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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:

*  Museum Passes . . .                                           

*  Summer Reading Program

Story Times

*  Orion Starblast Telescope . . .

*  Podium for Guest Speakers

*  Canopy Tent - Outdoor Activities     

*  BookPage monthly magazine

*  Playaway Launchpads Tablets-Children 

*  Nintendo Switch, Controllers, Video

*  Computer & Movie Licenses

*  Computers, tables & software-Teen Department

              

*  Kindles and eBooks

*  Arts & Crafts Kits "To Go!"

*  Popcorn Machine - Movie Matinees

Enhancements:

*  Community Room

    1.  Stacking Chairs and Flip-top Tables

    2.  Linoleum Flooring

    3.  New AV System

*  Mobile AV System

*  New Carpeting throughout the building

*  New Furniture in Teen Department

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