Stop by our Friends Corner in the library vestibule for books, media, puzzles, and other interesting items at very reasonable suggested donation prices. A convenient box is on the wall for cash or check payments, with a QR code to be scanned in order to pay via credit card or PayPal. You may also drop off membership payments.
Join the Friends of the Library
The funds raised by the FOL support our library in many ways, including by funding several popular special library programs. Our community’s generosity, through annual memberships, accounts for more than half of all the funds we raise. Your membership is greatly appreciated!
To join, email FOL at friends@voorpl.org. You can also pick up a membership envelope in the library or complete and mail this membership form.
You may now join or renew online! Simply click the button below to go directly to our online form.
Our Gift to You! Any new member at the Patron or higher membership level will receive this beautiful cotton canvas book bag! (We’ll contact you after your membership form is processed.)
(These FOL book bags are available for purchase ($20) at the Reference Desk in the library.
Support the Library
The Friends organize fundraisers for the library throughout the year, including the Winter Boutique and Big Book Sale in the fall. In addition, Encore Books and the Friends Corner inside the library entranceway are a wonderful way to give back to our community, both by donating books and other materials and by volunteering to help.
Your donations help us support the library by funding these special library programs (and so much more!):
- Summer Reading Program for Youth, Young Adults, and Adults;
- Junior and Young Adult Book Discussions;
- Adult Book Discussions (Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels);
- Talk & Taste Cookbook Club;
- Free Concerts;
- Jane Salvatore Memorial Award; and–
- Museum Passes (new this year).
We couldn’t do this without your support!
FOL Board of Directors
The Friends of the Voorheesville Public Library always welcomes new volunteers. The FOL Board generally meets the first Monday evening of every month and holds an Annual Membership Meeting in June. If you are interested in serving on the FOL board or filling a voluntary leadership position, please email friends@voorpl.org.
Executive Committee
- President – Julie Ruhren
- Vice-President – Elizabeth Whiteman
- Secretary – Kerry Connolly
- Treasurer – Judy Klapp
- Members-at-Large – Lauren Meacham, Anne Niegsch, Sharon Siegel
- Encore Books Coordinator – Kathy Cavanaugh
- Encore Books Assistant Coordinator – Cheryl Hungershafer
- Library Liaison – Michele Reilly
FOL Bylaws PDF
Encore Books is open on Tuesdays, 10 am – 6 pm, weather permitting, through September 8th.
The Friends of the Library offer gently used books, media (DVDs & CDs), and jigsaw puzzles for very reasonable suggested donations at Encore Books (the blue sheds on the Prospect Street side of the library). Volunteers are welcome (contact us at Friends@voorpl.org).
Donations of books, media and jigsaw puzzles will be gratefully accepted when Encore Books is open. (If unable to bring your donations on a Tuesday, feel free to email us to make other arrangements.) See below for a description of what we can (and cannot) accept.
Updates, including changes due to weather, will be posted on our Facebook page (search for Friends of the Voorheesville Library). For more information contact us (Friends@voorpl.org). See you soon!
In the meantime, there’s always our Friends Corner (see above). Stop by anytime the library is open to browse our rotating selection.
Encore Books welcomes the following in good condition:
- Children’s and adult books
- Recent/popular DVDs & CDs
- Hardcover & softcover fiction
- Recent Hardcover & softcover non-fiction
- Health related non-fiction (up to 3 yrs old)
- Medical non-fiction (up to 2 yrs old)
- Recent travel books (up to 2 yrs old)
- Classics and vintage books
- Foreign language books and dictionaries
- Jigsaw puzzles in excellent condition (all pieces included)
We regret that Encore Books cannot accept the following:
- Any materials in poor condition (e.g., musty, moldy, dusty, ripped, discolored, broken spines, highlighting or hand-written notes, etc.)
- Textbooks, English dictionaries, encyclopedias, or phone books
- Magazines or catalogues
- VHS or cassette tapes or audio books
- Books without ISBN numbers
- Small gift-type books or greeting cards
- Any book with spiral-style binding and/or no title on the spine
THANK YOU for your donation!
Receipts are available upon request.
Big Fall Book Sale:
Our very popular Big Fall Book Sale will be held the weekend of September 18-20, 2026!
Friday September 18th: 3 pm – 7 pm
Preview for FOL members & teachers
(FOL membership available on site)
Saturday September 19th: 10 am — 4 pm
Open to the Public
Bake Sale 10-3:30
Children’s Story Hour (time TBA)
Sunday September 20th: 11 am — 3 pm
Fill-A-Bag Day
Fill your own (reasonably sized) bag or ours for $10
OR purchase & fill an FOL cotton canvas bag for $20!
Raffle Drawings at 2 pm
Winter Boutique:
We will not be having a Winter Boutique in 2026. But, we will have our popular Holiday Raffles AND a delicious Holiday Bake Sale in December! Stay tuned.