Friends of the NRPL

Important Updates:

The Friends Bookstore has paused operations effective October 16.

We are grateful to everyone who has supported the bookstore over the years through book donations, volunteering, and shopping. Your enthusiasm has helped make the bookstore part of the New Rochelle Public Library community.

The Friends are looking toward the future and seeking new leadership to help guide the organization into its next chapter. We welcome those who are interested in supporting the Friends and helping shape what comes next.

Thank you for being part of the story!

The Friends are now open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
A new book price list is effective July 1, 2026
The Friends have a new website


The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library is beginning our next 40 years by continuing support for quality children and adult programming, as well as assisting the Library by contributing to various projects and improving service to the community.

We raise money by selling donated books and media at lobby Book Store which is open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am -  4:00 pm and at our larger Big Book Sales. Become a member of the Friends of the Library at a minimum cost of $10.00 per year and receive the mailing of the NRPL printed newsletter that lists upcoming events, children’s programs, classes, concerts and other library activities. Click here to print an application form. Your membership and any additional donation is tax deductible.

Book/CD/DVD Donations: On Pause as of January 1, 2026Book/CD/DVD donations are accepted inside the Main branch of the Library during regular operating hours. Donations should be placed in the donation box in the lobby; please DO NOT leave books outside and please DO NOT place them in the book return depositories. Please limit your donation to one small box or bag.

PLEASE NOTE: Book donations ARE NOT ACCEPTED at the Huguenot Children's Library (HCL.) Please DO NOT leave books outside HCL and please DO NOT place LIBRARY books in the Little Free Library outside HCL.  Thank you.

There are some things we don't accept:
• encyclopedias
• textbooks over 2 years old
• cassette and VHS tapes
• dated health or business books
• books that are mildewed or otherwise in poor condition.

Volunteers Needed

We need dedicated individuals to help keep the Friends bookstore thriving. We receive approximately 1,000 books a week. They are sorted, priced and brought up for sale. If you are a "reader" and can classify the books by topic (i.e. Sci Fi, cookbook, bio, etc.) come to the Library when the Friends bookstore is open (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm); we will show you how we work and maybe you'll enjoy being surrounded by wonderful books. An ongoing commitment of 2 hours/week (anytime the bookstore is open) is required. 

We also need cashiers to assist in book sales. Shifts are 2 hours in length. All sales are in cash, so cashiers must be comfortable making change for customers.

Please consider donating some time to support your Library. Stop by or call the Friends at (914) 813-3705 to learn how you can get involved.

Donations Welcome!