Decades of service
In 1966 a small group of local citizens banded together to form the Friends of the Guilford Free Library. Today, more than 600 members comprise our volunteer organization, whose mission is to support the Guilford Free Library in its effort to provide unparalleled literary, educational, technological, community and cultural services.
The funds that we raise, through our annual membership drive and the sale of used books, are donated in support of the library.
The dedication of the Friends allows the Guilford Free Library to offer services otherwise beyond its municipal funding, and helps assure our Library’s continuing excellence.
Be a Friend
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Join the Friends
Become a member of the Friends of the Guilford Free Library by making a membership donation.
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Volunteer with the Friends
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization and our mission. Would you like to help?
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Shop the Friends
Shop the Friends Amazon and ebay storefronts for online book purchases.
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Donate your books
Donate your books to the Friends for resale in support of the library.
Friends at a glance
Officers
- President: Lynne Cote
- Vice-President: Chris Bekasi
- Secretary: Lorrie Young
- Treasurer: Marcy Crimmins
- Assistant Treasurer: Judy Haggerty
Meetings
Second Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm in the Library Meeting Room.
Volunteering
Sorting: Volunteers sort donated books for our three annual sales, our major fundraising activities.
Scanning: Volunteers scan books for online sales, an increasingly significant source of income.
Staffing book sales: Dozens of volunteers help set up, stock sales tables, serve as cashiers and assist customers.
Baking: Volunteers provide the home-baked goods that give the Fall Sale, our largest sale, an old-fashioned, small-town touch.
Supporting special projects: Volunteers assist with book groups, chess clubs, coding sessions and other programs.