Newburyport, Friends of the Library

What We Do

Welcome to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library! Our goal is to foster community awareness of the Library and to provide supplemental funding for selected Library materials, programs and activities.

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Kids Programs

Charitable gifts fund Library programs, bolster acquisitions, enrich the Archival Center, provide access to children's programs, museum passes, extras the whole community enjoys.

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Honor a Loved One in a Book

Did you know your donation could honor a loved one? Learn more about this unique gift.

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Join the Friends!

Your membership dollars support vital programs of our active Library community, including public events, museum passes, classes, and more.

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About the Friends

Founded in 1939 - The Friends are community members and volunteers focused on providing support to the Newburyport Public Library.

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We Welcome Donations of All Kinds! Donations of time, money, experience, energy, and ideas – no matter your schedule – are greatly appreciated! Whether you want to help with a single book sale or become a dedicated supporter, there is

Join or Renew Your FOL 2027 Membership Now! A great library brings people together, and the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) is proud to help make our library an even better resource for everyone. Thanks to the

The 50th Great Old Book Sale – Thank You!

Thanks to our wonderful community of volunteers, book donors, and book buyers, we are thrilled to share that we raised $12,130 at the October sale! These funds directly support the Newburyport Public Library by helping to purchase books, media, and