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The Newburgh Chandler Public Library Friends, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the NCPL>

is a non-partisan, non-profit organization of community members dedicated to supporting and promoting the growth and development of the NCPL System.

10/27/2026

If you have little ones, this looks like a fun event that's taking place this Thursday at the new Ohio Township Park off Libbert Road in Newburgh. 🎃

10/23/2026

The WINNER of the free Friends book bag is: BRIANNE PLEWKE!

Brianne is reading "The Harvey Girls" by Juliette Fay.

Thanks to all readers who participated in our drawing. We loved celebrating National Friends of the Libraries Week with you!

Note to Brianne: Congratulations! We'll be in touch via Facebook messenger to coordinate drop-off of your bag.

10/22/2026

Sweater weather is almost here! And what a great time to grab a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa, and a great book!

Here are some picks that our followers are reading right now:

--"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah
--"The Light Eaters" by Zoe Schlanger
--"The Fleet Street Murders" by Charles Finch
--"Know My Name" by Chanel Miller
--"The Stand" by Stephen King
--"The Surrogate Mother" by Frieda McFadden

Happy National Friends of the Library Week, and happy reading!

10/21/2026

THE ANSWERS!

Here are the book titles for the First Line Trivia post earlier today. Thanks to everyone who played along. :)

1. "A Tale of Two Cities"
2. "Moby-Dick"
3. "The Great Gatsby"
4. "1984"
5. "To Kill a Mockingbird"
6. "Pride and Prejudice"
7. "The Catcher in the Rye"
8. "A Thousand Splendid Suns"
9. "The Lovely Bones"
10. "Where the Crawdads Sing"

10/21/2026

FIRST LINE TRIVIA!

Let's play a game to celebrate National Friends of the Libraries Week! Can you guess the book title based on its first line? Feel free to put your results in the comments. (10/10, 9/10, etc.)

Answers will be posted tonight! You've got this!
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1. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . . "

2. "Call me Ishmael."

3. "In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since."

4. 'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."

5. "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow."

6. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

7. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth."

8. "Miriam was five years old the first time she heard the word harami."

9. "My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973."

10. "The morning burned so August-hot, the marsh's moist breath hung the oaks and pines with fog."

10/20/2026

EXPANDED HOURS AT CHANDLER LOCATION!

As renovations continue at the Newburgh Bell Road and Downtown libraries, you are welcome to feed your bookworm habit at the Chandler Library, which is open extended hours right now! Just a short drive from Newburgh, the Chandler Library is located at 402 S. Jaycee Street, directly across the street from Chandler Elementary School.

The friendly staff at Chandler is happy to help you with all your library needs, especially now, during National Friends of the Libraries Week! 😊📚📀📖 Hope to see you there soon.

10/19/2026

CELEBRATE NATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES WEEK WITH US!

To say a huge thank you to our amazing community, the Friends of the Newburgh Chandler Public Libraries are hosting a special giveaway this week. You could win a 🎉FREE🎉 Friends book bag to carry all your favorite reads!

Simply comment below with the title of the book you are currently reading. That's it!

The winner will be randomly drawn on Friday evening and tagged right here on this post.

We can't wait to see what everyone is reading. Happy National Friends of the Libraries Week, and good luck!

10/18/2026

Did you know that behind the scenes of the Newburgh Chandler Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who are working to support our beloved libraries? The Friends of the Library group funds special programs, purchases new materials, and encourages community reading.

Please join us in spirit as we celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week. And if you'd like to join the Friends, we'd love to have you! Email us at [email protected] and we'll send you the details.

Happy reading!

09/24/2026

We ❤ the dedicated staff of the Newburgh and Chandler Libraries! Today, the Friends of Newburgh Chandler Public Library dropped off snacks and goodies to show our appreciation to these hard-working team members. Thank you for all you do! We hope you enjoyed your treats!

(Pictured with her sweet smile is Kyla from the Chandler Library.)

07/23/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Reading might be a key to living longer. According to a 2016 study from researchers at the Yale University School of Public Health, reading books could reduce mortality by up to 20%*!

Visit the Friends' collection of affordable books at the Chandler and Bell Road Libraries soon to nourish your brain for years to come.

Address

4111 Lakeshore Drive
Newburgh, IN
47630

Website

https://www.ncplibraries.org/friends-of-ncpl/

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