The Friends of the Reading Public Library is a separate, non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to enhancing library services in the town of Reading. Each year we raise $30,000 to $40,000 to deliver these programs not otherwise funded.

Our mission is to:

  • provide enriching programming to support community interest;

  • supplement library funding received from the town;

  • support our talented library staff.

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We meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month,

September through June.

ABOUT THE FRIENDS

Who are the Friends?

 Our 2021-2022 Board:

President:  Eleanor Delaney

Vice President:  Leslie Haley

Treasurer: Rosie Martel-Foley

Asst. Treasurer: Denise Wyer

Secretary: Kara Schmitt

Donor Relations: Judy Coltman and Denise Wyer

Communications: Lynda Zarrow

Friends Book Sale Room: Liz Krugman

Members at large: Sheila Young, Desiree Zicko

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Your Friends Donation Supports​

  • Exam Cram

  • Paws to Read 

  • Winter Warmers

  • Children’s, Teen’s, Adult Summer Reading Programs

  • Book group nights, crafting, lifelong learning events

  • Friends Concert Series

  • Movie nights

  • Author visits

  • Vacation programs for children and teens

  • Happy Place


 

Passes Sponsored by the Friends:

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Museum of Fine Arts

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Discovery Museums

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