Only approximately 40% of the Thomaston Public Library’s operating expenses are covered by contributions from the Town of Thomaston, . The Friends of Thomaston Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization whose goal is to raise the remaining 60% to support the financial health, mission, and programming of the Library.

The Friends is a voluntary organization, which raises money in a variety of ways:

• Annual Appeal
• Sale of books at our Hallway Bookshop and Camden National Bank
• Friday Night Films
• Bake sales and spaghetti suppers
• Friday Night Films
• Special events

In recent years, funds raised by the Friends have helped to provide the following for Thomaston Public Library:

• 40 Days of Summer, the annual lunch and activities program
• Assistance with the Library’s operating expenses
• Lease of Community Conference Room in the Academy Building
• Twice-weekly Senior Exercise Class
• Furniture
• Heat pumps for the Academy Building
• Kitchenette for the library
• Computers and Kindle eReaders
• Outdoor and indoor speaker systems

We welcome anyone who is interested in joining a group of dedicated volunteers to support the Thomaston Public Library. Our quarterly meetings are open to all who may want to get involved! If you are interested in becoming a member, please email library@thomastonmaine.gov for more information.

Interested in supporting the Friends in other ways? Visit our Donations page for more information.