Support Us

​Our Membership Appeal

The Friends of the Cotuit Library is a volunteer 501c(3) non-profit organization comprised of individuals, families and businesses who share an appreciation of the value of the services that the Library provides and a common goal to preserve the Library for future generations.  Funding provided by State, Town and the Fire District comprise only  half of the Library’s annual budget.  To keep the Library operational funds are raised through grant applications, general and memorial donations, fundraisers, the Annual Appeal - as well as the financial support and gifts-in-kind from the Friends.

Membership fees help the Friends fund the first $10,000 we donate each year to the Cotuit Library to support operations and account for one-third of this commitment.  Our goal is to give far more than $10,000 to support the Library.

Our Efforts

The Friends underwrite the cost of select Library programs and assets as well as provide volunteer support for many of the programs and events for the Library.  Ongoing, current and past support include:  

  • Museum passes/discounts for Heritage Museum and Gardens, the Cahoon Museum and others.
  • Children’s summer programs
  • Wowbrary
  • Coffee (for the coffee station)
  • 150th Anniversary Banner
  • Telescopes, select computers, and the circulation desk
  • The Book Nook (daily sale of used books at the Library)
  • The Little Free Library (free books to vistors/passers by)
  • Supplies and any other unanticipated needs not covered by the Library’s budget
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Friends Fundraising and Events
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  • Luncheon Speaker Series featuring the talent of artists, gardeners, writers and local personalities (September - May)
  • Annual Plant and Bake Sale (May)
  • Annual Book Sale (June)
  • Friendship Soup 
  • ​Cook Book and Note Cards

Become a Friend of the Cotuit Library

Whether you are able to give us your time or talents, please also consider becoming a member of the Friends to help sustain the Library as a vital village and town resource.   Tax-deductible membership dues are for the fiscal year July through June. Dues are $30 for an individual and $40 for a family.   Members receive $5 off the Luncheon Speakers Series and discounts on merchandise sold at select events.

Click on the link below to join online, pick up a membership brochure at the library or download this form and mail to:
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Friends of the Cotuit Library
PO Box 648
​Cotuit, MA 02635