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Friends
2024 Business Friends of the Shelton Libraries
The Virtual Book Nook
Become a Friend of the Shelton Libraries
The purpose of the Friends is to support the Shelton Library System through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer service.
Friends’ membership donations have supported reading programs, collection development, museum passes, furniture purchases, and many other projects. As we grow, we can do even more! Both libraries need your help to make all this happen through service, fundraising, and awareness raising. Members are invited to quarterly Friends’ meetings, including the annual meeting in October. These meetings include updates on programs and voting privileges.
We thank our library Friends for their participation, ideas, and support!
Please click on this link to open the 2025 application form. Fill in the information, then print the form.
Please mail the form with your check to Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster Street, Shelton, CT 06484, or drop it off at the circulation desk at either the Plumb Library or the Branch.
The Friends also conduct an annual spring appeal to local businesses for their support and sponsorship. Business Friends are posted on our website and at each library to thank them for their generous donations.
Donations of Materials
Plumb Memorial Library’s Donation Policy
The Plumb Memorial Library accepts donations of materials in clean, usable condition. All donations become property of the Friends of the Shelton Libraries to be used at their discretion.
We WILL gratefully accept:
- Hardcover books
- Paperbacks
- Children’s Books
- Audiobooks
- Jigsaw puzzles (complete)
We DO NOT accept:
- Textbooks, Encyclopedias, Medical, Computer, or Condensed Books
- Magazines or Newspapers
- Cassette Books / Music
- Music CDs
- DVDs
- Record albums
- VHS Tapes
- Toys / Games / Stuffed Animals
- Any materials that are damaged
The library is not obligated to return any donated items or to inform the donor of the status of their donated items.
Plumb Memorial Library will accept donations in the green book drop daily unless signage notifies patrons that the drop is closed. (Note: This usually occurs around holidays)
Huntington Branch Library’s Donation Policy
The Huntington Branch Library is not accepting donations at this time.
Huntington Branch Library is currently accepting donations of fiction and nonfiction books that are in very good condition and have been published within the past 2 years. Donations of DVDs and Blu-rays that are still cellophane-wrapped are also being accepted.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering at the Plumb Memorial Library? The Friends of the Shelton Libraries manage all book donations. More hands are always welcome! Tasks include sorting, categorizing, and maintaining our successful Book Nook. Orientation is offered.
Interested parties can email friendsofthesheltonlibraries@gmail.com.