The Needham Free Public Library is a community hub dedicated to expanding minds, celebrating diversity, and building community through access to materials, resources, and information. Established in 1888, it offers an extensive collection of over 200,000 items, including books, digital resources, magazines, and DVDs, catering to diverse interests and age groups. The library provides a wide range of dynamic programming for children, teens, and adults, such as storytimes, workshops, book clubs, lectures, and author talks. It also emphasizes technology and digital literacy, offering access to computers, high-speed internet, and digital skills workshops. The library aims to foster personal and professional growth, provide answers to residents' questions, satisfy information needs, and create an open environment for community interaction. It also offers services like museum passes, meeting rooms, and homebound services, and provides free access to digital resources like ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies. The library's mission is to be a vibrant and welcoming place for all people to gather, meet, and learn, creating opportunities for programs, services, and outreach through partnerships with local institutions.