Friends

What is "Friends of the Oneonta Public Library"?

Friends is a group of concerned citizens dedicated to achieving community support and involvement in providing for the needs of our library.

What is the mission of Friends?

Our mission is to help the library meet the challenges of today and remain vital far into the future.

How do Friends help the library?

Friends helps our library by:

    Funding programs, services and building needs that are beyond what the general library budget can provide.
    Underwriting special library projects (such as Summer Reading).
    Promoting the use of the library by the entire community and surrounding areas.
    Keeping the community abreast of the library's activities and current needs that might be possible projects for Friends.

How do Friends raise funds?

Memberships are a major source of funding for the Friends of the Oneonta Public Library. In addition to memberships, Friends sponsors special events throughout the year to raise additional funds (such as the Writer's Conference).

When you join or contribute to Friends, be assured that your contribution will directly benefit the needs of the Oneonta Public Library.

Why does Friends need you?

    Each friend will be an ambassador for the library to our entire community.
    Each event adds to the stature of the library in the community.