Fundraising for Programming

We are a fundraising organization working to aide our local libraries in their programs, art, and more.

Programs Supported by the Friends of the Library in 2024:

  • Colorful Clay Tile Workshop
  • Magic and Illusion Workshop
  • Fossil Discoveries with Easton Children’s Museum
  • Gollywobbles Circus Show

Little Free Libraries

Since 2014, the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Libraries, have operated and maintained four Little Free Libraries.

The Friends monitor these locations and supply books if supplies run low — but all are encouraged to take books that appeal to them and leave books they think others will enjoy. These are and can be geared to people of all ages!

We are in the processes of closing the Little Free Libraries at Brock St., Station 11, and Ashley Blvd., Station 9. These locations are being decommissioned and disassembled due to damage to the structures, and the books have been moved into our remaining Little Libraries at 700 Cottage Street, Fire Station 7 and 1599 Acushnet Ave., Fire Station 8, which will continue to operate.

The Little Free Library organization is an international one. To learn more about this enterprise, visit their website:

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Happy reading!