The Friends of the Merrick Public Library is a nonprofit organization of volunteers that support quality library service in the community through raising public awareness of and advocating for library resources and needs, promoting a public commitment to literacy and library engagement, and supplementing town, state, and trustee funding of materials, programs, equipment, and staff development. The Friends collaborate with the Board of Library Trustees to promote library objectives and interests, support policies, and assist with fundraising, including an annual silent auction and used book sales.