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Purpose & Accomplishments

Purpose:  The Friends believe the East Longmeadow Public Library is a vital literary, cultural and social center of our community. We help educate the public about library issues and promote good-will. Our organization is committed to financially supporting the East Longmeadow Public Library so that it can offer outstanding activities and programs to individuals of all ages.

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Accomplishments:  We are proud to bring you tried-and-true events and are open to learn and participate in any new endeavors.  Thanks to the support of the membership dues, year-round fundraisers, donations, and the sale of Friends' merchandise, the Friends have been able to supplement the library's operating budget.  Take a look at some of the outcome of our efforts:

BookPage monthly magazine 

Orion Starblast Telescope:                             

Playaway Launchpads Tablets - Children

*  Kindles and eBooks    

*  Summer Reading Program

*  Children's, Teens' and Adult Programs

*  Arts & Craft Kits "To Go!"

​*  Computer & Movie Licenses

*  Podium - Guest Speakers

*  Canopy Tent - Outdoor Activities     

​*  Popcorn Machine - Matinee Movies​

​*  Teen Department:

    1.  Nintendo Switch, Controllers, Video

    2.  Computer software & tables

    3.  New furniture - 2024

​*  Community Room:

    1.  Stacking Chairs & Flip-top Tables - 2021

    2.  Update Audio Visual System - 2022

    3.  Linoleum Flooring - 2010

*  Building:

    1.  Mobile Audio Visual System - 2022

    2.  New Carpeting throughout  - 2020

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