General Information

The Friends of the New Britain Public Library (NBPL) was formed over four decades ago to advocate and fundraise for the library. Among the group’s main activities are its two semi-annual book sales which have become hugely popular, drawing booklovers from across the region.

The Friends also manage the Everyday Book Sale, located near the entrance to the Periodicals Room in the Main Library, which is open during library hours. Smaller fundraisers are also held at various times during the year. All proceeds directly benefit the library.

Visit our website for more information.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE IMPORTANT REFERENCE BOOKS

Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The scheduled meeting dates for 2023-2024 are as follows:

2023

September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19

2024

January 16
February 20
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18 (Annual Meeting)

We are 100-per cent volunteer-driven and looking for community members and supporters to join us. New members and new ideas are particularly welcome. If you’re interested, please fill out our membership form , or contact us via e-mail at: nbplfriends@nbpl.info.

2023-2024 Executive Board

President: Open
Vice-President: Wendy Whicher
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Jeannette Varkal