In 1950, a group of like-minded individuals formed The Friends of the Library. This non-profit’s purpose is the same now as it was then: to support the Library’s standards, goals and vision by creating enjoyable programs and opportunities for all Baldwin patrons. If you have a similar passion, consider joining the Friends. Membership is open to all, and paid dues go directly back to the Library. Join Us!
Donate to the Friends Online (link will open in a new tab) Read the 2025 Newsletter (link will open in a new tab)
The Friends’ Bookshop is open whenever the Library is open for sales-by-donation, and is located in the newly renovated Center Gallery of the Library.
Semi-Annual Sales
Our larger, semi-annual Used Books and Media weekend sales will be held on the following dates:
2026 Book Sales:
- Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17
- Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15
The Friends of the Library Board helps plan and organize our membership drives, newsletter and more.
President – Ryndee Carney
Vice President – Vacant
Secretary – Peggy Peterson
Co-Treasurers – Kay Bell & David Underdown (not pictured)
Members — Elizabeth Adderly, Javier Alvarez-Isasi (not pictured), Elaine Carey (not pictured), Michelle Hollo, Mark Lyles, Sue Ochalek, Jose Talavera, Judy Vindici (not pictured)
Electronic inquiries not about volunteering [link opens in new tab] can be directed to friends@baldwinlib.org.
Money
The Friends donate $50,000 to Baldwin each year to provide financial support for:
- Youth, teen and adult programs
- Program refreshments and supplies
- Summer Reading Programs and Prizes
- Author visits
- Book club books
- Equipment
- Marketing, outreach and displays
- Computers and other technology
- Learn.Connect.Discover Newsletter
Donations
We welcome donations of lightly used (clean, fresh-smelling, in good condition) hardcover and paperback books. We also accept DVDs, and Audiobooks.
We DO NOT accept magazines, encyclopedias, condensed books, outdated (older than 5 years) computer software, textbooks or music CDs.
Please place your donations on the Friends cart near the first-floor elevator. Unfortunately, we cannot come to your home to pick up your donations.
Volunteer opportunities include working the book sale, sorting through donations, and more. If you’d like to volunteer with the Friends, please fill out the application form below.
Friends of the Baldwin Public Library Volunteer Application (link will open in a new tab)
The Friends’ Bookshop is open whenever the Library is open for sales-by-donation, and is located in the newly renovated Center Gallery of the Library.
Semi-Annual Sales
Our larger, semi-annual Used Books and Media weekend sales will be held on the following dates:
2026 Book Sales:
- Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17
- Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15
The Friends of the Library Board helps plan and organize our membership drives, newsletter and more.
President – Ryndee Carney
Vice President – Vacant
Secretary – Peggy Peterson
Co-Treasurers – Kay Bell & David Underdown (not pictured)
Members — Elizabeth Adderly, Javier Alvarez-Isasi (not pictured), Elaine Carey (not pictured), Michelle Hollo, Mark Lyles, Sue Ochalek, Jose Talavera, Judy Vindici (not pictured)
Electronic inquiries not about volunteering [link opens in new tab] can be directed to friends@baldwinlib.org.
Money
The Friends donate $50,000 to Baldwin each year to provide financial support for:
- Youth, teen and adult programs
- Program refreshments and supplies
- Summer Reading Programs and Prizes
- Author visits
- Book club books
- Equipment
- Marketing, outreach and displays
- Computers and other technology
- Learn.Connect.Discover Newsletter
Donations
We welcome donations of lightly used (clean, fresh-smelling, in good condition) hardcover and paperback books. We also accept DVDs, and Audiobooks.
We DO NOT accept magazines, encyclopedias, condensed books, outdated (older than 5 years) computer software, textbooks or music CDs.
Please place your donations on the Friends cart near the first-floor elevator. Unfortunately, we cannot come to your home to pick up your donations.
Volunteer opportunities include working the book sale, sorting through donations, and more. If you’d like to volunteer with the Friends, please fill out the application form below.
Friends of the Baldwin Public Library Volunteer Application (link will open in a new tab)