The Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on a variety of funding from the community to keep it alive and thriving. This support enables us to preserve and share our world-class permanent art and geneology collections as well as develop special programs for teens, taking the Bookmobile to inner-city children, host visiting authors, and many other activities for the community.
There are many ways to give to the Friends, all offering you a vast array of benefits and privileges. As we continue to bring you the most exciting treasures from the Art Room, Geneology, Archives and Special Collections, your support is more important than ever. We thank our members and donors for their generosity and enthusiasm.