Friends of Newburgh Chandler Public Library

07/23/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Reading might be a key to living longer. According to a 2016 study from researchers at the Yale University School of Public Health, reading books could reduce mortality by up to 20%*!

Visit the Friends' collection of affordable books at the Chandler and Bell Road Libraries soon to nourish your brain for years to come.

07/04/2026

06/14/2026

Are you looking for a new and exciting dish to bring to your July 4th cookout? Check out one of the many cookbooks available for sale from the Friends' collections at the Bell Road and Chandler libraries! And at $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperback, the prices can't be beat!

06/05/2026

The Friends were happy to be part of the Summer Carnival at the Chandler Library on June 3! The fun afternoon of activities served as the kickoff to the library's summer reading program. Thank you to Friends president Kathy Bartelt for coordinating our booth and for manning the bean bag toss, which was a huge hit with participants.

05/22/2026

Rainy weather is the perfect time to curl up with a great mystery/thriller from the collection of the Friends! Low-cost books are available for purchase at both the Bell Road Library and at Chandler. Visit today to see our wide range of titles.

05/09/2026

Thank you to all those who visited our Tote Bag Sale today at Bell Road library! We appreciate your support!

Shown in the photo manning the table are Kathy Bartelt and Margaret Dennis, board members of the Friends.

05/04/2026

The Friends are having A TOTE BAG SALE!

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bell Road Library

Bags will sell for $10, and you can choose two free books from the Friends' collection.

This is a great opportunity to purchase an awesome bag and get a head start on your summer reading!

04/22/2026

It's National Library Week! This is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role that libraries play in strengthening communities.

To thank our beloved library workers, Friends of Newburgh Chandler Public Library provided delicious Panera lunches to staff members, who often go above and beyond to assist their patrons.

Shown in the photo, setting up the goodies, are Friends members Karen Caruso, Kathy Bartelt, Janet Keller, and Patty Etter.