Friends of the Library

The first organizational meeting of the Friends of the Middletown Public Library was held on January 28, 1980. The purpose of the Friends is to maintain an association of persons interested in literature and libraries; to focus attention on library service, facilities and need; to promote projects of the library; and to stimulate gifts of desirable collections, endowments and bequests; and to foster community support for the library.

The Friends of the Middletown Public Library was determined exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 1984. The Friends have sponsored numerous fund raising activities for the library, including the creation and management of a used book store, and they have generously contributed their time and resources towards the betterment of Library services.

The Friends' membership includes over 200 families, individuals, and businesses that support Library Services and the cultural enrichment of Middletown. The Friends' Board meets monthly at the Library. The General Membership has the opportunity to meet at the Annual Dinner, through the bookstore, and other social and fund raising activities. The Friends' Board meetings are held in the Library Meeting Room at 2:30PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The Bylaws of the Friends are available by clicking here to view the Bylaws in Adobe PDF format

If you are interested in becoming a "Friend" please complete the membership form: Click here to view the Membership Form

Donate the price of an item as a gift or a memorial.  The item will be identified with a bookplate naming you as a donor.  Click here to learn more about our adopt a book campaign.

Friends Board Members