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.
Our September Community Book Sale
In early September we offer the LARGEST BOOK SALE in Western New York. Refer back to our website in mid summer to see the dates and times of the next September Sale. Thank you to all those who attended, volunteered and came to shop. We appreciate all the Community support for this fantastic sale!
Our Spring Children's Book Sale
Every spring we hold a large children's book sale, which can save families hundreds of dollars and provide children access to 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 maybe be found below.
Friends Supported Library Programs
As a result of our two annual sales and the year round in-library bookshop sales, The Friends fund the below Penfield Public Library services and programs:
- Promotions such as Book Club for one mugs and bags
- Author Visits
- Children, Teen and Adult Programs
- Piloting Streaming Services
- Volunteer Thank you Event
- VIP Museum Discount Passes
- VIP RPO Discount Pass
- BookPage Review Magazine
- Fish Tank Upkeep
- Signing Interpreters
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.
