Onondaga Free Library

BIG NEWS!

The total 2011 contributions from our Friends has reached $15,000- This is in addition to the $10,000 that was donated by our Friends in 2010!  These generous donations have allowed the Library to purchase:

• Books for juvenile, young adult and adult collections with emphasis on phonics, graphic novels, gardening, history, careers, computing and inspirational fiction
• Additional copies of popular titles in adult fiction, non-fiction, and movies
• Funded several of our summer reading events
• A craft machine and coat racks for the children's area

We extend a very special thank you to all Friends and patrons who contributed to this tremendous effort.  It is a wonderful signal from our community and patrons that they want the new library to continue to thrive.

2011 Festival of Trees Recap 

The 5th Annual Festival of Trees has been our Friends most successful one yet, raising nearly $1,300 to support the Library!

Once again, a BIG thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Festival of Trees - Those who decorated and those who bought raffle tickets!  All of your support is greatly appreciated!

And congratulations to all of winners!  Here is a part of a letter we received from one of the lucky winners...

"Dear Staff, Board and all volunteers of the Onondaga Free Library,

In appreciation for all the hard work involves in your Christmas tree raffle, I wanted to share with you that the tree I won this year was more than just a prize... 

I have a special needs son who loves S.U. sports, so when I saw the S.U. tree, I bought tickets on it and to be honest since I never win anything, forgot it....

As far as he was concerned, that was his most special gift ever from Santa Claus.  He loved it, and for us and everyone we shared this story with, it filled us with the spirit of Christmas.... Thank you all for your part in our Christmas story."

Friends of Onondaga Free Library
The Friends of Onondaga Free Library is an all volunteer, non-profit group whose purpose is to receive and encourage gifts to the Library and focus public attention on the Library’s benefits to the community.  

Attend a Meeting!
Please join Friends meetings which are held the second Monday of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the library.

The Friends make a difference by providing the Library with funds for:

•    Library collections, including books, movies, and periodicals
•    computers and software
•    community programs and events
•    furniture, equipment, and building improvements

Annual Book Sale & Other Fundraisers:
The Friends hold a used book sale each spring offering gently used books, movies, recordings, puzzles and games.   Your donations to this annual event are encouraged.   As the sale approaches each year, contact the library for more details on donating, volunteering and dates.   Other fundraising events held throughout the year include raffles, bake sales, and the annual membership drive.

Become a Friend!
You can join at any time during the year!  Annual membership due are as follows:

•    Senior: $5
•    Individual: $10
•    Family: $25
•    Patron: $100
•    Or another amount of your choosing.

Please mail membership dues to:
Friends of Onondaga Free Library
4840 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215

For more information about the Friends please contact the library at:

• Phone:    (315) 492-1727
• Email:    onondagafree@yahoo.com 
• Address: Listed above

Friends of Onondaga Free Library Volunteer Board Members:

Karen Brogan, President
Sharon Mullen, Vice President
George Bain, Treasurer
Mary Minafri-Girolamo, Secretary
Miriam Kittelberger, Membership Chairperson
Liz Beebe
Ronnie Bernazzani
Robin Brown
Daphne Goldacker
John Ott
Joanne Stevens
Marianne Sullivan