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
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 6-8 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Author Jon Katz
Author of Izzy & Lenore, the New York Times bestseller Dog Days and 16 other books. Jon will talk about the inspiration for his forthcoming book, Soul Of A Dog, and of America’s love affair with dogs. He will also discuss his own experiences doing hospice therapy work with his dogs Izzy and Lenore. Jon will be accompanied by one or two of his beloved companions. Jon will sign his books, which will be available for purchase.
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free, but tickets are required and may be picked up at the Library Information desk starting May 1.
Where: H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library