WE BRING THE LIBRARY TO LIFE!
Our Mission is to support lifelong learning, access to information and community programs for all ages through contributing to the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury.
The Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization as an affiliate member of the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries
The Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization as an affiliate member of the Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries
Board meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 5pm.
@ The Free Library of NH&S
@ The Free Library of NH&S
Become A Member so we can continue to fund these programs and more!
MURAL AND LANDSCAPING FUNDRAISER
We did it! Thanks to sponsors, we have reached our initial $3,000 goal to restore the Beatrix Potter mural.
But we are dreaming bigger.
Our next phase includes native landscaping, a safer pathway to enjoy the mural, improved access to the Children’s Garden, and a design to help manage stormwater runoff.
Sponsors donating more than $250 will be on a permanent plaque placed before the mural.
The donor plaque will read:
Mural and Landscaping Sponsored By
Together, we are creating a more beautiful and welcoming space for everyone.
But we are dreaming bigger.
Our next phase includes native landscaping, a safer pathway to enjoy the mural, improved access to the Children’s Garden, and a design to help manage stormwater runoff.
Sponsors donating more than $250 will be on a permanent plaque placed before the mural.
The donor plaque will read:
Mural and Landscaping Sponsored By
Together, we are creating a more beautiful and welcoming space for everyone.
Your membership or donations helps us to accomplish all of these and more.
Please help us to help the library!
BOOK SALE COMING SOON!
Author Erin O. White shared an excerpt from her debut novel, Like Family, during an engaging conversation moderated by Geri Delevich. White discussed her life, her inspiration, and the creation of this heartfelt story about friendship, family, love, and the complicated bonds that connect us.
Friends were joined by library trustees for the
New Hope Pride Parade.
Writer's Salon with Roy Ziegler
As always Roy shared fascinating details about the history of New Hope in general,
as well as focusing on the details of his newest book, The Mysterious Mr. Maris.
as well as focusing on the details of his newest book, The Mysterious Mr. Maris.
A packed Library Author Roy Ziegler and Carl Glassman
Writer's Salon with Victoria Short
Victoria Short gave an inspiring and entertaining talk about her book.
Many life lessons she taught her students which she shares in her book. Even a must read for adults.
Find Your Mini Pumpkin!
Many life lessons she taught her students which she shares in her book. Even a must read for adults.
Find Your Mini Pumpkin!
Author Victoria Short A good crowd!
Inside Killer Urge: A Writer’s Salon with Steven Fisher
A wonderful afternoon at our Writer’s Salon with local author Steven Fisher.
We raised over $1100 for the Friends through ticket and book sales.
Thank you to Lawrence Booth for his dedication and to author Steven Fisher for his engaging talk.
We raised over $1100 for the Friends through ticket and book sales.
Thank you to Lawrence Booth for his dedication and to author Steven Fisher for his engaging talk.
The Friends have donated $153,000 to support the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury since 2013.
These contributions have funded adult and children’s programming, special events, and important library purchases.
Here are just a few examples of what your support has made possible:
These contributions have funded adult and children’s programming, special events, and important library purchases.
Here are just a few examples of what your support has made possible:
CHRISTMAS PARADE 2025
VIBRANT NEW HOPE: Our 21st Century Stories Celebration
COUNTRY DANCING FUNDRAISER
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PENN COMMUNITY BANK, THE DANCING ELEPHANT, ADDISON WOLFE REAL ESTATE, WAWA, STARBUCKS, SHOPRITE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PENN COMMUNITY BANK, THE DANCING ELEPHANT, ADDISON WOLFE REAL ESTATE, WAWA, STARBUCKS, SHOPRITE
OUR ANNUAL BOOK SALE
Our 2025 BOOK SALE earned us $7,227.50
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED EVERY WEEKEND FROM
MAY 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 14TH.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED EVERY WEEKEND FROM
MAY 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 14TH.
NEW HOPE CELEBRATES 2025 PRIDE PARADE
NEW HOPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARADE 2024
NEW HOPE CELEBRATES PRIDE PARADE 2024
Board Members 2026
President: Kristin Reilly Secretary: Victoria Short Treasurer: Pam Melson
Karl Varnai, Annette Cseri, Beth Moeller, Pamm Kerr, Beth Zarret, Jodi Gertsmann
President: Kristin Reilly Secretary: Victoria Short Treasurer: Pam Melson
Karl Varnai, Annette Cseri, Beth Moeller, Pamm Kerr, Beth Zarret, Jodi Gertsmann
The Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury (FOL) and the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury are two, separate, nonprofit organizations. The library trustees raise funds for essential operations, e.g., salaries, heating/cooling, and building maintenance. The FOL raises funds for special projects, e.g., adult programming, computers, shelving, etc.