About the Friends
The mission of the Friends of the Levi Heywood Memorial Library is:
- to establish a closer relationship between the Library and the patrons it serves
- to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs
- to promote the use and enjoyment of the Library
- to develop supplemental funding
- to provide overall support of the Library
Membership
The Friends membership year runs July through June. New and former members are always welcome to join. Membership forms are available in the Library's Children's Department as well as on-line. Click here for the membership form.
Membership Categories Include:
Patron...............$100 or more
Sponsor.............$25-$99
Family...............$12
Individual............$7
Senior (60+).......$5
Student..............$5
Benefits of your Membership:
- Entrance to book sale preview
- Museum Passes
Your Membership Supports:
- The Library
- Children's Programs
- Adult Programs
- Museum Passes (only available to Friends members)
For more information, contact the Children's Services Department at 978-632-5298.
Book Sales
The Friends hold two book sales a year, one in February and another in August during Downtown Gardner's Annual Sidewalk Sale. A number of different items can be found at the sale including books and cds, the occasional puzzle, and even board games. Each book sale brings a new mixture of materials so check our Calendar for the dates and times of the next sale.
Donations for Book Sales
We are happy to accept used books and DVDs that are in good condition.
Sorry, we are unable to accept:
- Textbooks
- Reader's Digest Condensed Books
- Magazines
- Encyclopedias
We are also unable to accept items that are in poor condition because they are torn, marked, smell unpleasant, or are dirty.
How to donate used materials:
- If you have books or other materials to donate you may bring them to the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the library during regular operating hours.
- If you bring in more than one or two books at a time, they should be in a bag or a box.
- Please do not put donations in the bookdrop.
- All donations become the property of the library and may be added to the library collection or sold by the Friends of the Library.