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The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library is a membership-based organization with a mission “to promote public awareness of the library and to provide financial support for services beyond the town’s budget.” Founded in 1997, the Friends of the Library celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022 marking a history of dedicated support to the Wilmington Memorial Library. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Friends news.
In keeping with its mission, through the collection of membership fees and other fundraising initiatives, the Friends are able to provide supplemental funds for the Wilmington Memorial Library. The Friends are grateful for the financial support of hundreds of families and people like you which allows us to provide this funding..
If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the Friends, or to renew an existing membership online, visit our membership page for details.
In addition to collecting membership dues, the Friends raise funds in the following ways:
Book Store Next Door - Managed and operated by Friends volunteers, the Book Store Next Door sells gently used books at bargain prices in a small house “next door” to the library.
Gift Donation Form - This printable form is for donors who wish to donate to the Friends via check.
Online Donation – Donations are accepted via credit card at the donation link, below:
Facebook - Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information on other fundraising programs and events.
Don’t be left out! In the past, over 60 Wilmington households have participated each year and hundreds of shoppers found bargains at the annual Town Wide Yard Sale. This year’s sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library, and all proceeds from seller fees benefit the library.
Seller spots will be available to the first 60 participants. You can find printable applications here or visit the library to snag one. The seller fee is $20 and includes a yard sale sign, directional signs, and lots of publicity.
The application deadline is May 15, 2024.
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Friends of WML provide critical financial support to the library improvements and numerous programs including the following:
The Friends of the Library provide a Homebound Delivery services for any Wilmington resident who is temporarily or permanently unable to leave their home due to an illness disability. To request home delivery of library materials, please complete the Homebound Delivery Application.
Meets monthly (September – June)
You may contact the Friends of the Library via email WMLFriends@gmail.com or call the library at (978) 658-2967 for more information.
You can also follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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