Check out our monthly Bag of Books Giveaway! Register each month to receive a bag of books.
Details here.
Books, people, events, and more …
You’ll find a world of friends when you’re a part of
Friends of the Edgewater Library.
Upcoming Friends’ Events
2025 Events
January 2025
25 | Saturday, 10-11:00 a.m. | Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m. | January Members’ Meeting | In person, weather permitting | Edgewater Branch Library, Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd Floor | Feel free to bring breakfast snacks to share with your fellow members and guests.
27 | Monday, 1-2 p..m. | The No Book Club | Virtual Meeting | Register Now
February 2025
8 | Friday, 10-11 a.m. | The No Book Club | In person | Edgewater Branch Library | Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd Floor | No registration needed
22 | Saturday, 10-11:00 a.m. | Coffee & refreshments at 9:30 a.m. | February Members’ Meeting | In person, weather permitting | Edgewater Branch Library, Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd Floor | Feel free to bring breakfast snacks to share with your fellow members and guests.
24 | Monday, 1-2 p..m. | The No Book Club | Virtual Meeting | Register Now
2025 Book Giveaway
In 2025, Friends of the Edgewater Library in partnership with Women & Children First bookstore started a new book-giving program. Library patrons may choose a free book from the selection next to the self-service checkout machine on the first floor. See all our 2024 Bag of Books winners here.
Quick Hits
Got a question? See our FAQs.
Want to be a member? Find out more and join us.
Looking for something interesting to watch? Check out our video gallery.
Want more resources or information on a recent program, see the video gallery or our Frendz blog or search on the subject or program name.
Want to support us through event sponsorship or as a community partner? Learn more about sponsorship and community partnership opportunities.
Looking to have some fun with others by working on a committee? See our committee descriptions.
Check out these virtual events on the CPL website. The Edgewater Branch Library is now open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
Friends At A Glance
Mission: Let’s Partner
Our mission is to partner with and advocate for the Edgewater Branch Library. To respond to our community’s library needs. To educate and engage the community in using and enjoying all our library’s resources.
Support: Let’s Get Involved
Be a member or be a friend. Join Friends of the Edgewater Library with an annual or lifetime membership. Get involved as sponsor. Volunteer for our Book Sale, or just show up! By being a friend, you make new friends.
Events: Let’s Get Together
Meet your neighbors. Listen to an author. Share your reading experiences. Explore a new literary genre. Donate your used books. Meet an historical character. Make new friends. Discuss a community issue. Hover over the shaded dates on our Friends’ Calendar above to see what’s happening; be sure to click on the event name to see complete details about each event.