Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library - Union County, NJ

05/30/2026

The Friends are excited to welcome back Risa Greiss and Jeannette Howard of Root to Rise Connect for an evening meditation program on June 18, 2026 at 7pm. Both are certified Yoga Instructors and Reiki practitioners for over 16 years. In this inspiring workshop you will learn basic and accessible meditation techniques to help you craft your own meditation practice. You will be gently guided and supported to begin on your own path to peace. No experience necessary!
Registration link: https://friendsmeditationworkshop3.eventbrite.com/

05/04/2026

*Updated Flyer* Join the Friends as we welcome Mr. Ken Jakupko of Ken's Antiques, Summit Antique Center on Wednesday July 8th at 7pm for an antique appraisal program. The event is limited to the first 50 participants with a limit of two items per person. Items should be labeled with your name. Doors open at 6:30pm. No registration is required.

05/02/2026

The Friends of the SFPL is having a Pop-up Jewelry Sale today, Saturday May 2nd, until 4:30pm, and Sunday May 3rd, 1-3:30pm. Our library is located at 66 Mountain Ave. All proceeds from our sales benefit the patrons of our Library. Our sales are cash only.

05/01/2026

Join the Friends as we welcome Mr. Ken Jakupko of Ken's Antiques, Summit Antique Center on Wednesday July 8th at 7pm for an antique appraisal program. The event is limited to the first 50 participants with a limit of two items per person. Items should be labeled with your name. Doors open at 6:30pm. No registration is required.

04/24/2026

The Friends of the Springfield Library are sponsoring a Children's Book Sale at our library (66 Mountain Ave). We have an assortment of books suitable for children and young adults. Prices are .50 cents for softcover, $1.00 for hardcover books. Specials and boxed sets are priced slightly higher. All proceeds from our events benefit the patrons of our library.

04/23/2026

The Friends of the SFPL is celebrating National Library Week by offering a 10 percent discount on items currently in the jewelry display cases. A representative of the Friends will be in the library, April 24-25 Friday & Saturday 11am-4pm, to assist patrons with a purchase.

04/19/2026

04/05/2026

The Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library will host the annual Children's Book Sale from April 23-26, 2026 at the Library Meeting Room.
Thursday, April 23: 11:00am-8:00pm
Friday, April 24: 11:00am-4:30pm
Saturday, April 25: 10:30am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 26: 1:00pm-3:30pm
All proceeds from sale fund additional programming at the library. Children's book donations are accepted year-round at the Library Circulation Desk.

03/29/2026

The Friends will be hosting a spring pop-up jewelry sale in May!
May 2, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm
May 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Come browse a variety of items and support library programs! We hope to see you there.
The sale will take place at the library.
Please note the sale is cash and carry. Credit cards will not be accepted.

03/27/2026

As a reminder, donations of paperbacks, children's books, recent adult hardcover books, magazines (within 3 months), and fine and costume jewelry are always welcome. Items should be clean and suitable for resale. Items may be dropped off at the Circulation Desk during library business hours.
The Friends appreciate your continued support.