Friends of the Portland Library

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

Romance Book Sale

"Love is in the air" at the Portland Library

during the month of February

Paperbacks 4 for $1.00

Hardcover $1.00 each

All romance books will be marked with a colored dot on the book spine.

Next Read & Recycle Collection

Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Portland Library - Mary Flood Room

FPL welcomes donations of gently-used books, DVDs,

CDs, puzzles and games.

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. See a sample at the front desk and purchase them from the library staff.

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.