The Mission of the Friends
"...to encourage, receive and administer gifts for... special items or projects not covered in the library's operating budget... and to support the library in developing its services and facilities..."
The Friends meet monthly to plan programs, prepare for the annual book sale and investigate sources of funding. Meetings are held in the Chappaqua Library, and the public is invited to attend. Our primary sources of income are the annual June used book sale, fund-raising events, special donations, membership dues, and a fall membership drive.
The Chappaqua Public Library is at 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514. To reach the friends, please call the library at (914)-238-4779, and ask for reference (Option 2), or e-mail them at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Since its inception, Chappaqua Library has depended on volunteers. In recent years, a very active friends group has worked hard to supplement the library budget and offer additional materials and programs. These include:
Book and AV shelving
Reference books and AV materials
Comfortable chairs and sofas
On-line computers for the public
Shelving and materials for the Learning Center
Furniture for the courtyard
Renovation of the theater entrance and lobby
Installation of the Infrared Listening System
The courtyard bird, butterfly and native plant sanctuary
A Shakespearean garden
Refurbishing of the Children's Program Room
Toys for the Children's Room
We also fund many library programs including:
Writing workshops
Literary workshops
Career workshops
Storytelling events
Music programs
Craft programs
Film programs
Lectures
Book discussion groups for all ages
Chappaqua Challenge Reading Program for 4th & 5th graders
Young Writers Contest for Chappaqua middle and high school students
Summer children's reading programs
Books for new babies
Big Truck Day
Hospitality for all library sponsored programs
