About the Friends

The Friends of the Whipple Free Library is a non-profit organization begun by Beulah Hayes in 1966 to improve the Library’s services, resources, and its role in the community. They provide essential support to the library. 

The Friends contributed significantly to the Hayes-Warren expansion to the original library, and helped fundraise for the current building. The Friends are responsible for funding:

  • The purchase of Museum Passes
  • The purchase of special materials and equipment
  • Landscaping and gardening the Library grounds
  • Assabet Reservation Software
  • 2025 Remodel of the Library Conference Room

Ways the Friends Raise Money Annually:

  • The annual Auction
  • The annual Book Sale

How to become a Friend/Volunteer with the Friends

New members are encouraged to join the Friends in providing even greater contributions to the residents of New Boston through the Whipple Free Library. Please stop by the library to get a registration form.

Donations

The mission of the Friends is to support the library. You can make a donation for that purpose using the QR code below!

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Officers/Contact the Friends

  • Susan Carr, President
  • Nancy Zienkiewicz, Vice President
  • Barbara Perry, Secretary
  • Gail Parker, Treasurer
  • Judi Hull, Communications

If you are interested in contacting the Friends, they can be reached through:

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, except July and December.

Auction

The Friends of the Library hold an annual auction to fundraise their efforts to support the library. The 2026 auction will be held April 11th. Stay tuned for the return of the online auction where you will be able to bid on a sculpture by New Boston’s Own: Jon Brooks! Click here to visit his website and see his work!

Book Sale

The Friends hold an annual book sale in the Fall to fundraise for their efforts to support the library. Year-round sales occur in the library on a small book cart in the entry-way to the library. The 2026 Booksale will be held September 12th.

Four women sit at a long table with floral tablecloth, enjoying tea and assorted pastries. They are engaged in conversation in a cozy, well-lit room with artwork on the walls.
A group of people wearing red aprons stand in a line at the front of a room, facing an audience. A presentation slide titled Treasure Trove 6-7 PM is displayed behind them. The audience is seated and watching attentively.
Six women wearing red aprons stand side by side in a room; one reads from a paper while others listen. A table with food, a quilt, and a projector screen are visible in the background.