Irondequoit Public Library: Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library

Membership

What We Do

Benefits

Board of Directors

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 Terry Buford, Library Director at 336-6064

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
Provide volunteer opportunities for teens and adults
Encourage the use of the Library's resources and services
Assist the Irondequoit Public Library to achieve its goals

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
2009 Board of Directors

Richard Episcopo	President
Marilyn Sargeant	Vice President
Bonnie Arnold	Secretary
Dawn Hicks	Treasurer
Toni Braund	Member At Large
Chris Finger	Member At Large
Patti Nenni	Member At Large
Stephanie Squicciarini	Library Board Liaison
The Board is looking for some new board members. Interested individuals are invited to attend the Friends' monthly meeting.

Fundraising

Zippered Totebag	The current fundraising project for the Friends is a zippered totebag. There is a mesh pocket on each side along with a zippered pocket in the front. The main compartment can also be zippered shut. They are currently available at both branches for $10 each.
2010 "Book Lover's" Daily Calendar	The Friends are also offering a 2010 Page-A-Day "Book Lover's" Calendar. It will be available after Labor Day for $10 at both branches.
2008 Friends Cookbook Sold Out	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 We are currently working on a second edition and are beginning to collect recipes. Contact Chris Finger at 338.7992 for more information.