Who are the Friends?

	This volunteer organization contributes generously to the government funded Library's ability to serve the community.
	Friends of the Bronxville Public Library Board of Directors President Sarah S. Normand Vice President RuthAnn Brazill Treasurer Margaret Monahan Secretary Fern Watters Directors Cynthia Beglin RuthAnn Brazill Charles Goldberg Dina Grant Liz Lim-Dutton Ellen de Saint Phalle Doug Rossini Robert Scott Linda Smith-Shearer Ruth Walter Anne Zaldastani

How did they begin?

The first active Library partnership coincided with the formal chartering of the institution itself in 1906 when a collection of books was established for public use in the old village hall. A group of civic-minded women raised funds to purchase materials for the fledgling facility. Over the years other gifts came from Bronxville benefactors in bequests and other contributions in appreciation of the vital Library role in setting the style and tone of the community. In the 1980's the solid and enduring legal structure of today's Friends eventually took shape.

What do the Friends do for the Library?

	In the past several years, the Friends’ contributions have expanded at a remarkable rate, providing regular financial support for the Library such as: funding programs for children and teens sponsoring author visits, musical performances and film series for adults underwriting other special events of community interest funding general book, periodical and DVD acquisitions
	In addition to these ongoing contributions, the Friends provide special assistance to the Library when needed.  Most recently they have provided funding for special projects such as: a new rug for use during children’s programs a new movie screen for the Yeager Room new book drops security upgrades the Trustees’ Art Preservation Project

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