Friends of the Broome County Public Library
The Friends is an organization building a new partnership between the library and the community by 
contributing services that enhance community access for all people.
Our Purpose
- To maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries
- To promote an informed interest in the Broome County Public Library, its services, facilities, and needs
- To receive, administer, and dispose of gifts for the promotion of the objectives of the Broome County Public Library
Our Fundraising Projects
Our fundraising projects help to support special library activities. In 2012, the Friends provided over $29,000 in support for special programs and items not covered by the library's regular budget. All proceeds from our book sales and sales in the gift shop support the library.
Some of the projects funded recently by the Friends include:
- Books
- Computers
- Promotional Materials
- Tables
- Youth Services
- AtoZ Database
- Staff Development Day
- Children's Summer Program
Each year, the Friends support the Children's Summer Reading Program. The 2013 Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program was a BUSY summer, with the special Monday night family programs drawing an attendance of over 1600.
The theme for this year's Summer Reading Program, which the Friends are also sponsoring, will be Fizz! Boom! Read!