Friends of the Library

About the Friends
The Friends is a volunteer nonprofit organization with a simple mission: to promote public awareness of the library and to provide financial support for services and programs beyond the town’s budget. The library depends on the Friends’ financial support for library events, technology, furniture, and staff training. Visit our Facebook page for the latest Friends' news.

Join the Friends
Join the Friends to help make a good library a great library! Annual dues start at $5. All revenue from annual membership directly supports the library. Click here to join or pick up an application in the library or at the Book Store Next Door. 

Volunteer
Interested in helping the Friends? We need volunteers to: staff the Book Store Next Door, help with fundraising, and serve on the Executive Board. Apply online or pick up a volunteer application at the library or Book Store Next Door.

Book Store Next Door
The Book Store Next Door is a non-profit book store operated by Friends and volunteers. All proceeds benefit the Wilmington Memorial Library.
Hours, Prices, and Directions

Friends Executive Board
The Friends is governed by an elected executive board. The board meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, September-June, at 7 pm at the library. The meetings are open to all interested in attending.
Executive Board members

Contact Us
Questions about the Friends? Contact us!

Annual Appeal
Donate to the annual appeal and support Lego Mindstorm kits for kids & teens and a graphic design computer for the library (details).  

Friends of the Library Blog

  • Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 3:03pm

    The Friends of the Library have put together a Red Sox Gift Basket full of a variety of items for Red Sox fans including two tickets to for the Red Sox versus Detroit Tigers game on July 31st at 7 pm. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and can be purchased at the main service desk.  The drawing will be held on July 2.

  • Posted on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 1:01pm

    There will be lots of great bargains during the month of April when the Friends of the Library Book Store Next Door celebrates its 5th anniversary.   Starting April 4, and continuing until the end of the month, you can buy a non-fiction book and get one free. Starting April 11, all non-fiction and children’s books will be buy one and get one free. Starting April 25, everything in the Book Store Next Door is on sale-buy one, get one free! Everyone who stops by the store on Saturday, April 28 will get a special treat while they last. The Book Store Next Door is open on Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

  • Posted on Monday, April 2, 2012 - 1:01pm

    Annette Mattaliano was the winner of the Friends of the Library Girl Scout Cookie Gift Basket.  This gift basket raised over $900 which will help fund many of the events offered by the Wilmington Memorial Library.  Thanks to everyone who bought a raffle ticket.

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Wilmington Memorial Library
175 Middlesex Ave.
Wilmington, MA 01887

Main Phone: (978) 658-2967
Youth Services: (978) 694-2098

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Sat 9am-5pm (closed Saturdays during summer)

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