Welcome to the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library.  For 40 years the Friends of the Library, a voluntary organization of community members, has dedicated itself to supporting and enriching the New Bedford Free Public Library.  The Friends support library programs, contribute funds for special programs and special purposes, volunteer to do projects, promote community awareness and advocate for robust funding of our library.

We are book lovers, information seekers, readers, listeners, music and movie buffs.  We are young and old, with varying interests and backgrounds.  We all treasure ideas and value all of the public libraries as a vital community resource.  We all believe that the New Bedford Free Public Library is an excellent library, ready to serve the whole community.  

Lastly, we hope that our library and this web site will bring you the much-needed connection to your library's treasures and resources.  We ask that you consider supporting your library with membership or donation.  Thank you.

Jill Horton-Simms,
President
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To register for our upcoming events click here
 The Civil War New Bedford and
Author Series 2012
The Friends of the Library and The New Bedford Historical Society are bringing a new Civil War author series to New Bedford starting in February.  For the complete schedule please click here.
ART IN WORDS
Art In Words is a free program for 13-15 year olds held at the New Bedford Free Public Library beginning in April 2012.

If you would like an outline, application and curriculum please click each link below.
Application
Curriculum
Outline

For questions please contact us at (508) 951-1114.  Participants will be selected by lottery as the class is limited to 15 for this pilot program.  Thank you!