What We Do

The Friends of the Sharon Public Library is a non-profit organization which was formed over 25 years ago with the mission to supplement the Library’s annual budget in an effort to expand Library offerings and increase enjoyment of the Library. Our efforts can be grouped into three catagories:

Raising Funds
Fund raising efforts include membership dues, Adopt-a-Book and the Annual Used Book Sale. The Friends also solicit donations from local businesses including Dedham Savings Bank, The Sharon Credit Union and Shaw's whose generous donations support our Adopt-a-Book Program.  In 2009 we gave the Library close to $8,000.

Spending Money
The Sharon Public Library has an operating budget from the town and the state which supports the salaries and daily overhead of running the Library. Programming for adults and children, new furniture, a video projector, large-print books, new trash cans, refreshments at programs...so many of the “extras” which make our Library such a wonderful, rich place come from funds raised by the Friends.

Building Community
The Friends enrich the life of the town by bringing together neighbors from across Sharon and across age-lines. We support and provide programming that stimulates the minds of our children and adults. We run quarterly cultural trips to exciting places in the greater Boston area. Our Book Buddies program pairs gracious, mobile volunteers with homebound, avid readers and can create lasting bonds. Being on the Board, volunteering, attending an event or cultural trip are wonderful ways to meet new friends and get to know the people who share your town and Library. Join us on Facebook!

The Friends of the Sharon Public Library is open to everyone.
Be a part of the Sharon community – good books make for good neighbors.