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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

Songs Inspired by Books  Wednesday, October 16 | 7PM-8:30PM                                       If you've watched Gilmore Girls, you've heard of a troubadour. Now, come here this husband and wife team of traveling troubadours perform live!

Autumnal Music for Clarinet and Strings           Wednesday, October 30 | 7PM-8:30PM                                University of Delaware Associate Professor of Clarinet + Copeland String Quartet = an elegant autumnal night of listening for your ears.

Pegasus Trio             Saturday, November 9 | 2PM-3PM                                              A trio of violin, guitar and mandolin, and flute perform classics by the likes of Haydn and Cole Porter as well as original pieces and even TV themes!


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