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Friends of the Library
The library needs more than books. It needs Friends.
Friends of the Newburgh Free Library are a volunteer group of people who believe in the importance of books, cultural activities, and libraries for people of all ages.
GOALS
- To increase community awareness and use of the Newburgh Free Library;
- To raise money for gifts for the Library;
- To sponsor programs to add to the cultural life of the community;
- To create public support for the Library
ACTIVITIES
REGULAR MEETINGS – The Friends of the Newburgh Free Library meet the last Wednesday of every month at the library.
ART SHOW – April 2 – 27, 2012. The Friends supports a non-juried Community Art Show hosted by the Newburgh Free Library and open to all artists in the area. Artists compete for awards in several categories including Best of Show. Entries accepted March 26 – 30. Reception: Sun., April 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up an entry form at the library or click here.
BOOK TALK CAFE – Sat., Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate “February is Library Lovers’ Month” by joining us for a casual and fun afternoon of book talks and delectable desserts. Librarians will highlight a few favorite books and offer suggestions on what to read next. Come prepared to share your ideas on your top book picks too! Registration is suggested. Register online, or call 845-563-3613. Sponsored by the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library.
AUTHOR RECEPTION - Sun., March 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Friends will host an Author Reception for local area novelists, poets, historians, illustrators, and publishers. Special guests speakers discuss their work and books are available for sale and signing. If you wish to participate in the author’s reception as a novelist, etc., please email us at nflprogram@rcls.org.
BOOK SALE – Held each year on a Sunday in June, the Friends’ Book Sale draws hundreds of bibliophiles from all over. Thousands of gently-used books are offered at great prices. The Friends also sponsor a fall book sale and an ongoing sale of books and tote bags inside the Library.
BOOK DONATIONS – The Friends accept donations of good used books and DVDs. No outdated, smelly or damaged materials are accepted, including encyclopedias, textbooks, condensed books or videos. Drop books off at the library. For large donations of over 5 boxes, call 845-563-3605.
PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS – Funds raised by the Friends are used to help support library activities such as cultural events and the Summer Reading Program, and for materials such as DVDs, books on CD and new titles. An annual Regina Angelo Scholarship is given to a Newburgh Free Academy student who has been actively involved in community service.
You may download our membership form.
For information about the Friends, call 845-563-3619 or email plewis@rcls.org.