Welcome!
The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library, organized in 1952, is the oldest Friends group in the Boston Public Library system. We are a group of people who love libraries and all the enrichment they bring to our community. We especially love the Jamaica Plain Branch.
We plan and sponsor free educational and cultural programs for the JP community, including the management of the gallery space
We raise funds to purchase and lend free museum passes to library patrons
We raise funds to purchase library materials and supplies for the JP Branch
We advocate for enhancements to the library and its collections
We strongly supported a complete renovation and expansion of the JP Branch Library in order to better serve the needs of the JP community - that was completed in 2017
Support programming at your local library: Become a member now. Memberships start at just $10/year.
Not ready to become a member? Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming events.
“While the library is a bastion of intellectual freedom, its value goes beyond supporting noble ideals. For many people, their library is the only place to access the internet, apply for jobs, or to find a quiet space for study and reflection. Libraries also provide essential services to vulnerable populations, offering literacy programs, citizenship classes, and career workshops. They are not just buildings filled with books and big ideas; they are dynamic centers of opportunity, fueled by passionate, skilled library workers who understand and serve the unique needs of their communities.”
