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Kiwanis and Friends Winter Clothing Drive
Come join us at the Linden Public Library for the Friends and Kawanis Winter Clothing Drive!
- What: Kiwanis and Friends Winter Clothing Drive. New hats, gloves/mittens, jackets, and sock donations! To benefit the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless and St. Joseph’s Social Services. Both organizations are located in Elizabeth, but also provide services/programs for individuals and families in surrounding Union County communities including Linden.
- When: January 6, 2025 until February 28, 2025.
- Where: Linden Public Library.
- How: Drop off in the Linden Public Library Lobby until February 28, 2025.
Get Sneakers Recycling Program
Support the Friends of the Library in partnership with GotSneakers by donating used/new sneakers. Clean out your closet for a good cause. Recycle. Reuse. Make a difference.
- What: Get Sneakers Recycling Program, in partnership with GotSneakers, a sneaker recycling organization to turn old sneakers into cash and keep them out of landfills.
- Where & How: Drop off at the Linden Public Library.
Raise money for The Friends of Linden Library when you shop online!
Raise money for the Friends of the Linden Library Inc. when you shop online! Over 1,500 of the best stores on the web participate in this free program, and up to 26% of each purchase benefits our cause!
- What: Fundraiser for Friends of the Linden Library.
- How: Search and shop online here. Totally free, no hidden fees, no limits, monthly donation checks.
- Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Updated Tuesday Hours
The Linden Public Library will be open Tuesday nights until 9pm starting February 6, 2024.
Wrap and Yap
Friends of the Linden Public Library invite you to attend Wrap & Yap.
- Who: Adults only.
- What: Bring your holiday presents and wrap them for free with our supplies (donations appreciated), or have a Friend member wrap them for you for a $5 donation. Enjoy company and wrap away! Hot cocoa and cookies will be available.
- When:
- Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9am until 2pm.
- Monday, December 9, 2024 from 4:30pm until 8:30pm.
- Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9am until 2pm.
- Where: Linden Public Library.
- How: Reservations recommended, so that we have enough materials. Donations appreciated. $5 for a Friend member to wrap your holiday gifts.
Smash Burgers & More – Fundraiser for the Friends of the Linden Public Library
Burgers and Bliss Await! Help support the Friends of the Linden Public Library through the Smash Burgers and More fundraiser from 11am until 9pm on October 24, 2024. Burgers and happiness are just a bite away at Smashburger!
- What: Smash Burger and More fundraiser for the Friends of the Linden Public Library. Dine to donate.
- When: October 24, 2024 from 11am until 9pm.
- Where: Smashburger, which is located at 1255 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066.
- How: Dine to donate.
One in Math – Cancelled
One in Math scheduled for Saturday, October 19 at 11am has been cancelled.
Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser
Help support the Friends of the Linden Public Library through the Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring Flower Sale fundraiser.
- What: Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring Flower Sale; a fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Linden Public Library.
- When:
- Catalog sale ends October 10, 2024.
- Online sale ends October 15, 2024.
- How: Click here to order online.
Arts and Crafts Market Fundraiser for the Friends of the Linden Public Library
Help support the Friends of the Linden Public Library through the Arts and Crafts Market fundraiser from 10am until 3pm on October 19, 2024. Come to our fall market and shop for a variety of handmade goods and get some tasty treats!
- What: Arts and Crafts Market fundraiser for the Friends of the Linden Public Library.
- When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am until 3pm.
- Where: Linden Public Library.
- How: For more information, email here
