Welcome Friends of the Portland Library
The Friends of the Portland Library proudly support and promote the Portland Library by informing town residents of resources and services the Library provides; by securing materials and sponsoring special projects for the Library; and, by encouraging donations to enhance cultural and educational opportunities afforded to the residents of Portland through the Library.
Books for Babies
Attention Parents of newborns to age 18 months
As your child's first teacher in language and literacy development, the Friends want to support your efforts by offering free “Books for Babies” kits.
Each kit contains:
1. Baby board book
2. Baby’s first library card
3. How to guides:
- Babies Love Books
- Babies Need Words Every Day
- Ways to Create Happy Memories and Help Your Child Learn
4. Information on how to join the library's "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program
To receive your free kit, stop by the Portland Library Children's Department or the Portland Town Clerk's office.
You can also contact Marilyn at atwmsw@sbcglobal.net
FPL's Annual Fall Book Sale
Members Preview Friday Oct 18 3 - 7 pm
Saturday Oct 19 10am - 2pm
Sunday Oct 20 9am - noon
at the Portland Library
Friday Preview books are $10 per bag
Saturday 10 - 11:30 books are $10 per bag
Saturday 11:30 - 1 books & DVDs are $10 per bag
Sunday clearance all items are $3 per bag
($2 for FPL Members)
Current FPL Members receive a free FPL tote on
Members' Night. Non-Members may join at the door.
2025 Membership Drive in Progress
Please support the Portland Library by joining the FPL or renewing your membership.
Donate using Venmo
Reusable Library Bags
FPL has "I Love CT Libraries" reusable bags on sale for $1.00 each. Purchase a bag to show your support for Connecticut Libraries and reduce your use of plastic bags.
