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Who are the Friends?

The Friends are library supporters who are committed to strengthening the library and helping it provide the best service possible to the community.

Download the Friends Constitution

2012-2013 Friends Officers

Linda Tague - President
Patti Castano - Vice-President
Doreen Castano - Treasurer
Sue Habbersett - Secretary


When do the Friends meet?

The next Friends of the Library meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday, April 8th, 2013 in the library. Everyone is welcome!

Friends Garage Sale 2013

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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Thursday, February 14th
Friday, February 15th
Saturday, February 16th
Find new-to-you treasures and support the library!

Friends Book Sale 2013

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FRIENDS ONLY:
Wednesday, April 24th: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Thursday, April 25th: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday, April 26th: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 27th: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Book donations accepted March 18th through April 22nd.

Friends Newsletters


April 2013
January 2013 
June 2012
April 2012

2012 Annual Membership Fees:

  • Adult membership - $9
  • Family membership - $14
  • Business membership - $25
  • Premier membership* - $50

Membership Application

Download the 2012 Friends Application here.
Completed applications can be mailed to the library or dropped off in person. Copies of the application are also available in the library.

Benefits of Being a Friend

  • Photo copies at $0.05 per copy instead of $0.20
  • Early-bird buying privileges at the annual book sale during the Members' Pre-Sale
  • The opportunity to purchase books through the library at discounted rates.
  • Friends pay $0.50* per held item instead of the $1.00 fee charged to patrons without a membership.
*Premier members receive free holds


Friends Scholarships

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The Friends of the Library awarded Dominique Castano-Polfleit a $500.00 scholarship this spring! Dominique received the award at the Spencerport High School Awards Ceremony on May 31, 2012. Congratulations, Dominique!

The Friends of the Library scholarship application is open to those who have a connection to the library (a member of the Junior Friends, a volunteer, a staff member). Applicants will write an essay of 500 words explaining their goals, career decisions and how they could benefit humanity. The selection committee begins accepting applications in January and the decision is made at the April meeting. The scholarship is presented at the Awards Ceremony at the High School in the spring.

Friends Scholarship Application


What the Friends Do
  • Organize book sales and other activities to raise money to benefit the Library.
  • Support the Library through equipment purchases and volunteer time.
  • Fund programs for all ages.
  • Sponsoring the Junior Friends and their activities.
  • Lobby our legislators on behalf of the Library.
  • Volunteer in the library, performing such tasks as sorting book donations and reading shelves.
  • Representing the Library at community events such as Canal Days
  • Helping the Library promote literacy in our community
  • Delivering books to homebound individuals in Ogden

What Friends Have Done for the Library
  • Purchased computer software for use by Library patrons.
  • Purchased community display cases used in the Library foyer.
  • Purchased furniture for the children's area.
  • Purchased an Ellison Lettering Machine and dies for cutting letters and figures.
  • Funded a variety of programs for children and teenagers.
  • Purchased a DVD/CD cleaner which greatly prolongs the life of our collections.
  • Purchased T-shirts, totes, and other promotional items.
  • Purchased a cold-press laminator.
  • Purchased picture frames for historical photos
  • Purchased a full-size popcorn machine. 
  • Purchased flower and plants for the library garden.
  • Funded a Christmas Lunch for the library staff

We thank the Friends for all that they do!

Ogden Farmers' Library | 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 | 585.617.6181 | FAX: 585.352.3406