Tiny Timber Tree Lighting
Join us at the Town Hall for our annual tree lighting celebration! Afterwards, head over to the Library to enjoy cocoa, cookies, and holiday cheer. Volunteers are welcome to help serve refreshments—sign up and be part of the fun!
Friends Spring General Meeting
Come be part of the conversation!
Our regular general meeting is a chance to
connect, share ideas, and work together for the good of
the New Gloucester Public Library and our community.
📍 In-person at the Library
Meeting time: 1:00 PM -2:00 PM
💻 Or join us via Zoom (email us for the link)
New faces are always welcome—sign up as a member right at the meeting and join the Friends family!
National Friends of the Library Week
October 18–24, 2026 is Friends of the Library Week!
It’s time to celebrate!
The Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library are gathering for our
Fall General Meeting & Friends Celebration
to recognize all the fun and hard work our Friends have put in throughout the year.
From beautifying the library grounds, to fundraising for library resources, advocating for the library, and supporting our two annual book sales, the Friends are involved in it all!
Join us on October 18 at 1 PM at the New Gloucester Public Library
for our Fall General Meeting, desserts & beverages, and a chance to celebrate
all that we’ve accomplished together.
Interested in becoming a Friend? We can sign you up at the meeting, or you can visit our Membership Page.
Friends, future Friends, and Friends-curious are all welcome!
We’d love to see you there!
October Book & Bake Sale
Join us in the Library Meeting Room, 11-3 PM
Browse a fresh selection of books—just in time for fall reading or early holiday shopping! There’s something for everyone on your list, including you!
Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library can browse and shop
one hour before the general public, from 11 am - noon.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Sorting Sunday— LAST DAY for Donations!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Fundraising Event
Dine out (or take out!) and give back right here in New Gloucester. A portion of all sales at Brickyard Hollow that evening will benefit the Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library, with great food and friendly faces all night long.
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Summer Book and Bake Sale
Mark your calendars and note THE NEW LOCATION!!
It's almost time for the highly anticipated Book and Bake Sale, hosted by the
Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library.
Join us on Sunday, June 7, from noon to 3 p.m., at the
New Gloucester PUBLIC LIBRARY, 379 Intervale Road.
Friends of the Library are invited to a special preview sale at 11 A.M. Come get a chance to browse a great selection of books before the public sale.
Not a Friend yet? Join that morning. To learn more, visit our membership page. Friends support the library in many ways and there are lots of opportunities (big and not-so-big) to help, meet people, and have fun.
Come to the book sale early for the best selection. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support.
Annual Friends Meeting
Our annual meeting, which includes voting on leadership and reviewing the annual report, as well as general updates. In-person at the library and via Zoom. Please email us if you’d like to attend and need a Zoom link. You can sign-up to be a member at this meeting!
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Garden Books & Cookbooks Pop-Up Book Sale
🍲 From kitchen to garden—discover your next favorite book (or plant!).
Join us in the Library Meeting Room, 11-1 PM
Browse a fresh selection of gardening books, cookbooks, and even a few houseplants to take home. 🌱📚
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
General Meeting NEW DATE & TIME!!
Come be part of the conversation!
Our regular general meeting is a chance to
connect, share ideas, and work together for the good of
the New Gloucester Public Library and our community.
📍 In-person at the Library
Meeting time: 1:00 PM -2:00 PM
💻 Or join us via Zoom (email us for the link)
New faces are always welcome—sign up as a member right at the meeting and join the Friends family!
Book Sorting Sunday— Donations Begin!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales!
If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers,
this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Great!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Tiny Timber Tree Lighting
Join us at the Town Hall for our annual Tree Lighting Celebration!
After the lights go on, head over to the New Gloucester Public Library
for cocoa, cookies, and holiday cheer.
Want to spread even more joy?
Volunteers are welcome to help serve refreshments.
Contact us and be part of the fun!
Fall Book and Bake Sale
Mark your calendars!!
It's almost time for the highly anticipated Book and Bake Sale, hosted by the
Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library.
Join us on Sunday, September 14th, from noon to 3 p.m.,
at the New Gloucester Community Building, 379 Intervale Road.
Friends of the Library are invited to a special preview sale at 11 A.M.
Come get a chance to browse a great selection of books before the public sale.
Not a Friend yet? Join that morning. To learn more, visit our membership page.
Friends support the library in many ways and there are lots of opportunities
(big and not-so-big) to help, meet people, and have fun.
Come to the book sale early for the best selection.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support.
Book Sorting Sunday—Last Day for Book Donations Until 2026!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Book Sorting Sunday—Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
General Meeting
Join us for our annual summer meeting - a time for Friends to gather together, eat great food, and hear about what Friends have been up to. We’ll also be setting some time aside to socialize with our Friends and get to know each other better.
Light fare will be provided starting at 5. We’ll kick off the meeting at 5:30.
As always, questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcomed.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Sorting Sunday—Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Annual Friends Meeting
Our annual meeting, which includes voting on leadership and reviewing the annual report, as well as general updates. In-person at the library and via Zoom. Please email us if you’d like to attend and need a Zoom link. You can sign-up to be a member at this meeting!
Book Sorting Sunday—Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Book Sorting Sunday—Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
General Friends Meeting
Join us for our regular general meeting—a chance to catch up on updates, share ideas, and connect with others. Attend in person at the library or via Zoom. If you’d like to join remotely, please email us for the Zoom link. Not a member yet? You can sign up at this meeting!
Children's Pop-Up Book Sale
Join us in the Library Meeting room from noon-2 where we will have Children’s books, games and puzzles on sale. Stock up on your Spring Break activities!
Book Sorting Sunday—Donations Accepted!
Join the fun with Friends as we stack, sift, and sort books for our upcoming book sales! If you love handling books and enjoy connecting with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect day for you!
Have books you want to donate? Today’s the day!
What We’re Looking For:
· Children’s books
· Adult fiction and non-fiction
Donation Guidelines:
· Please limit donations to two cartons or four grocery-sized bags
· Containers will not be returned
· Library staff are unable to assist with unloading donations
· All materials should be clean and free of odors, mold, and mildew
Items we cannot accept:
· Reader's Digest Condensed books
· Encyclopedias
· Textbooks
· Magazines
· VHS tapes, DVDs, or CDs.
Tiny Timber Tree Lighting
Join us at the Town Hall for our annual tree lighting celebration! Afterwards, head over to the Library to enjoy cocoa, cookies, and holiday cheer. Volunteers are welcome to help serve refreshments—sign up and be part of the fun!
General Friends Meeting
Our regular, general meeting for updates, brainstorms, and friendly connection. In-person at the library and via Zoom. Please email us if you’d like to attend and need a Zoom link. You can sign-up to be a member at this meeting!
Book & Bake Sale
Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library Presents: Fall Book and Bake Sale
Date: Sunday, September 22nd Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Preview Sale for Friends: 11:00 AM - Noon) Location: New Gloucester Community Building, 381 Intervale Road (behind the library)
Bookworms and bakers, rejoice! Our annual Fall Book and Bake Sale is back, and it's bigger than ever. Dive into a treasure trove of gently used books and indulge in delicious homemade treats.
Don't miss the exclusive preview sale for Friends of the Library! Join us from 11 AM to Noon and get first dibs on the best books. Not a Friend yet? Join in person that morning and enjoy the preview sale.
So, mark your calendars and come early for the best selection! Your support helps us continue providing valuable resources and programs to our community.
We can't wait to see you there!
Brainstorming Social
Join us for our annual summer brainstorm - a time for Friends to gather together, eat great food, and come up with ideas for next year’s projects, activities, and other ways to support our library.
Food will be provided starting at 5. We’ll kick off the brainstorming session at 5:30.
As always, questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcomed.
We look forward to seeing you there!