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377 ELKWOOD AVENUE
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974
908-665-0311

Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library

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ABOUT THE FRIENDS

The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and funds, as well as advocate for, the New Providence Memorial Library. 

The Friends' sponsorship includes:

  • the Sunday Concert Series 
  • the Museum Pass program
  • movie licenses to allow the library to screen feature films
  • special events and programming for all ages
  • funding for improvements such as furniture, artwork, shelving

Additionally, the Friends organize the Annual Craft Fair and curate the library's gallery space. 

To become a Friend of the New Providence Memorial Library, make a contribution in one of two ways:

  • Donate to Friends of NPML via PayPal!  You don't need a PayPal account to give.
  • Print the donation page, then mail it and a check to: Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974. Or hand the envelope to staff at the library's front desk.

The Executive Board is always looking for volunteers.  For more information, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Friends of the Library curate the exhibits. To inquire about exhibiting your art or craft work, please send an email to Art Curator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a description of your work, or fill out the online application form.

To learn more about the Friends' activities, check the list of Friends-sponsored events below and follow us on Facebook.

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Come inside and connect!

Welcome to your NEW New Providence Memorial Library!

If you haven't visited us lately, be sure to come in and experience all that has changed. Our new layout has something for everyone. Browse our new displays, choose your favorite spot to cozy up and read, or sit down to work. Explore our expanded catalog now that we're part of the MAIN Library Alliance. You can request materials in our online catalog from any member library to be delivered here for you to pickup, if we don't have what you need in house. 

We are thrilled to be FINE FREE in an effort to encourage you to come back and keep borrowing. Your library card is your key to all free subscriptions, online resources, and digital materials, too. So get your library card and make a note of your barcode number!

Come discover, collaborate and connect with Your Library this winter and all year long. Visit our Calendar for our program schedule. Join us!

We look forward to seeing you here,

~ Stacey Maisch, Library Director