The Friends of the Norton Public Library are a non-profit organization designed to stimulate community interest in library services and to support the library in providing these services. Through a program of volunteer, promotional, and fundraising activities, the Friends help acquire important materials and equipment beyond the limit of the library’s regular operating budget. They also aim to inform the community of the library’s resources, services, and needs.
Friends’ Meetings are held in the Community Room at the library at 3:00pm on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. Please check the calendar of events. Everyone is invited to join the Friends!
Be a Friend
The Friends of the NPL are looking to increase their membership. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm and usually last about an hour. Can’t make the meetings? Do you have a few hours to spare each month? There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Book sales, plant sale, flea market and bake sale are just some of the fundraisers in need of volunteers. Membership forms may be found at the library or online.
Goals of the Friends
Officers
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President |
Joanne Hadley |
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Recording Secretary |
Beth Kennedy |
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Treasurer |
Patricia Ruggiero |
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Membership Coordinator |
Mary Kimball |
Fundraisers
Book Bags for Sale
Show your support for the Friends of the Library with a Book Bag.
Book Donation Guidelines
Thank you for thinking of the Norton Public Library.
All donated materials will be reviewed for inclusion in the library’s collection in accordance with the Collection Development Policy. Materials that are not added to the collection may be given to the Friends of the Norton Public Library for their Book Sale or Book Nook.
The Friends accept donations at all times except one month prior to and one month after book sales. This allows time to prepare for and reorganize following sales.
Donation Requirements
- Donations must be made in person.
- Items may not be left outside the building or placed in the book drop.
- Donations are accepted only if space permits and materials meet the guidelines.
- Donors must bring items inside and deliver them to the front desk.
Please do not leave items outside the door or in the book drop.
We Accept
- Hardcover and paperback books (all ages)
- DVDs
- CDs
- Video games
We Do Not Accept
- Items in poor condition
- Magazines
- Textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
- Time-Life books
- Advanced readers’ copies or uncorrected proofs
- Board games or plush toys
- Videocassettes
- Audiocassettes
All items must be in good condition — clean, dry, and free of mold, odors, dust, rodent droppings, insects, and spiders.
The library appreciates your thoughtfulness. Thank you!
