Funds raised through the FRIENDS make free public programming for all ages possible.

Membership Categories

  • $5 – Students & Seniors
  • $20 or more – Individual
  • $35 or more – Family
  • $50 or more – Sponsor
  • $100 or more – Friend for life


Membership forms are available at the main library in downtown New Bedford and the branch libraries. Click on the online version (above), print the form, fill in your information, and send with your check payable to:

Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library
613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

If you’d like to donate online, please follow this link: https://donorbox.org/friends-of-the-new-bedford-free-public-library

Thank you for your support!