Friends of RFL
Next Event:
Annual Book Sale The Friends of Richmond Free Library will hold this year’s book sale on Friday, December 6 from 5:30-8:30 pm and Saturday, December 7 from 9 am - 3 pm. The bag sale will start at 2 pm on Saturday - all you can fit in a bag for one set price.
Accepting Donations In anticipation of the Friends sale, the library will accept donations from October 28-November 22, the Friday before Thanksgiving.
Donations are accepted during the following hours:
Wednesdays: 2-8pm
Fridays: 1-5pm
Saturdays: 10am-2pm
Please bring up to two boxes at a time for the Friends to review. Materials must be in good and clean condition. We will return to you items we can’t use.
The Friends of Richmond Free Library are a group of volunteers whose purpose is to:
- Encourage community support of the library and staff;
- Raise money to underwrite special purchases for the library as well as the summer reading program and its workshops, art classes, and special programs.
The Friends of RFL meet twice a year and always welcome new members! Volunteers are welcome and needed. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Help with the annual book sale .
- Staff an information table at the different venues.
Below are guidelines for donated materials: Donations are accepted until November 22, 2024
ACCEPT (in good condition):
- Hardcover with dustjackets
- Softcover books
- CD
- DVD
- Audio books on CD
DO NOT ACCEPT:
- Magazines
- Reference or travel books over five years old
- Puzzles
- Games
- Condensed books (Reader’s Digest)
- VHS or cassette tapes
- Computer software
- Textbooks, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias
- Sheet music
- Maps
OR: Any dirty or damaged materials, e.g. spotted pages or edges, torn dustjackets, loose bindings, yellow or brittle pages, marked-up books
Goodwill does accept 1 box of books at a time.
We are open to new ideas to support our dynamic community resource and welcome ideas for other fundraising events.
Please consider making a monetary donation. Financial donations underwrite the summer reading program, which includes arts and crafts sessions, and special programs and performers. The Friends have also purchased items that are beyond the library’s normal operating budget, such as a DVD/CD repair machine and laptop.
Send tax-deductible donations to:
Friends of RFL
c/o Richmond Free Library
P.O. Box 997
Richmond, VT 05477
Contacts:
President: Mary Keller-Butler (mkellerbutler@gmail.com; 434-3619)
Vice President: Gwen Landis
Secretary: Gretchen Paulsen
Treasurer: Martha Laing
Thank you for your support!