Friends of the Watchung Library

A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it. That includes health information. And mental health information. It's a community space. It's a place of safety, a haven from the world. Neil Gaiman

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Our Mission

The Friends of the Watchung Library is dedicated to the growth and development of the Watchung Public Library ensuring free access to information and resources to all members of the community. The Friends raises funds for materials, programs and services that would otherwise not be provided.

The Friends endeavors to preserve and strengthen the importance of our Library in this community as a vital, irreplaceable source of information, education and culture - thereby providing everyone with opportunities and resources for lifelong learning.

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Do you know someone who would like to help the library? Join the Friends of Watchung Library. By becoming a Friend, you have an opportunity to enrich the lives of the children and adults in our community E-mail watchunglibraryfriends@live.com if you'd like to get involved. Please subscribe to our mailing list and stay informed.

We are dedicated to the growth and development of the Watchung Public Library and will continue to advocate for programs and facilities that can provide opportunities and resources for lifelong learning.

"Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries."
- Anne Herbert