Mission Statement:
The mission of the Friends is to support the programs, staff, and facilities of the public library. We are a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing funds and volunteer services that the library itself may be unable to provide.
The Friends of the Library organization:
- Initiates and produces events to benefit the library, its patrons, local authors and the broader community of Saratoga Springs
- Organizes special fundraising events to support community activities and to encourage library use
- Works closely with the library staff and governing board to ensure that all activities are consistent with, and complementary to, the daily operation of the library
- Provides the flexibility of a privately funded organization for the benefit of the publicly funded library
Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library
Wednesday, May 23, 6-8 pm, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library
Join the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library for our annual meeting. The H. Dunham Hunt and Marie Madden Awards will be presented to two worthy recipients who have demonstrated exceptional service to the library and the community. Book Bag volunteers will be recognized and board elections will be held. There will be a special presentation by Mary Ellen O’Loughlin, Executive Director of SaratogaArtsFest, highlighting what this year’s event from June 7-10, 2012, has to offer. A few lucky attendees will go home with a free ArtsPass. As always, the annual meeting is an opportunity to meet Friends and make friends, celebrate our volunteers, and recognize those in our organization who made our year as successful as it was.
Admission is free and no ticket is required. Refreshments will be served.