Join The Friends of the Pittsfield Public Library

The Friends of the Library is a membership organization that supports the library through member dues and volunteer activities.

Who are the Friends?

They are people who care about libraries.
People who provide support in many ways.
Individuals who are interested in promoting the Pittsfield Public Library by improving library services, resources, and promoting the library's role in the community.

What do Friends do?

Stimulate public support for the library and promote awareness and use of the resources available.
Assist in maintaining, improving and enlarging the resources and services of the library.
Raise funds to support programs and grant gifts to the library.
Advocate for the present and future needs of the library.

Events

The Friends help sponsor author and lecture programs, and host a book sale and the library open house. If you enjoy these events and activities, please consider joining the Friends.

Funds raised are used to:

Sponsor computer equipment for public use.
Supplement funding for Library projects and materials.
Sponsor programs for adults & children.

Membership

A membership form is available at the library.
Member - $10
Patron - $25
Benefactor - $50
Business Sponsor - $100

Book Donation Information

When considering a book donation to the annual sale please remember the following guidelines:

We do not accept encyclopedia sets, magazines, condensed readers, textbooks, and older reference books. Donated books should not be older than ten years.

Please check the condition of the books you are donating - we cannot accept dirty, musty or damaged books.

Books can be dropped off at Pittsfield Public Library during regular library hours from March through October. If you are unable to drop your books off, please contact the library at 487-5880.