Founded in 1983, the Friends of Attleboro Public Library is a community organization dedicated to supporting and fundraising for the Attleboro Public Library. Friends are those residents who regard the library as a vital information and cultural center and a major educational institution. Through a volunteer program of promotional and fundraising activities, the Friends support the Attleboro Public Library and finance purchases not covered by government funds. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.