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Only 1 day until the big event of the year, that's right, one day!!!!! - until the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library used book sale! Look below for further information!
The Friends of the Salem Free Public Library received a $1,500.00 grant from Eversource. We used the grant to help fund the Drone show that will be held this Saturday, October 17th. Our deepest thanks go out to Eversource for their generous donation to the last of Salem's 250th celebrations of the founding of our great nation. Please come by, enjoy the fun, and truly enjoy the drone show!
The annual used book sale is less than 1 week away. Come see us and get some real bargains! And we take cash, checks, charge cards and Apple Pay.
The mini-book sale, held in conjunction with the Salem Lions Tag Sale that was held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 raised a total of $946 for the Friends. This money will be used for programs and collections at the library. Thanks to all who purchased books. See you in October!
Welcome to the home page of the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library, where our journey to support our public library begins. Discover our commitment to enriching our community in Salem, Connecticut. Join us as we grow and champion literacy and learning together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story. Check out the October Book Sale page and see what will be going on!
A Brief History of the Friends
The Friends of the Salem Free Public Library was founded in a Salem living room in 1990. Originally started as a support organization, the group soon adopted the goal of building a new library. What seemed like an impossible dream in the early 1990s became a reality when the new building opened on December 13, 2004. Along that journey, the Friends made a $15,000 direct donation, ran a fundraising drive that collected over $120,000, and worked tirelessly to get the referendum passed to build the new library.
The Friends continue to support the library with contributions of funding and time. In recent years, the Friends of the Salem Free Public Library have provided at least $10,000 worth of materials and services to the library annually, and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer service! Join us and make a difference. Click on the membership/donations tab above to learn more.
