About the Friends

Welcome to John Dunn, new president of The Friends of the Patten Free Library!

The Friends provide significant financial support to PFL through book sale events, membership, and proceeds from the library bookstore. All proceeds support library operations and activities.

Thank you for another successful Heritage Days Sale on July 6 & 7. We can always use Friends at our book store and seasonal sales events. If you are interested in volunteering email friendsofpfl@gmail.com

Coming up: The Friends of Patten Free Library Annual Meeting! October 15, 2024

View the Library’s annual reports to see the Friend’s contributions in years past.

 The purpose of the Friends is to:

  • Promote the resources and services of the Library
  • Sponsor programs of general interest
  • Generate financial support for the Library

The Friends’ activities include:

  • Managing and staffing the library bookstore
  • Organizing and running the Annual Heritage Days Book Sale and the Children’s Book Sale
  • Planning additional fund raising efforts, programs, and social events
  • Supporting Library programs, including the Annual Writing Contest and Starry Night

We welcome new members.  Please Join Us!

Fill out the form below or pick up a membership form at the Library or the library bookstore. or with the form below. Dues are tax deductible and are $15 for individual and $20 for family. For further information please contact President John Dunn.