Friends of Penfield Public Library.
Our Mission
The Friends of the Penfield Public Library is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization, whose goal is to raise funds, primarily through used book sales, to provide financial support to the Penfield Public Library for non-operational expenditures for the benefit of its patrons.
The Penfield, NY Friends raise funds via two yearly sales.
Our September Community Book Sale
In early September we offer the LARGEST BOOK SALE in Upstate New York. Refer back to our website in late August to see the actual dates of the next September Sale. Thank you to everyone who attended that sale this year.
Our May Children's Book Sale
In May of each year we offer a large and popular CHILDRENS BOOK SALE. For parents of children this sale can save hundreds of dollars on books and enable children to access a wide array of books. Together these two sales bring in funds, all of which are then contributed to the Penfield Public Library. Specific programs The Friends fund may be found below.
Friends Supported Library Programs
As a result of the above fundraising book sales, The Friends fund the below Penfield Public Library services and programs:
- Piloting new services such as: NY Times access
- eBooks, movies, music online
- Greater Rochester Teen Read and Book Fest
- Children's, Teen and Adult Programs
- Toys and Equipment
- Children's Book Festival
- Museum/VIP/Empire Passes
- Fish Tank Upkeep
- BookPage Magazine
- ASL Interpreters
- Writers and Books Collaboration
- Special Events
Our Community!
We couldn't do it without our community support so thank you.
As you set up your calendar take a look back at this site for the specific dates of our two sales.
Joining the Friends shows you appreciate our Penfield Public Library and the extra services supported by the Friends. Become a member and join us on the first day of the book sales. See the membership page on this website for more information.
$5.00 per individual/senior couple.
$10.00 per family.