FRIENDS OF THE
BOXFORD TOWN LIBRARY
Who We Are
The Friends of the Boxford Town Library in Boxford, MA is a 501C3 not-for-profit fundraising organization that promotes library programs and activities that enhance, cultivate and enrich our community as a whole.
Our primary objectives are to:
* Increase awareness of the offerings available at the library
* Plan and promote community-based events
* Provide financial support to the library through fundraising/donations that help meet the needs of the library and its patrons, beyond the confines of the library budget
* Provide volunteer support as needed
Boxford Celebrates Reading – a program that promotes literacy by providing incentives for school age families to encourage reading.
Museum Passes – a program that supplies free or reduced admission passes to many area museums.
Free Technology and Wireless Devices – including onsite Wi-Fi, comprehensive research databases, Laptop Computers, Kindles and Nooks.
Teen Programs – featuring TAG, the Teen Advisory Group, that plans recreational and educational programs, monthly movie nights, and seasonal festivities. This year a Wii Gaming Station and LCD TV to our teen programming selections.
Children’s Programs – comprised of story hours for both toddlers and pre-schoolers with puppets and crafts; vacation week special events like movies, magic shows or animal shows; a Fourth of July float that children can ride in during the Boxford Fourth of July Parade; and three thematic holiday parties throughout the year: Halloween, Winter/Holiday, and Spring .
Adult Enrichment Programs – custom designed events that provide opportunities to expand horizons, make acquaintances or share interests. Topics have included: Music Concerts, Dancing with Horses, Bee Keeping, Feng Shui, Red Sox, and more.
Books, Audio Books, Downloadable Books, Magazines, Newspapers, CD’s and DVDs -- many with access to more from your home computer.
We meet on the first Monday of each month at 9:15 am at the Boxford Public Library. There are no meetings held in July or August, and the September meeting kicks off the year on the second Monday, instead of the first. Community members are welcome. If you would like to join us during one of our regularly scheduled meetings, please contact the library directly at 978-887-7323.