You're invited to become a Friend of the Somerville Public Library
and help the library in serving the people of Somerville.
The Friends of the Somerville Public Library is a not-for-profit
organization that helps the library and its branches to provide
programs, services and materials not covered by the library's
normal operating budget.
We are asking for your ideas, your energy, and your support.
Help us to support your library by becoming a Friend of the
Library, by giving us a hand with the book sale, or by attending
library programs.
In return, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you
are doing something for your library and your community.
Here's How Friends Help the Library:
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Held twice a year, this event is one of the best sources
of support for the library. Friends who join at the
$50.00 or higher rate are welcome to attend the Book Sale
Preview. For more information, call the library.
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The Friends of the
Somerville Public Library will hold their Fall
Used Book Sale on Friday October 26th 12-4 PM, Saturday
October 27th 10-4 PM, and Sunday October 28th 1:30-3:30
PM.
The sale will be held at the Central Library located
at 79 Highland Avenue
(bus #88 or #90).
Supporting Members of the Friends (those with memberships
of $50 or more) are invited to attend a preview
evening on Thursday October 25th from 5-8pm.
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Friends support Library Programs and Services:
Museum Memberships
The Friends purchase a number of membership cards to museums
in the greater Boston area. Library patrons and their families
can visit museums at discount prices or free of charge.
Programming Support
In order to bring interesting authors, musicians, and artists
to the library, the Friends offer an honorarium. With this
financial support, the Library can offer a variety of children's,
young adult, and adult programs which range from puppet shows
to poetry readings.
Friends Meetings
The Friends Board meets at a time announced by the President,
in the Director's office at the Library. These meetings are
held to monitor the Friends’ budget, hear reports from
the Library Director, take action on Library funding requests,
and plan events such as the booksales and Annual Meeting.
Members are welcome to but are not required to attend these
meetings.
Membership Application:
Yes, I want to help my library by joining the Friends of
the Somerville Public Library. Join at the following levels:
| Individual |
$15 |
| Household |
$15 |
| Sustaining Member |
$50 |
| Sponsor |
$100 |
| Publisher |
$250 or more |
All members receive a quarterly newsletter mailed to their
homes. Those who join at the $50 rate or higher are
invited to the Friends' Book Sale Preview.
Send your name, address, and phone number to:
The Friends of the Somerville Public Library
79 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA. 02143
Checks should be made out to: The Friends of the Somerville
Public Library.
Please note if you are interested in volunteering at the library,
sorting books for the book sale, working at the annual book
sale, or in other areas.
Thank you for supporting your library.
If this page does not answer your questions about the Friends,
please email your question to friendssomervillepubliclibrary@gmail.com
