There are many great reasons to join FOWL. Your membership helps us provide:
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Books for children and adults
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Audiobooks, CD’s and DVD’s
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Funding for programs, music and speakers
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Activities and programs for young people, including the Summer Reading Program
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Passes for area zoo and museums
In 2025 - 2026:
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donations from memberships and book sale proceeds helped us fund 90% of the Westport Library's collection of print and audiovisual materials and resources including picture books, fiction and nonfiction children's and young adult books, adult fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and newspapers.
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FOWL dollars also purchased a bench for the entrance to the Library and furniture for the children, adult and teen reading areas as well as additional play sets and materials for children's programs.
FoFowl
FOWL funded the purchase of seeds for the Library's Seed Catelog:
FOWL sponsored the following 2025 - 2026 programs:
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Art For Your Mind - Early New England Seascapes
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Art For Your Mind - Why So Famous?
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Art for Your Mind - Celebrate America's 250th And upcoming events:
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A Revolution of Her Own - Deborah Sampson
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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Quartet
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Reading is Magic with Ed The Wizard
In 2026 the following museum passes were purchased by FOWL for use by Library patrons:
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Buttonwood Park Zoo
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Children's Museum of Greater Fall River
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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New Bedford Whaling Museum
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New England Aquarium, Boston
From a FOWL member and generous library supporter:
"Dear Librarians - Thanks for years of excellent book recommendations and service to the community. I wish I had come in more while I've lived in Westport, but my gratitude for the library happens every day! Wishing you endless support and engagement.
With Library Love,
S.W. "
Become a Member/Renew
It's time to renew or join for 2027, so donate now Online or by check payable to "Friends of Westport Library" and mail to:
P.O. Box 3342
Westport, MA 02790