Great communities need great
libraries. Great libraries need Friends.

The Friends of the Library supports more than 85% of Barrington Library's programs through fundraising and memberships.

Each year, the Friends sponsors hundreds of programs for adults and children as well as lectures, concerts, and other special events.

Our Annual

Coming Soon!

Annual Fall Book Sale

November 15, 16, 17, 2024

Collis Family Gallery

Second Floor

Books for All Ages and Interests, Bargains Galore!

Explore thousands of books. From fiction and non-fiction to children's books, music and more. And, your purchase directly supports our library programs!

Our library book sale is not just about finding great books. Meet fellow book lovers - share recommendations and connect with our community.

Our last big sale of 2024! There’s a book waiting for you….

More information

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Our Impact

The Friends raise funds to support library programs and many important services made available to library users including our Museum Pass Program, Summer Reading, our new Makerspace Studio, online access to The Providence Journal, our Community Puzzle, and much more.

Learn more about programs we sponsor

News from the Friends

WOW, WHAT A SUMMER BOOK SALE!

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HOW I FOUND BELONGING IN MY NEW COMMUNITY

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FASHION DESIGN 101 WORKSHOP

Fashion Design 101 was a six-week workshop held from January 29th through March 11th in the Barrington Public Library’s Makerspace Studio...

Great communities need great libraries. Great libraries need Friends.

The Friends of the Library supports more than 85% of Barrington Library's programs through fundraising and memberships. Each year, the Friends sponsors hundreds of programs for adults and children as well as lectures, concerts, and other special events.

Our Impact

The Friends raise funds to support library programs and many important services made available to library users including our Museum Pass Program, Summer Reading, our new Makerspace Studio, online access to The Providence Journal, our Community Puzzle, and much more.

News from the Friends

Great communities need great
libraries. Great libraries need Friends.

The Friends of the Library supports more than 85% of Barrington Library's programs through fundraising and memberships.

Each year, the Friends sponsors hundreds of programs for adults and children as well as lectures, concerts, and other special events.