Fundraisers / Events

Scroll through our upcoming events below.

Pepperell Fall Festival

September 16, 2023    10am-3pm 

The Friends will be at this year's Pepperell Fall Festival sharing information about the Friends and the Library. Friends members and library staff will be there to answer any questions. Wine Tasting glasses, FLL car magnets and clings, holiday cards, and used books for all ages will be available for purchase.

This event is free to the community. With over 80 area crafters, food vendors, entertainers, and businesses participated.  Location: Pepperell Town Field - 4 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA

Annual Wine Tasting

October 14, 2023   6:30-9:30pm

A $25 ticket includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a stemless wine glass imprinted with a new town image designed by a local artist. Come and enjoy an adult night out with wine, friends, and food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tickets will be available for purchase on September 5th online, at the Library or Pepperell Beverage with cash or checks (payable to Friends of the Lawrence Library or FLL). Credit cards will be accepted at the Library the night of the event.

Puzzle sale


We are bringing back the puzzle sale again this year on Saturday, November 4th from 11am - 1pm.

Enjoy a piece-fun Saturday morning browsing our selection. Stock up on puzzles to get you through the winter!

To make a bigger and better selection we will accept gently used puzzles two days before - Thursday, November 2nd - Friday, November 3rd.

Purchase price: make a donation.


Annual Tree Lighting

December 1, 2023   6:45pm

Join us for a tradition over 20 years in the making. Come sing along and enjoy free refreshments as we await Santa's arrival on the fire truck. Then visit him and take a picture in our winter wonderland.

Annual Pie Sale

February 10, 2024  11:30am - 1:00pm

We had over 60 pies in 2023. There will be pies of all sorts including traditional dessert pies, quiches, and pizza pies. All pies are donated and sold $3 a slice.


Annual Used Book Sale

March 15-17, 2024

Our annual book sale now held at The Fitz Collaborative (45 Main St. Pepperell, MA).

Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-3pm

Prices:
$2 Adult and Young Adult Hard Cover books
$1 Juvenile Hard Cover books, all media (audio books, CDs, DVDs)
$.50 All paperbacks and children's books
Checks and credit cards will be accepted.
Sunday is fill a paper bag for $10 - we supply the bag.

Annual Toy Yard Sale

Held in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale in the April-May timeframe, this event is held on the front lawn of the Library, rain or shine 8am - 12pm. Come down for some fantastic finds.

Items can be donated the week prior to the sale. Always wanted:

  • Toys - big or small - indoor or outdoor
  • Baby Items
  • Games and puzzles
  • No stuffed animals, please!!