Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library is an auxiliary group organized to “foster, encourage, sponsor and promote the perpetuation, improvement, and interest in the Rutland Free Library.” The Friends welcome new members at all times. Please pick up a membership form at the circulation desk.

Meeting times are posted, usually the 2nd Monday of the month.

The Friends sponsor frequent book sales throughout the year as a fundraising event.

Thousands of organized, gently used books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles for all ages.
Always a broad selection of rare and antique books.
All purchases by donation only.  Limit of two grocery bags per family.  No book dealers.
Proceeds to support library programs and collections and designated library projects.

2026 Sales — 10 AM to 2 PM 

Friday, Jan. 9 & Saturday, Jan. 10

Friday, Feb. 13, & Saturday, Feb. 14

Friday, March 13, & Saturday, March 14

Friday, April 10, & Saturday, April 11

Friday, May 8, & Saturday, May 9

Friday, June 12, & Saturday, June 13

Friday, July 10, & Saturday, July 11

Friday, Aug. 14, & Saturday, Aug. 15

Friday, Sept. 11, & Saturday, Sept. 12

Friday, Oct. 9, & Saturday, Oct. 10

Friday, Nov. 13, & Saturday, Nov. 14

Friday, Dec. 11, & Saturday, Dec. 12

For more information, or to volunteer to help out, please email friends@rutlandfree.org