About Us

Supporting the Milton Public Library

The Friends of Milton Public Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports the Milton Public Library.

What we do:

  • Volunteer at the library
  • Raise money for library programs, materials, and equipment, and furnishings
  • Initiate special projects and events including the ongoing book sale, the annual Holiday Basket Raffle, the Winter Festival Chili Cook-Off, and pop-up book/bake sales

Questions

How do I contact the Friends group?

You can email us at friends@mplvtfriends.org.

Do you have a Governing Body?

The Friends of Milton Public Library are governed by an executive board consisting of four elected officials: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The term of office is three years, except that any officer shall serve until their successor is found. Officers may be reelected. In the event of a vacancy in the office of president, the vice president shall assume the office.

What are the regular programs you’ve done?

Book Sale
The Friends hold an ongoing book sale in the library, featuring donated items, including books, DVDs, and audiobooks. The Friends also maintain a section in the book sale for free trading of magazines. Help yourself!

The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is one way in which the Friends show appreciation for donations. For gifts of $100 – $249, donors may have a personal or business name inscribed on a small leaf. For gifts of $250 or more, donors may have a name inscribed on a large leaf. You can donate online on our Donation Page.

Book Bags
Proceeds from the sale of our book bags benefit Milton Public Library. You can purchase book bags online from our Donation Page.

Basket Raffle
Place your purchased raffle tickets in the container for the gift basket(s) you would like to win. Donated baskets include a book and other items. This popular event is held each year beginning in October, and culminating with the raffle drawings on the first Saturday in December.

Bake Sale
The Friends host a bake sale at the library during Election Day in November and March.

Chili Cook-Off
The Friends host a chili cook-off in the library, as part of Milton’s Winter Festival each February.

Can I volunteer at the library without being member of the Friends group?

Yes! Absolutely! Although, being a member of the Friends group is at no cost to you. If you’re interested please email MaryBeth Peterson at marybeth@miltonlibraryvt.org or call the library at (802) 893-4644.