Friends of the Library
The Friends raise funds through book sales and yearly membership donations to help fund special library programs and staff development -- such as the Winter Concert Series, the Summer Reading Program, StoryWalk, and Miss Emma for children.
If you love the Library you can:
- Join the Friends to help out.
An annual membership donation ($10 or more), helps fund special Library programs and staff development. And gives you early access to the yearly booksale. - Shop at the Friends Book Shop.
Books make great gifts! $3 for hardcovers. All proceeds go to support the library’s programs, events and staff development. Located on the second floor of the library and open during library hours. - Volunteer your time.
Once a year, once a month, or once a week. Behind the scenes, or interacting with library patrons, it’s fun to work with other Friends. Email fotsbpl@gmail.com - Donate books to the Friends Book Shop and/or Fall Book Sale.
All book sales go to support the Library’s programs, events, and staff development. See book donation guidelines below. - Attend the monthly Friends of the Library meeting.
Meet other Friends and see behind the scenes. Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. New ideas and faces are always welcome! - Stay connected to the Friends on Facebook and Instagram
The Friends of the South Burlington Public Library is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Book donations and membership donations are fully deductible as allowed by law.
About the Friends
The Friends have been at work behind the scenes since 1973.
For 2026, the Friends help fund:
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Winter Concert Series
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Summer Reading Program for all
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Book Page, a monthly book magazine available to all library patrons
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Music and Movement with Miss Emma, and other children’s programs
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Development and appreciation for library staff, trustees, and volunteers
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Hospitality for library programs throughout the year
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Storywalk permanent installation from the Goose Pond on Market St. to City Center Park
Book Donation Guidelines:
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Newer Fiction Not older than 10 years
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Non-fiction – We are temporarily unable to accept any more non-fiction books as our storage area for them is full. We will update the website when this situation eases.
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Children’s books Board books for infants and toddlers, Read aloud story books, Beginning and early readers, Middle reader chapter books, Fiction and science fiction for teens
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Classics and Poetry
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Books on Vermont history, travel, or famous residents
We can only accept books that are clean and in good condition. Thanks for your help.
We cannot accept:
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Mass market paperback books
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VHS tapes, DVDs or CDs
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Magazines
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Text books
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Religious books
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Foreign language books
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Readers Digest books
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Time Life books
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Moldy books or books that have been written in.
Please bring book donations upstairs in the Library to the Friends Book Shop Monday through Saturday between 10:30 and 12:30 or leave them at the Circulation Desk during other hours.
Contact Info:
Make checks payable to: Friends of SB Public Library, 180 Market Street, South Burlington VT 05403
Questions? Email fotsbpl@gmail.com
Stay connected to the Friends on Facebook and Instagram
Friends' Leadership
Current Officers:
President, Merry Jones
Secretary, Sue Raatikainen
Treasurer, Frances Williams
More Info about the Friends:
Read what the Children's Librarian and the Adult Services Librarian had to say about the Summer Reading Program in 2024:
Adult Services Summer Reading 2024
Children's Summer Reading 2024
And for history enthusiasts, History of the Friends.
“As a longstanding South Burlington Public Library trustee and Friends member, I’ve always appreciated the Friends support of the SBPL. The Friends’ sponsorship of the Book Shop and of the wonderful concert series are just two examples of their partnership and support to the Library. Please join me as a Friends member, and be a part of our amazing Library community.” — Stacey Pape
