The Friends of the Needham Free Public Library is a nonprofit group organized in 1973 for the purpose of advancing the goals and enriching the resources of the Library. The Friends' support for the Library includes supplementing the Town's budget for the purchase of materials, museum passes, and the funding and planning for various programs for enrichment throughout the year. Fundraising consists primarily of a large fundraising book sale in October and two smaller sales in winter and spring. Membership dues support these activities. Newsletters and flyers are mailed to members with information about the library and planned events.
New members are always welcome.
Membership applications are available at the main desk or electronically here . It is issued four times a year. Copies are available at the Library and mailed to members. Editor, Sandra Jaszek. The Library is governed by an elected board of trustees consisting of 7 members.