Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is the fundraising arm of the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library. The sale takes place biannually in May and October and sells used books to raise money to fund the Friends' programs and grants. These grants are given to the Tompkins County Public Library and to the Finger Lakes Library System. The organization also awards grants to not-for-profit organizations in Tompkins County for reading-related materials, gives educational grants to residents of Tompkins County pursuing library degrees, and contributes to continuing education programs for county and school library personnel. The Friends' mission is to promote reading by placing more books in more hands, awarding grants to libraries and community organizations, advocating for library funding, and encouraging volunteerism.