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Friends of Sachem Public Library

Friends of the Sachem Public LibraryThe Friends of Sachem Library are an enthusiastic and dedicated group of volunteers committed to supporting Sachem Public Library.  Since 1986, they have provided funding to the Library through sales of books and book bags.  Throughout these twenty plus years, the Friends have made many major contributions to the Library.  Additionally, their sponsorship of library programs and special events benefits the entire community.  Each spring, the Friends of Sachem Library offer two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who live in the Sachem school district.

As record numbers of patrons enjoy our wonderful Library, the Friends of the Sachem Public Library continue to support, enrich and help expand the library's services to our community.

Since 1986, we Friends have been a not-for-profit organization dedicated to volunteer work and to the financing of the extras that increase the library's vitality and value.

If you have not yet joined us, please fill out the application and send in your membership contribution today.

If you love libraries and love our community, join us! Click here for a printable Friend's Membership Application.

Friends' Gifts To The Library

Over the years the Friends have generously supported library activities through their purchases of such items as:

  • Pilot funding for the Library's Museum Adventure service
  • An assistive hearing system for the Community Room
  • A contribution toward the piano
  • A portable wheel chair
  • An Emergency Defibrillator
  • Book Baskets
  • A Clearview on-screen magnifier for the visually impaired
  • A Chef's demo table for cooking and craft programs
  • Display cases

And for the community's children...

  • A new sound & projection system
  • An entire series of hand puppets
  • A die-cutting machine for paper shapes
  • A large activity play cube
officers

The officers for 2009-2010 are:

President:
Harriet Brown
Vice President:
Louisa Fink Lorito
Secretary:
Gail Harfe
Treasurer:
Marianna Crismali
Membership:
June Zinsley

 

Become a Member

Download the Friends of Sachem Library membership form by clicking here or request it at the Library and join now! The Friends usually meet on the second Thursday of each month. The Library newsletter and the online events calendar list specific activities, meeting dates and times.

Friends' Meetings 2009

MeetingThursday, January 1410:30 a.m. Room C
Meeting Thursday, February 1110:30 a.m. Room A
Book SaleSaturday, February 2710-Noon (Friends Only)Room A
Book Sale Saturday, February 27Noon - 4 p.m.Room A
MeetingThursday, March 1110:30 a.m.Room A
MeetingThursday, April 810:30 a.m.Room A
Book SaleSaturday, April 2410-Noon (Friends Only) Room A
Book SaleSaturday, April 24Noon - 4 p.m. Room A
Book SaleSunday, April 25Noon - 3 p.m. Room A
MeetingThursday, May 1310:30 a.m.Room A
MeetingThursday, June 1010:30 a.m.Room A
MeetingThursday, September 910:30 a.m.Room A
Annual ReceptionSaturday, September 112 p.m. – 4 p.m.Room A
MeetingThursday, October 1410:30 a.m.Room A
Book SaleSaturday, October 1610-Noon (Friends Only)Room A & B
Book SaleSaturday, October 16Noon - 4 p.m.Room A & B
Book SaleSunday, October 17Noon - 3 p.m.Room A & B
MeetingThursday, November 1110:30 a.m.Room A