Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Broome County Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting BCPL’s programs and special projects through: 

• Regularly scheduled book sales in our Permanent Book Sale Room 
• Our Book Shop, which is just inside the main entrance
• Memberships
• Donations 
• Grants

Our Purpose

• To maintain an association of people interested in books and libraries
• To promote an informed interest in the Broome County Public Library, its services, facilities, and needs
• To receive, administer, and distribute gifts/donations to promote the objectives of BCPL

Projects recently funded by the Friends:               

• The annual Summer Reading Program
• STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) programs for children, teens, & families
• Grab-N-Go Bags for children and teens 
• Game programs for all ages, including monthly adult & D&D sessions. 
• 3D printers
• Sewing machines
• Weekly yoga classes
• New AV equipment for the meeting rooms
• Professional development for BCPL staff
• The Peer Support Program
• The Farm to Library Produce Cooler 
• The Period Pantry
• Assistive computers for visually impaired patrons
• The Reading Garden  

Book Shop Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 12-4pm 
Wed. 12-7pm