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!

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

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

Karen Brodsky, Library Director
973-635-0608 kbrodsky@chathamlibrary.org

librarian@chathamlibrary.org

Christina Mott, Trustee Liaison
cmott@chathamlibrary.org

 

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