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Mission Statement:

The Friends of the Newark Free Library is a non-profit organization that provides volunteer and financial support to the Newark Free Library to enhance its ability to serve our community.

Our accomplishments:

  • Contributing over $5,000 annually for music and cultural programs, including high-quality performances that many people would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend.
  • Securing grants for the Reading House in the Children’s Room and to launch the Library of Things
  • During COVID, donating $10,000 for the purchase of e-books
  • Purchasing equipment and technology such as an educational computer for the Children’s Room; Zoom licensing and equipment used during the pandemic; and a video camera and editing software for staff to use to create promotional and instructional videos.
  • Distributing 2,000 gently used children’s books to local child care centers
  • Contributing funds for children’s and teen programs and summer reading incentives annually










Recent News

More than 1,000 people turned out for the library's 50th birthday! Thank you volunteers and guests for a memorable + enjoyable day!

Read the Newark Post story here

UPCOMING EVENTS

First State Ringers Holiday Performance     Saturday/Sunday, December 7/8 | 1PM-2PM                                  Join the First State Ringers for a festive afternoon concert of holiday classics!

The Holidays with Coda Brass!                Saturday, December 21 | 2PM-3PM                        Join this all-women brass quintet to ring in the holidays with festive tunes!

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