Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Newport News Public Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization which works to promote the Newport News Public Library System.

The Friends of the Newport News Public Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization. The organization was incorporated in 1981 to foster closer relations between the Newport News Public Library and the citizens of the City. The primary purpose of the Friends is to promote knowledge of the services, resources and needs of the library and to assist in the development and provision of adequate services and facilities in Newport News.

To date, the Friends have:

purchased personal computers for public use at libraries and outfitted computer labs
sponsored programs and speakers at the libraries
awarded an annual scholarship to a Newport News library employee
underwritten the Summer Reading Program at the libraries

This year, the Friends will be:

providing funds for programs at the libraries
buying books and other materials for the libraries
supporting the Summer Reading Program
holding book sales and other fund raisers to meet specific needs

Become a Member

Friends members receive a monthly newsletter telling about Friends and library activities. Friends members also are admitted to "Friends Only" preview sales before the general public at our regular booksales.

Your support is needed as a volunteer, a contributor, and a supporter of library services!

Membership applications are available at all Newport News Public Libraries as well as the Friends web site. Or, print the application form and mail it with payment to:

Friends of the NN Public Library,

700 Town Center Drive, Suite 300,

Newport News, VA 23606

Please make checks payable to: Friends of the NN Public Library.

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