Friends of LHML

Mission

to establish a closer relationship between the Library and the patrons it serves
to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs
to promote the use and enjoyment of the Library
to develop supplemental funding
to provide overall support of the Library

To contact The Friends please send correspondence in care of

Levi Heywood Memorial Library
55 West Lynde St Gardner, MA 01440

Board Members

Sheila Heglin – President
MaryAnn Zlotnik – Vice President
Victoria Kazinskas – Secretary
Vacant – Treasurer
Marisa Coviello – Trustees Representative
Judith Collette – At Large
Carol Hugo – At Large
Lisa Leahy – At Large
Donna Murphy – At Large
Ann Ouellette – At Large
Susan Roy – At Large

Membership

The Friends membership runs the calendar year . New and former members are always welcome to join. Membership forms are available in the Library’s Children’s Department as well as on-line. Click here for the membership form.

Membership Categories Include:

Patron……………$100 or more
Sponsor………….$25-$99
Family……………$12
Individual…………$7
Senior (60+)…….$5
Student…………..$5

Benefits of your Membership:

Entrance to book sale preview
Museum Passes

Your Membership Supports:

The Library
Children’s Programs
Adult Programs
Museum Passes (only available to Friends members)

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

For more information, contact the Children’s Services Department at 978-632-5298.

Book Sales

The Friends hold two book sales a year. A number of different items can be found at the sale including books, DVDs and CDs, the occasional puzzle, and even board games. Each book sale brings a new mixture of materials so check our Calendar for the dates and times of the next sale.

Donations for Book Sales

Book Sale donations suspended until October 1, 2026. We are happy to accept used books and CDs that are in good condition.

Sorry, we are unable to accept:

Textbooks
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Magazines
Encyclopedias
VHS
Cassette Tapes

We are also unable to accept items that are in poor condition because they are torn, marked, smell unpleasant, or are dirty.

How to donate used materials:

If you have books or other materials to donate you may bring them to the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the library during regular operating hours. (Donations may be checked by staff for acceptance.)
If you bring in more than one or two books at a time, they should be in a bag or a box.
Please do not put donations in the bookdrop.
All donations become the property of the library and may be added to the library collection or sold by the Friends of the Library.

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