Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc.
PURPOSE
Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc. (Friends) incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in October of 2016. As a non-profit, Friends is committed to promoting the mission of the Cuba Circulating Library (Library), to raising money to provide financial support for Library programs and services, to advocating for the library, and to recognizing service contributions of library staff and volunteers.
Friends actively support children’s programming, including regularly scheduled story hours and classes, special events and guests, a book club at the middle-high school, and summer reading programs. Adult programming benefits from Friends’ funding with sponsorship of special programs, such as the Spring Tea, and guest presenters, such as local artists and authors.
Friends offer funding for Library special needs not normally covered in the library’s operating budget. For example, in 2020, Friends provided funding for Library reopening needs under COVID-19 protocols. Friends also contribute to improvements to the building and amenities, such as funding the purchase of new appliances and a faucet in the kitchen, and contributing to the purchase of the new fish tank and the ADA accessible tree play structure in the youth area.
MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP
BE the change you want to see in the world. ~Ghandi
Friends meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Membership has its advantages. By joining Friends of the Cuba Library, you gain the eligibility to hold office or chair a committee, provided you are 18 years of age or older. You will be aware of planned events we have throughout the year. You will be informed of opportunities to share your volunteer skills! You will know that you are contributing to the health of the community.
You can make a difference today, become a Friend.
Our annual membership drive is in March. New members are welcome to join at any time. Members take on a variety of roles including serving as officers, helping with book sales, and preparing for other fundraisers and events.
Membership form 2026 Friends Brochure (tagged pdf 1.39 MB)
Or, pay your membership online with Zeffy at https://tinyurl.com/2026FCLmember
President - Heather Forness-Thomas
Vice President - Sarah Vail
Recording Secretary - Jill Loree
Treasurer - Vicky Kameck
Corresponding Secretary - vacant
Scott Wisler
Linda Lavery
Friends Board of Directors, Shauna Comes, Jack Vail, Cindy Dutton, Shayna Kameck, Ann Gross, Paula Colburn
Standing Committees
Executive
Events
Membership
Promotion/Publicity
Finance
Audit
Special Committees
Appointed for special circumstances
(ad hoc)
- Cheers, Cheese, & Chocolate
We accept clean, odor free books with no visible signs of mold, mildew, dust, or stains. We also accept audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, board games, puzzles, video games, encyclopedias, and condensed books.
We accept donations of fewer than twenty pounds, one to two boxes or bags per donation visit.
We do not accept textbooks that are more than ten years old or VHS tapes.
Please check for personal items before submitting your donation.
Please take all donations downstairs and place them in the bin in the hallway.
Please call ahead if you are not sure your donation will be accepted. The number to call is 585-968-1668, Cuba Circulating Library.
It doesn't take much to make a difference!
You can help by volunteering for any of our events or join us at our monthly meetings!
Every volunteer makes a difference. Every hour is a win. You will feel good, and better still when you feel the positive impact within your community.
Volunteer Form 2025 Volunteer Form tagged pdf 1.39 MB
Examples of ways you can volunteer include:
- Book Sales (February, April, June, October) - Organize Books, Work a Shift
- Cookie/Bake Sales
- Hold a position on the Board
- Head a Committee
- Audit
- An Event
- Membership Drive (March)
- Spring Tea (May) - Hors d’oeuvres, Help Plan
- Cheers, Cheese, & Chocolate (August) - Wine Pourer, Hors d’oeuvre, Floor Helper, Help Plan
- Baked Pie Fundraiser (November) - Bake, Help Plan
- Small-Town Christmas (December) - Help Plan
- Christmas Wrapping Fundraiser (December) - Help Wrap, Help Plan
Currently Seeking
- Events Coordinator
- Members for the Policy Committee
Friends of the Cuba Library, Inc. is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization. Pursuant to NYS law, all donations are tax deductible. A financial statement is available on request.