Friends of the Waltham Public Library

03/26/2026

If you follow the Library’s social media accounts, you’ll already know that Holbrook beat us this week. But we have so many minutes to be proud of! Please feel free to drop a book recommendation below. And if you’re not already, please give the Friends of the Library a follow!

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who read during the Minute Madness Reading Competition! Unfortunately, in round 3, we were knocked out by Holbrook. But our community came together and read for nearly 200,000 over the last three weeks!

If you're looking for more reading inspiration, check out our Book to the Future all-year reading challenge on our website, and enter to win some fabulous prizes!

03/13/2026

Go Waltham! Keep up the great work!

02/25/2026

C’mon Waltham! Let’s win this! 📚🏆

02/17/2026

Introducing one of our most exciting contributions to the Library this year! Join us on February 28th to celebrate.

02/15/2026

Did you know that the Friends of the Waltham Public Library is featured on the Giving Wall at Common Good on Moody Street? As you can see, we’re in good company. Stop by for a coffee and drop a donation in the box to support wonderful Library programs and initiatives! Thank you Common Good Co. for supporting our community!

02/14/2026

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Do you love your library? Send us a valentine and let us know what you love about your library. ❤️

01/02/2026

A fun 2026 reading challenge from Massachusetts Center for the Book! What are you reading in January? (Check out their page for a Student Challenge!)

10/05/2025

The FWPL joins the Waltham Public Library in celebrating the freedom to read without censorship.

08/14/2025

It’s here! One of our favorite events of the summer! Tonight!!! Stop by the Friends table for new merch!

03/20/2025

NEW: President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading and learning to reach out to their elected leaders.

Read ALA's full response: https://www.ala.org/news/2025/03/ala-statement-white-house-assault-institute-museum-and-library-services

02/06/2025

Lots of new graphic novels for sale in the FWPL Book Sale room!