The Friends of Ilsley Library is a non-profit organization working to extend the Library's services and facilities. Organized in 1967, the Friends now number over four hundred members. Funds raised by membership contributions and Book Sales have provided nearly $20,000 in support in the past year and a half. Their invaluable assistance has allowed the library to host innovative programming, purchase and implement new technology, develop staff competencies, assist low income non-residents obtain borrowing privileges, initiate building improvements, and countless other wonderful things.

The Friends hold their book sale on the first Saturday of every month in the Vermont Room on the second floor of the library from 11 am to 3 pm. Don't miss out on Middlebury's best kept secret for used books.

Donations for the book sale are accepted daily by the library staff. Please, salable books only. No magazines or encyclopedias will be accepted.

The Friends are pleased to present monthly speakers, free of charge, on the third Thursdays during September - November and January - May. These speakers represent a wide range of interests and are always entertaining. Unless otherwise noted, these events take place in the Ilsley Library meeting room, with refreshments served at 10:00 am and the speaker beginning at 10:30