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:
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provide enriching programming to support community interest;
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supplement library funding received from the town;
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support our talented library staff.
We meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month from September through June.
ABOUT THE FRIENDS
Who are the Friends?
Our Board:
President: Eleanor Delaney
Vice President: Leslie Haley
Treasurer: Rosie Martel-Foley
Asst. Treasurer: Denise Wyer
Secretary: Jean Clark
Donor Relations: Judy Coltman and Denise Wyer
Communications: Lynda Zarrow
Second Chapter Book Sale Room: Liz Krugman
Members at large: Joanne Harney, Pat Kuecker,
Alissa Onigman, Kara Schmitt, Sheila Young, Desiree Zicko
Purchase an RPL Mug & Support the Friends*
*Fantastic mug only. Candy and cute puppy not included.
Your Friends Donation Supports
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Museum & discount passes
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Exam Cram
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Paws to Read
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Winter Warmers
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Children’s, Teen’s, Adult Summer Reading Programs
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Book group nights, crafting, lifelong learning events
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Friends Concert Series
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Movie nights
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Author visits
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Vacation programs for children and teens
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Happy Place
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Friends Book Sale Room, Second Chapter
Passes Sponsored by the Friends:
Boston Children's Museum
Museum of Fine Arts
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Discovery Museums
Institute of Contemporary Art
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Lowell Spinners
New England Aquarium
Zoo New England