About the Friends

THE FRIENDS OF THE BROOKS FREE LIBRARY is a non-profit organization and is classified by the IRS as both tax exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3), as well as a Private Operating Foundation as described in IRC Section 4942(j)(3).

Our mission is to provide funding for scholarships, as well as a diverse array of programs – both educational and recreational—for the exclusive benefit of our library and our community. This includes support for our VITAL Program, which provides assistance to the vision impaired to help improve their quality of life, as well as our Books on Wheels program for the homebound.  In addition, it is our goal to help provide an attractive and comfortable environment for the patrons of our library to meet, socialize, and take full advantage of all that our library has to offer. To the extent that we are able, we accomplish these goals by providing funding for those things that are not the direct responsibility of the Town of Harwich.

Some of the ways the Friends have supported the library and the community: 

• Support the VITAL Program: We provide materials and equipment for Vision Impaired Technology Assistance at the Library Program.
• Funding for Fun and Learning: From kids to adults, we sponsor exciting programs year-round! (Check out our Event Calendar for details.)
• Student Scholarships: Provided a student scholarship through Monomoy Dollars for Scholars Continuing Education Scholarship program.
• Museum Passes: We help you explore local museums by offering free or discounted passes. Search our list of the many available Museum Passes.
• Books on Wheels: Our volunteers bring books to community members who can’t visit the library in person through the Books On Wheels program.
• Library Building and Grounds Improvements
• Underwriting the Book Leasing Program: Thanks to this program, the Library has access to additional copies of newly released bestsellers.
• Sponsoring First Sunday Programs: This monthly free-to-all program features an engaging speaker or musical group, held at the Library on the first Sunday of each month in the off-season.

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Joining the Friends of Brooks Free Library

We can accomplish all of the above, and so much more, thanks to the support of our members, proceeds from our bookstore, and generous donations from people like you. Philanthropic gifts and annual membership dues, both tax deductible for many, make it possible for us to enhance all that the Library does for this Cape Cod community. Please consider joining the Friends of Brooks Free Library by filling out our fillable membership form (click here). Upon completion, simply print out the form and mail it, along with a check made payable to the Friends of Brooks Free Library. Alternatively, you can bring the form and check in to the Library.

Our Mailing Address:

Friends of Brooks Free Library, Inc.
P.O. Box 1456
Harwich, MA 02645

We are thrilled to welcome new members, whether you have just moved to this vibrant community or have been a part of the fabric of Harwich’s history for some time. New members bring fresh ideas and perspectives that will help us continue to expand our programming to further support the Library.

Please be in touch via email to FriendsofBrooksLibrary80@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Friends.

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The public is welcome to join Board meetings, which are typically held in the Thornton Room (basement level) at 10 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please note that we do not meet in December, July, and August.

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