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 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

 

  • Museum & discount passes

  • 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

  • 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

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