ABOUT THE FRIENDS
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.
Who are the Friends?
Our Board:
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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Enriching and fun programs such as 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
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