Membership

The Friends is a 100% volunteer group that exists to enhance the library and to serve the library community. Through membership dues and fundraising efforts, the Friends enable the library to provide programs, materials and furnishings that make our library special. Becoming a member of the Friends is an opportunity to meet book-minded folks, explore culture and give back to the community. Please join us this year and help us provide the programs and essentials that make your library special. Read more to learn about what your membership will provide and how YOU can benefit from being a member or click here to view the Membership Brochure.

You can become a member by selecting the Become a Member button below or print and complete this form Westfield Memorial Library Membership Form

Join THE Westfield organization where you can contribute to service, share cultural interests, and participate in engaging learning at all ages.

As a member of the “Friends” you will receive:

• Early notice of fun, entertaining and educational children’s programming in the community
• Exclusive early admission to the Annual Spring Book Sale and the Children’s and Teens’ Book Sale
• Enjoy 10% off books at The Town Bookstore
• Cultural opportunities and more!

Your tax-deductible contribution will help provide:

• Annual donations to the library to help with the purchase of equipment, furnishings and materials
• Winter Saturday morning children’s programs
• Present the Hale Speaker Series featuring speakers connected to Westfield
• Furnish our 7 Little Free Libraries – around town
• Scholarships Provide financial support for students in library or media related courses and continuing education for library staff
• Service – Awards to Westfield Resident High School Seniors interested in library science, literature or writing
• Books-on-Wheels (delivering books/CDs/DVDs to home bound residents)
• Sharing the Warmth a knitting/crocheting group for charitable causes
• Museum Pass Program–FREE passes to visit 28 museums in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania –  one of the largest and best in the state
• A Book Discussion Group – Read and discuss books from current fiction to non-fiction interests.
• Black History Month program
• International Women’s Day program

Experience members-only benefits:

• Early notice of fun, entertaining and educational children’s programming in the community
• Exclusive early admission into the Annual Spring Book Sale & Fall Children’s & Teen’s Book Sale
• Invitations for curated trips to museums, Broadway plays or cultural events
• Participation in our Metropolitan Opera Series program
• A 10% discount on all book purchases at the Town Book Store

Recent Building Enhancements funded by the Friends:

• A/V & Hearing Assist Program Installation of assistive listening system for the Community Meeting Room
• Makerspace valued funding towards the library’s brand new makerspace
• Community Meeting Room New flooring, new chairs and upgraded sound system
• Refurbished Youth Services Area new furniture and a painted entryway with an Enchanted Forest theme
• Lucky Day Book Collection
• Native Seed Library

The Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Public charity EIN number: 23-7351099.