Every year we host events to engage members and the community at large, as well as, help in our fundraising efforts. Follow us on Facebook (Friends of the APL) and Instagram (amesburylibraryfriends) for exciting 2024 happenings.
To name just a few… January’s Flatbread Fundraiser, February’s 1/2 Priced Kids’ Books during school vacation, and our First Annual Puzzle + Game Swap in March 23rd including a raffle basket worth $250!
Books & Brews Mother's Day Used Book Sale (Copy)
Join us at BareWolf Brewing on Saturday May 13th and Sunday May 14th for a Mother’s Day book sale to support the Amesbury Public Library. We’ll be on site from 12pm - 6pm on Saturday and 12pm - 4pm on Sunday selling books, sipping brews, enjoying some incredible donuts from Lowes Donuts (they’ll be on site, too!) and having a great time together.
See you there!
Books & Brews Mother's Day Used Book Sale
Join us at BareWolf Brewing on Saturday May 13th and Sunday May 14th for a Mother’s Day book sale to support the Amesbury Public Library. We’ll be on site from 12pm - 6pm on Saturday and 12pm - 4pm on Sunday selling books, sipping brews, enjoying some incredible donuts from Lowes Donuts (they’ll be on site, too!) and having a great time together.
See you there!
Bingo! at Bean & Cone
Come out to Bean & Cone for a few fun games of Bingo and support the Friends of the Amesbury Library - see you there 🙂
Book Donation Days at the Library
We're excited to announce that we're taking book donations again! From today through April 28th, we'll be collecting gently used books for an upcoming pop-up book sale. If you're spring cleaning or have been keeping books aside for us (thank you!), please bring them by the Amesbury Public Library.
Have a LOT of used books? Email us at amesburylibraryfriends@gmail.com to set up a special drop off day/time.
And keep an eye out for details on our upcoming sale.
Flatbread Fundraiser & Annual Meeting
We hope to see you at the Amesbury Flatbread Company on Tuesday October 11th between 5pm and 9pm. A portion of all pizza sold (dine in OR take out) will go to the Amesbury Public Library. Win win!
We'll also be hosting our annual meeting on site at Flatbread where we'll provide information to the community about what we've been up to. PLUS we'll do a 50/50 raffle. Hope to see you there!
The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library is a registered 501(c)(3) organization in Massachusetts. Donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.
ACM Family Day in the Millyard
The Friends will be on site for a fun day in the Millyard and in the Industrial History Center. We'll have notebooks, markers, and stickers available so that kids of all ages can make something fun.
Free and open to the public.
Spring Pop-Up Book Sale
Join us for a week-long pop-up book sale on the lower level of the Amesbury Public Library during regular library hours.
We'll have a collection of new & noteworthy fiction, gardening, cooking, gift books, and children's titles. Perfect for moms, dads, and grads. Cash and credit cards accepted.
You can also meet some of the Friends, enjoy a coffee and donut (on us!), and learn more about how you can get involved.
All proceeds directly support the Amesbury Public Library.
2021 Cookie Walk Raffle
The Cookie Walk has been our largest annual fundraiser for many years. As in 2020, we will be holding a virtual raffle this year, with 3 fantastic themed baskets full of local goods, books, gift cards, and professionally baked cookies!
As always, all funds raised went directly to the Friends of the Library to support ongoing programming and services for children, teens and adults.
Tickets are $10 each. Sales close at midnight on Wednesday, December 22nd. Be sure to watch the raffle, live on Facebook at 10am on Thursday, December 23rd!
Books, Beer, and Booos - 30th Anniversary Party & Annual Meeting
It's our 30th anniversary! We hope you'll join us to celebrate 30 years of proudly supporting the Amesbury Public Library.
Book Donation Event
We're taking book donations on Saturday, October 23rd from 9:30am - Noon at the Amesbury Public Library.
Books must be in good condition - no mold, water damage or tears.
Drop off at the side door.
Friends at Family Day!
Join us at Family Day, hosted by the Amesbury Carriage Town Museum. We’ll have some fun, book-themed craft projects for kids of all ages and information on how you can get involved with the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
The Stacks Launch
Our book shop is moving online! Find out more here: www.TheStacksAmesbury.com
Winter Membership Drive
The Goodbye 2020 Membership Match Challenge starts today and runs through midnight on December 31st. Take part today!
This year, an anonymous donor has offered to match, dollar for dollar, every Friends membership up to a total of $500.
Sign up at https://www.amesburylibraryfriends.org/membership
Outdoor Holiday Makers Market
Saturday 12/12 from 11-4pm Brewery Silvaticus is hosting their annual holiday makers market across from the brewery under the parking garage.
A one shopping path will bring you through the market. Masks are required to enter and there will be a maximum # of guests permitted in the market at one time for safety and social distancing.
10th Anniversary Cookie Walk
Jon us online for our 10th annual Cookie Walk!
Live Facebook Event on Saturday, December 12th at 10am!
November Monthly Meeting
Our meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm, please reach out if you’d like to join!
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, our meetings are being held virtually.
Monthly Meeting
Our meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm, please reach out if you’d like to join!
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, our meetings are being held virtually.
2020 Annual Meeting
Please join us for the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library Annual Meeting.
This meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Zoom this year. You can learn more about the Friends at www.amesburylibrary.org/friends
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81315693253
Dial-in: (646) 558 8656
Meeting ID: 813 1569 3253
Flatbread Fundraiser
Please come to the Amesbury Flatbread Company on Tuesday August 18th between 5pm and 9pm. A portion of all pizza sold (dine in OR take out) will go to the Amesbury Public Library.