The Friends of New Rochelle Public Library, incorporated in 1978, was organized to support the Library's mission by providing cultural programs for all ages and other library needs outside the regular tax-based budget. The Friends raise money through monthly used book sales, an in-library bookstore and membership dues and contributions. The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) is a community resource that seeks to improve the life of every citizen in our city. It is dedicated to encouraging learning in all stages of life, to protecting intellectual freedom and to providing fair and equal access to information.