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Children's Activity Table In the Works for the New Library!


Thank you to our Do More 24 Delaware donors! We raised $2,400 toward purchase of an activity table for the children's area in our new library.

Sign up for our Annual Brunch Meeting for another chance to support the capital campaign while

  • Hearing about our new Bösendorfer concert grand piano 
  • Being entertained by Newark comedian Kris Yonko
  • Dining finely on Caffe Gelato fare
Tickets are $25 for members and $40 for non-members. You can register here 


Our Spring Newsletter is Here

Read all about

  • A grand gift to our capital campaign
  • Progress on the new building - from Library Manager Pam Stevens
  • Board openings, adopting Library Ave, spring brunch, library history night and more Friends activities
For all our news, click here

Music to Our Ears

Our Concert Series for Winter and Spring 2026 is set! See the graphic above for details and visit the library calendar to register for these free performances:  
Library Calendar

Volunteer to Greet Concertgoers and Tidy Up


FRIENDS 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:

  • Continuous financial and personnel support for the FNFL Capital campaign in support of the new library, securing state and county funding, and $250,000 in waived building permit fees from the City of Newark!

  • Contributed monetary support for cultural and music programs many people would otherwise not have access to including the Copeland String Quartet, which consists of members of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, the all-female Coda Brass Quintet, Brazilian Jazz Duo Minas, piano and violin concerts, the First State Ringers, and the Deltones.

  • Supported children/adult drama programs including Pillow Plays by the Wilmington Drama League and Delaware Shakespeare’s first performance at the library

  • Funded entertainment for the library's 50th Anniversary Celebration

  • Participated in Newark Community Days and the City of Newark Halloween Parade, distributing over 1000 free children/adult books.

  • In 2024-25, the Friends contributed nearly $38,000 in support of the Newark Library programs and endeavors.







Support the Friends

Give to the capital campaign

March 28 Concert: Abe Ovadia Jazz Trio 
Saturday, Mar. 28, 2:00 PM Chapel Street Players Theater, 643 Creek View Rd
Stretch your ears with jazz by these acclaimed NYC musicians.
Listen to a preview here
Register here

Welcome New Members
Monday, Apr. 2, 6:00 PM 
at the Newark Senior Center
Enjoy refreshments with Friends new and old. And stick around for our board meeting immediately after and be in the room where it happens!

Next Board Meeting
Monday, Apr. 2, 7:00 PM 
at the Newark Senior Center
Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. 

Visit with Carole Lindstrom, author of Caldecott Award Winner We Are Water Protectors
Saturday, April 11, Newark Senior Center 
Stay tuned for details

Annual Brunch Meeting
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 Newark Senior Center 
For more information and to register, click here



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