Friends

Lyons Public Library

67 Canal Street, Lyons, New York 14489
Phone (315) 946-9262 * Fax (315) 946-3320

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What does it mean to be a Friend?

It means that you believe that our community’s library is one of its greatest assets. You may be a senior citizen with a passion for reading, a commuter in search of audio books, a newcomer to the Internet, a young adult looking for a CD, video or magazine, or a child in need of stories. The Lyons Public Library is vital to all members of our community.

The Friends is a group of people dedicated to supplementing library services, raising community awareness, and promoting the use of the library and its facilities. Continual attention and updating will assure the growth of our collection of books, magazines, audio books, video tapes, and compact discs. Computer technology is rapidly advancing, and Friends support helps us all experience the adventure of the information age’s latest tools.

Becoming a Friend is one valuable way to give something to our community. When we help the library, we help family, friends and neighbors. It is your opportunity to be a voice in our community by standing behind this priceless institution.

What kind of Friend do you want to be?

Membership Level Benefits

Individual – $5 Membership cardholder, Newsletter, Attendance at “Friends Preview Night” at Annual Book Sale

Family – $10 Membership cardholder, Newsletter, Attendance at “Friends Preview Night” at Annual Book Sale

Patron – $25 Membership cardholder, Newsletter, Attendance at “Friends Preview Night” at Annual Book Sale

Sponsor – $50 Membership cardholder, Newsletter, Attendance at “Friends Preview Night” at Annual Book Sale

Benefactor – Over $50 Membership cardholder, Newsletter, Attendance at “Friends Preview Night” at Annual Book Sale

Fundraising – Plan, set up, & operate annual book sales, bake sales, special events, dessert program, memorials, adopt-a-book program and annual membership drive.

Advocacy – Encouraging awareness of library needs at local and state levels; publicizing voting for library funds and issues, advisory board for long range planning.

Programs – Book Snacks (monthly guests review a book while you enjoy provided refreshments); and monthly Book Discussion Group (when we discuss a particular book and author).

Support – The funds we acquire are:

1.) set aside to grow (e.g. investing in certificates of deposit)

2.) used to make special purchases (e.g. computers, furniture, and equipment)

3.) used to support or enhance existing library programs (e.g. funding entertainers for the summer reading program)

For more information on the Friends,

call the library at (315) 946-9262