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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 Ann Ryan at 544-1948

 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.

Contact the Friends by email: friendslibraryirondequoit@yahoo.com

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
  • Encourage the use of the Library's resources and services
  • Assist the Irondequoit Public Library to achieve its goals
Come visit the Friends at the Irondequoit Farmer's Market!
Thursdays, 4 PM - dusk through October.

Membership Benefits

  • Your membership contribution is tax deductible

  • Your name is published in the Friends' Annual Report

  • 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
2010 Board of Directors

Ann Ryan President
Chris Finger Vice President
Bonnie Arnold Secretary
Dawn Hicks Treasurer
Toni Braund Member At Large
David Heffer/Miriam Ganze Library Board Liaison
The Board is looking for some new board members.  Interested individuals are invited to attend the Friends' monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the McGraw branch at 7 PM.


Fundraising



2008 Friends Cookbook
Sold Out

 We are currently working on a second edition and are in the process of collecting recipes. Contact Chris Finger at 338-7992 for more information.

The Friends Cookbook published in Spring 2008 contains over 150 delicious recipes from the community and local photos. It is currently SOLD OUT. Several copies are in circulation at the library