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Library: Friends of the Library
  
Incorporated in the mid-1980's as a tax-exempt, not-for-profit membership association, the Friends has grown to encompass some 800 individuals whose mission is to focus public attention on the Library's services, facilities and needs; sponsor special projects; secure materials that are beyond the reach of the regular Library budget, and perform other services helpful to the institution.  
   

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Who are the Friends?
This volunteer organization contributes generously to the government funded Library's ability to serve the community.
Friends of the Bronxville Public Library Board of Directors

President
Sarah S. Normand

Vice President
Doug Rossini

Treasurer
Andy White

Secretary
Nina L. Evison

Directors
 RuthAnn Brazill
Charles Goldberg
Liz Lim-Dutton
Maggie Monahan
Robert Scott
Linda Smith-Shearer
Ruth Walter
Fern Watters
Anne Zaldastani

How did they begin?

The first active Library partnership coincided with the formal chartering of the institution itself in 1906 when a collection of books was established for public use in the old village hall. A group of civic-minded women raised funds to purchase materials for the fledgling facility. Over the years other gifts came from Bronxville benefactors in bequests and other contributions in appreciation of the vital Library role in setting the style and tone of the community. In the 1980's the solid and enduring legal structure of today's Friends eventually took shape.

What do the Friends do for the Library?

In the past several years, the Friends’ contributions have expanded at a remarkable rate, providing regular financial support for the Library such as:
funding programs for children and teens
sponsoring author visits, musical performances and film series for adults
underwriting other special events of community interest
funding general book, periodical and DVD acquisitions
In addition to these ongoing contributions, the Friends provide special assistance to the Library when needed.  Most recently they have provided funding for special projects such as:
a new rug for use during children’s programs
a new movie screen for the Yeager Room
new book drops
security upgrades
the Trustees’ Art Preservation Project

How can I support the Friends?

The Friends depend on financial and other support from all segments of the community. Please click here for a form that may be completed and mailed - along with a check made payable to the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library, Inc. -- to 201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY  10708.
The Friends Board of Directors meets annually in January to elect new directors, who are elected to a three-year term.  If you are interested in joining the Friends Board of Directors, please contact the Library.