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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

Thanks for visiting our booth on Community Day Sept. 15!  We gave away more than 1,000 books and spread the word with renderings of the new library

UPCOMING EVENTS

Author Visit: Liz DeJesús  Saturday, October 12 | 11AM-noon                                         Join us for a special storytime celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with local author Liz DeJesus! Attendees will receive one free copy of the book.

Delaware Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale             Saturday, October 12 | 2PM-4PM                                  Leontes and Hermione are living a fairytale life until a wave of unfounded jealousy tears apart their marriage and treasured friendships. Sixteen years later, can the love of their exiled daughter Perdita heal the damage her father brought upon their community?

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