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Friends of the Library

Mission Statement

The purpose of the corporation is to assist the Irondequoit Public Library by bringing the services of the Library to the attention of the public and by raising money to purchase equipment, sponsor programs and otherwise assist the library in its financial needs.

The Friends through the purchasing of equipment, materials and programs for the Library will broaden the services of the library.  The major fund raising will be through membership sales.  The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization

Membership

Many types of tax deductible membership options are available

Business, Club & Organization

Business, Clubs and Organizations are welcome to join.  If your group is interested and would like to learn more about Friends' programs, please contact Terry Buford, Library Director at 336-6064

 Special Event or Tribute Membership

Celebrate births, graduations and other special events with a donation to the Friends in his/her name!  Use a tribute donation to recognize a special teacher or to honor an achievement.

 Memorials

You may also wish to consider a Memorial donation to remember a loved one.  The Friends organization is registered as not-for-profit and may be designated by families for memorial donations in lieu of flowers.

 Membership Prices

Individual    $10
Family         $15
Sponsoring $25
Patron   $50 or above
Business/Club/Organization
Special Event Tribute (Please include type of celebration/tribute and honoree's name & address on a separate sheet)
Memorial For:

 

Stop in at either branch of the Irondequoit Public Library to join or mail checks payable to Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library to:
Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library
45 Cooper Road
Rochester, NY  14617
Please include a Friends membership form, which you can download here.

What We Do

Fund special programs and initiatives not covered in the Library's operating budget

  • Children's Programs

  • Teen Programs

  • Summer Reading Program

  • Adult Programs

  • Tuesday Book Discussion Group

  • Author's Visits

  • Visiting Performers
  • Support Literacy
  • Provide volunteer opportunities for teens and adults
  • Encourage the use of the Library's resources and services
  • Assist the Irondequoit Public Library to achieve its goals

 

Membership Benefits

  • Your membership contribution is tax deductible

  • Your name is published in the Friends' Annual Report

  • Friends' Newsletter

  • Eligibility to apply for membership in the Irondequoit Federal Credit Union on Perrin Drive

  • Satisfaction you've helped support literacy!

 

Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library
2007 Board of Directors

Richard Episcopo President
Marilyn Sargeant Vice President
Bonnie Arnold Secretary
Dawn Hicks Treasurer
Toni Braund Member
Chris Finger Member At Large
Stephanie Squicciarini Member At Large
Patti Nenni Member At Large
The Board is looking for some new members.  Interested individuals are invited to attend the Friends' monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month.