Friends of the Townsend Public Library

Friends of the Townsend Public Library was established "to promote knowledge, stimulate interest and encourage participation in the functions, services and needs of the library."

History

The Friends of the Townsend Public Library, through volunteer help and fund-raising efforts, has been able to support the improvement and expansion of library resources and services since 1967. 

Membership

Your support is important to our success.  With your membership, the Friends of the Library can continue to introduce and sustain programs for the community.  

Your dues provide:

  • Museum Passes
  • SAT courses
  • Creative Writing Courses
  • Children's and Adult Programs
  • Summer Reading Programs
  • And so much more!

If you are interested in becoming a Friend, please pick up a form at the circulation desk or on the Friends of the Library Book Sale wall at the library.

Continuous Book Sale

We have books for sale year round in hallway next to Cafe.  Hardcover books are $1, soft cover books are $.50, videos/audio books are $1, children’s hardcover books are $.50 and children’s paperbacks are $.25.  We are always adding new items to the shelves so check back often.  All proceeds go to the Friends of the Townsend Public Library.
 

Spring and Fall Book Sales

We have spring and fall book sales our next book sale is May 11 & 12, 2012

Fundraising Events

  • Vendor Fair
  • Poinsettia Sale
  • Plant Sale
  • Toy Sale

Volunteering

If you are interested in volunteering at the library or assisting with programs please pick up a volunteer application form at the library. 

Meetings

Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, Feburary 15th, 2012.  We meet in the Trustee Conference Room from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Contact the 'Friends' at friendsofthetownsendlibrary@gmail.com

All are welcome!