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
It’s never too early for children to learn the joy of books! The Friends want to give every new Portland baby a free “Books for Babies” kit. Each kit contains:
Touch and Feel Board Book
Baby’s First Library Card
Books for Babies brochure with Reading Tips
Raising a Reader, Raising a Writer brochure
Babies Love Books: a Guide for Grown-ups brochure
Bookmark with Reading Tips
To receive a free “Books for Babies” kit, please contact Marilyn at atwmsw@sbcglobal.net
FPL's Annual Meeting & Executive Board Officer Elections
Monday, June 1, 7:00 pm
Portland Library - Mary Flood Room
All FPL members are welcome to attend.
Second Hand Prose Book Shop
The FPL Book Shop will be closed during the Library building renovations. Watch for renovation updates in the Rivereast and on the Library's website
www.portlandlibraryct.org
Next Read & Recycle Collection
Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Portland Library - Mary Flood Room
FPL welcomes donations of gently-used books, DVDs,
2020 Membership Drive in Progress
Please support the Portland Library by joining the FPL or renewing your membership.
FPL's Annual Fall Book Sale
October 16 - 18, 2020
Thank you to the many volunteers and book sale patrons who helped make last year's sale such a success.