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Volunteering

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Library’s efforts to provide quality library service to the residents of Westchester. The Friends’ activities include:

  • volunteer assistance for library programs
  • delivery of books to homebound patrons
  • sponsorship of special children’s programs and events
  • fundraisers for purchasing Library equipment and materials
  • annual book sales
  • holiday decorations (Poinsettia plants in Library)
  • represent Library at Westchester Fest

For the Friends' current news and events, click here.

Used book sales
Each spring, the Friends organize a used book sale. The sale is held in the Library's Community Room and offers a wide selection of literature and non-fiction books (hardbacks and paperbacks), music CDs, and films on VHS and DVD. Donations are accepted year-round. One of the benefits extended to the membership is admission to the members-only opening of the annual book sale. Throughout the year, the Friends sponsor a perpetual book sale rack locatedin the Library.

Annual Friends membership dues:

  • Individual $ 5.00
  • Family $ 10.00
  • Supporting $ 15.00
  • Business $ 25.00
  • Lifetime $100.00

Membership applications are available at all library service desks and every Friends-sponsored event. To print an application, click here.