Friends of the Library of the Chathams
The Friends of the Library of the Chathams are dedicated to supporting and improving The Library of the Chathams. Through an annual membership drive and other fundraising initiatives, the Friends enable the purchase of resources that fall outside the scope of the library’s operating budget. The Friends of the Library of the Chathams also support adult programming, fund the library’s museum pass loan program, provide children’s programs and events, downloadable e-books and so much more!
2024 ANNUAL APPEAL LETTER
2024 ANNUAL APPEAL LETTER
The Friends of the Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by volunteers. Friends are residents of The Chathams who are advocates of the library. After expenses, 100% of the money raised goes back into the library to help finance materials, services, programs, and improvements that are not covered in the regular library budget.
Your donations make these programs possible
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Annual Book Sale
Every March the Friends holds an amazing book sale with over 40,000 titles!
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Summer Reading Programs
Join the summer reading program for children and adults! Read books to earn prizes and celebrate reading with an end of summer party!
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Art shows and exhibitions
The library offers different art exhibits from local artists throughout the year in the Lundt Meeting Room. Check the Events Calendar for opening receptions sponsored by Friends of the Library.
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Museum Passes
The library offers museum passes to many museums near and far. Check out the list available here: https://chathamlibrary.org/faqs/how-can-i-get-free-museum-passes/
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Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Find out what is going on at your library! Sign up below for the newsletter.
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Magazines, Book Bins, and More!
The Friends fills in the gaps to provide library patrons with extras for everyone to enjoy!
Here’s how you can help the Friends of the Library of the Chathams carry out this essential work:
Become a friend
Donate today. Join The Friends today with your tax-deductible contribution. Chatham residents will receive an invitation to our “Friends Members Only” Book Sale Preview. By providing your email address you will receive our monthly newsletter, BookEnds, as well as notifications of Library Programs and Events. The Friends and The Library will never share your personal information.
Volunteer
The Friends of the Library of the Chathams meet at the library on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Please join us. There is no need to register in advance. Meetings are open to the public, new faces and ideas are always welcome.
Browse the Friends’ Used Book Sale
The Friends hold an amazing used book sale annually in March. Proceeds from the sales of our bargain-priced used books and media directly benefit the Library of the Chathams.
Friends Board Members
Cindy Murphy
Cynthia O’Gorman Latha Radhakrishnan Shamira Raje
Michael Rato
Susan Ross
Megan Schaaf
Jeannine Sorrentino
Susan Tackaberry
Barbara Butta
Kerin Christel
Sean Dailey
Laurie DeBiasse
Joyce Engelbert
Debbie Fabian
Christine Grufstedt
Ananya Holland
Maureen Kelly
Betsy Maltby Salli McMorrow
Karen Brodsky, Library Director
973-635-0608 kbrodsky@chathamlibrary.org
Galina Natenzon, Asst. Director
973-635-0603 gnatenzon@chathamlibrary.org
Debbie Fitzgerald, Adult Services
973-635-0603 dfitzgerald@chathamlibrary.org
Christina Mott, Trustee Liaison
cmott@chathamlibrary.org