Friends of Bosler Fundraising
ART SALE
The Friends have a dedicated space in The Bookery reserved for selling donated artwork. This is available throughout the year, so anytime you stop in you may find new art on display.
Donations of artwork are accepted whenever The Bookery is open. This includes paintings and prints, photography, art glass, sculpture, mirrors, handcrafted pottery or baskets, etc. If you are curious if a particular item is acceptable please contact The Bookery Manager, Barbara Bui.
Artwork that is not sold is donated to Community Aid or similar organizations.
THE BOOKERY
The Bookery is the Friends of Bosler’s used book store located in the historic original library, now called the East Wing. The Bookery accepts donations of used books, movies, games, and more, and sells them to the public for excellent prices. Over the years, the success of The Bookery has allowed the Friends of Bosler Memorial Library to be one of the largest single financial donors to the Bosler Memorial Library and its programs.
Learn more about The Bookery by clicking here
DELICIOUS PASSAGES COOKBOOKS
The official Friends of the Bosler cookbook. You will find many savory recipes collected from Carlisle’s most creative cooks. A hardback book with many wonderful and delicious recipes in a very colorful and pleasing display. Great for a hostess gift or birthday, Christmas, wedding shower, etc. Pick one up at The Bookery for just $3.00.
HARVEST OF THE ARTS
During Downtown Carlisle Association’s Harvest of the Arts in September you’ll find the Friends of Bosler's booth directly outside the Library building with a great selection of Meadowbrooke Gourds, at excellent prices!
Gourds leftover from the event are sold in The Bookery while supplies last.
QUILT RAFFLE
We want to congratulate Virginia Mauk, our 2024 quilt raffle winner!
All proceeds from the Friends of Bosler’s annual quilt raffle benefit the Bosler Memorial Library and its collections, programs, and services. The winner is drawn each year at the Friends November Board meeting.
You can view the 2025 quilt hanging at the top of the grand staircase next time you visit the Library. The 2025 quilt is sponsored by M&T Bank. Raffle tickets for the quilt can be purchased at The Bookery.




