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Friends of the Newburgh Library

A volunteer group who believes in the importance of books, cultural activities, and libraries for all The Library needs more than books. It needs Friends.

Friends of the Newburgh Free Library are a volunteer group of people who believe in the importance of books, cultural activities, and libraries, for people of all ages. BACK DOOR BOOKS and BOOK FAIR:
One Saturday a month the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library’s host a book fair at the Newburgh Free Library, Back Door Books. The entrance for Back Door Books is on Montgomery Street, limited street

parking is available. The Friends also host a pop up book fair at the Town Branch in the Newburgh Mall in June and December. These book fairs offer quality best-sellers, popular fiction and non-fiction, children’s books and other specialty books. Admission is free. Book Donations:
Thank you for your interest in making a donation to the Newburgh Free Library. The Friends of the Newburgh Free Library will begin accepting book donations again March 1, 2023. Call 845-563-3608 for more information.

-Donations of up to 20 books can be dropped off at the donation bins at the entrance of the Library and Town Branch. Please bring donations to the Newburgh Free Library during open hours. Don’t leave them in front of the Library or at the back entrance or they will be thrown away.

-Donations of more than 20 books can be made by appointment with the Friends of the Library on Mondays between 1 p.m. and 3p.m. To make a donation of over 20 books, please email [email protected]. The Friends can only accept a maximum of 100 donated items per patron. We appreciate donations of:
- Current hardcover and paperback books in good condition.
- Children’s books
- Large Print Materials

We cannot accept:
- Damaged books (e.g., broken bindings, missing pages, soiled, musty or moldy, excessive writing in the text) or clearly outdated materials.
- Books that have been stored for a long time in an attic or basement because they often become musty or smelly, and do not sell.
- Clearly outdated materials, especially computer books and computer programs
- Magazines
- Condensed books (for example, Reader’s Digest)
- Encyclopedias, textbooks, or reference books
- CDs, DVDs, or VHS Tapes
- Workbooks or study guides

How much can I claim as a charitable donation? We do not determine the value of the donation. Receipts can be provided designating how many paperbacks and hardbacks were donated. What happens to the items I donate? Depending on the quality and condition of the donated items, they are placed in our new bookshop, Back Door Books and also for the semi-annual book fairs at the Town Branch. Proceeds support the services and programs of the Newburgh Free Library. Goals:
To increase community awareness and use of the Newburgh Free Library;
To raise money for gifts for the Library;
To sponsor programs to add to the cultural life of the community;
To create public support for the Library. ACTIVITIES:
REGULAR MEETINGS – The Friends of the Newburgh Free Library meet the last Wednesday of every month at the Main Library at 7 p.m. to help plan activities to support the Library. New members are welcome. PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS – Funds raised by the Friends are used to help support library activities such as cultural events and the Summer Reading Program, and for materials such as DVDs, books on CD and new titles. An annual Regina Angelo Scholarship is given to a Newburgh Free Academy student who has been actively involved in community service. For information about the Friends or to find out how to join the friends of the library, call 845-563-3608 or email [email protected].

02/12/2026

Come join us for our puppet show Waffle and Friends, A Puppet Palooza on March 7, 2026 at 1130am. Seating limited to 100.

10/28/2025

The Friends recently sponsored the reception for the John Gould exhibit at the Library. We are currently selling some merchandise of the three paintings on display. If interested in purchasing one or more of the items, please contact the Friends at 845-563-3608 or [email protected]
The exhibit will be on display for two years, do you have plenty of time to view them.

07/30/2025

Our 2025 recipients of the Regina Angelo Scholarship, Julianna L De La Rosa, Carter Babbage and Angie Ludena Carrasco.
Congratulations to them all!
Best of luck, as you continue your higher education.

07/18/2025

Back Door Books returns on Saturday, July 19! On July 19th only you can get 3 books for the donation price of 2! 📚 All proceeds support the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library who support the library.

06/12/2025

The Friends of the Library are sponsoring the Regina Angelo Scholarship again for 2025! They are sponsoring two $600 scholarships for students who are high school graduates attending college or trade school for the first time residing within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. The application can be found on our website and must be received no later than Friday July 18, 2025. Recipients will be chosen by Friday July 25, 2025.

Link to the application: https://newburghlibrary.org/regina-angelo-scholarship/

06/10/2025

I had the privilege of presenting the two scholarships from the Friends of the Newburgh Library in memory of the Bhalla Family, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at NFA. Our two winners were Aleyna Birinci and Ethan Candela. Best of luck to them both .

02/09/2025

Come join us this Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10 to 2. We have plenty of new inventory to browse through. Parking is available on Montgomery St.

12/21/2024

The Library is now closed today, December 21, 2024. Back Door Books will reopen on January 18, 2025.
Thank you for your support in 2024 and wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
See you in 2025!

The Friends of the Library Back Door Books sale returns this Saturday! 📚 10am-2pm on Montgomery Street behind the library. Most paperbacks only 50 cents, most hardcovers only $1!

12/08/2024

We had such a great time at the Newburgh Library yesterday, with two shows of Up in Arms production of Waffle and Friends Holiday Hoopla, puppet show. From the youngest child to the adults, we sang and laughed at this wonderful show. Happy Holidays everyone!

09/17/2024

Come out and join us this coming Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 to 2 at Back Door Books. We have lots of inventory to browse through. Paperbacks are 50¢ and hard covers are $1.00. Parking is available right on Montgomery St.

08/11/2024

Come join us this Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10 to 2 at Back Door Books. It is bag of books day. Fill a small grocery bag for $5 and a large tote bag for $10. We have plenty of new inventory. Teachers this is a great way to increase your classroom library. Hope to see you there.

Address

124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY
12550

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18455633608

Website

https://newburghlibrary.org/about-us/friends-of-the-library/

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