The Friends fund activities and resources that make your library stimulating, entertaining and intellectually engaging.
Become a Friend
Anyone who donates to the Friends of the Lincoln Library is a Friend. Please donate today to support your favorite library programs and resources. Your gift is tax-deductible, The Friends of the Lincoln Library is a 501 c3 registered nonprofit.
or mail a check to
The Friends of the Lincoln Library
3 Bedford Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
Thank you for your support!
Email us at [email protected]
What The Friends Support
The Friends support a variety of programs & services both for adults and children in our community:
- Children’s Programs
- Movies and muffins
- School vacation events
- Summer reading kickoff party
- Summer reading events
- Museum Passes
- Book Groups
- Open Mike Night
- Photoshare
- Lincoln Library Film Society
- Write Stuff
- Library of Things
- Special Adult Library Programs
- Special Library equipment and furnishings
- Award professional development grants for library staff
Book and Puzzle Sale Cart
The Friends’ book and puzzle carts are open and ready for buyers. The price of each item is marked, and a cash box is attached to the cart. Library staff cannot make change, please either bring small bills or coins or plan to purchase several books. Venmo is also accepted. Income from the cart sales helps to fund many library programs, equipment purchases, and museum passes.
Donate Books
Please bring your used books, CDs & DVDs to one of our book bins located at:
- The Lincoln Mall (in the parking lot near Donelan’s)
- Tracey’s Service Station (at the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 2)
- Lincoln Gas and Auto Service (170 South Great Road)
ON-LINE SALES OF ITEMS COLLECTED IN BOOK BINS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
- If you are concerned about breakage please rubber band any items or put them in grocery bags before adding to the bins.
- If you need a receipt form for your donation, please email [email protected]
- If you would like to donate valuable antique or collectible books, please email us at [email protected]
[The Friends can not accept donations of magazines or materials spoiled by mold or poor condition.]
Please do not leave books at Bemis Hall.
Buy a birthday book for a child!
Help the Library grow its collection. Please contact our children’s department for more information.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
- Cathy Moritz – President
- Margaret McLaughlin – Vice President
- Brad Meyer – Clerk
- Barbara Low – Treasurer
At Large:
- Trintje Gnazzo
- Kim Goldmacher
- Caroline Nordstrom
- Nicki Frederick Roupp
- Tom Wilmot
- Heather Wright-Finn
Non-Voting Members:
- Melissa Roderick – Library Director
- Ray Shepard – Trustee Liaison
Friends of the Lincoln Library Newsletters
