(1995-2025)
Welcome!!
The Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library, Inc. is an all volunteer group of individuals dedicated to fostering a love of libraries, books, and reading in the East Longmeadow Community. It is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and membership dues, monetary donations, donated used books, etc. are tax deductible.
Although the Town of East Longmeadow and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts provide money to purchase most reading materials and technology, many of the programs you have come to love and expect are paid for by the Friends and local contributions. When you join our organization or make a one time gift, you make vital programs possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
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CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER!!
Tuesday, August 18th is right around the corner and we hope you mark your calendars and give the cooks in your house a night off. If you like Mexican-style meals, you're in for a treat. If you have never been to Chipotle's, then why not try something new?
The fundraiser starts at 4PM and ends at 8. As the flyer says, 25% of sales will be donated to the Friends organization which supplements the library's operating budget. You can even order online for pickup using code: WL2VAVC or download and print the flyer above so that you can show it when you arrive in the restaurant. Tell your brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles about it, too! Make it a fun family night!
"Mrs. O. Reading Night" at the Library
Brought back by popular demand on Tuesday, August 18th is Meadow Brook Elementary School's very own school librarian, Celeste O'Brien. During her past visits to our library she has sat with dozens of young children and read picture books and stories. So come on down and enjoy the events!
GotSneakers?
We decided that we want to help the environment and at the same time help you clean out your closets. Why? Because approximately 300 million pairs of sneakers end up in United States landfills each year. Recycling sneakers is critical because sneakers are the most difficult footwear types to dispose of responsibly. Most athletic shoes are made from a mix of rubber, foam, textiles, additives and plastics. These materials do not break down easily and can sit in landfills for 30 to 40 years.
We will be conducting the drive from Monday, August 10th to Monday, September 14th. Sneakers do not have to be spotless but should be clean so that excess dirt or mud is removed. Please tie the shoelaces together which helps keep pairs together and speeds up sorting and evaluation. GotSneakers, a zero-waste sneaker recycling company, has recycled and reused over 3.5 million pairs of sneakers and prevented more than 105 million pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere since the program launched. If you participate, not only will you be helping the Friends raise funds but you will be doing something genuinely good for the planet at the same time!
A bin to donate your sneakers will be in the alcove of the library. Donate ALL athletic shoes, hiking shoes, and cleats! Super easy!
Springfield Thunderbirds Donate to Friends
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Joe Manning, Account Executive of the Springfield Thunderbirds, presents a check to Jennifer Sweitzer, Chair of fundraising for the Friends in recognition of proceeds from the Friends' group ticket sales for the March 6th game at the MassMutual Center as well as operating the Thunderbirds' jersey raffle table.
(The Springfield Thunderbirds will be teaming up with us on Sunday, January 24th at 3:05PM. Their opponents: the Ravel Rocket. More information will be coming.)
VINICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Natalie DiMichele
Javien Lugo & Filip Czudec
The Friends are pleased to announce the winners of the Norma & Bernard Vinick Awards Scholarships: Natalie DiMichele, Javien Lugo and Filip Czudec.
Due to a previous commitment Natalie was unable to attend the Friends annual scholarship ceremony, but accommodations were made and she received her award on May 4th in the library's Conference Room. Maura Mara, a member of the scholarship committee, did the honors of giving Natalie her award after a brief description of Natalie's accomplishments and future plans. Natalie has been accepted at Bentley University where she will major in Business Law.
Javien and Filip joined the members of the Friends on Tuesday, May 5th in the periodicals section of the library where Betty MacLeod, Scholarship Chair, read some excerpts from their applications and references prior to presenting them with their awards. Javien will be attending UMass-Amherst and major in Architecture and Filip will attend Boston University and Mechanical Engineering.
We wish the all the best in their future educational endeavors! Congratulations!
Stay in the KNOW!
Read what the Friends and library staff have been doing and their plans for the future! It's all here in our newsletter!
Spring 2026