Fundraising
Book sales, membership drives, and annual appeals underwrite books, e-resources, and technology the operating budget can't stretch to cover.
Established 1979 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Supporting the Heart of Roslyn —
The Bryant Library.
The Friends of the Bryant Library is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides funds for equipment, materials, and programs that enhance the services and enjoyment of the Bryant Library.
Our impact by the numbers
- Serving Roslyn since
- 1979Serving Roslyn since
- Volunteer-run board
- 100%Volunteer-run board
- Programs funded each year
- 40+Programs funded each year
- Tax-deductible giving
- 501(c)(3)Tax-deductible giving
What We Do
Every dollar goes directly to library needs.
Program Support
We sponsor author visits, children's story times, museum passes, and adult learning series that keep the library at the center of Roslyn.
Community Events
From spring book sales to volunteer meet-ups, we bring neighbors together around the library that binds our community.
Our Mission
A library that belongs to everyone.
We exist to provide funds for equipment, materials, and programs that enhance the services and enjoyment of the Bryant Library — and to keep it a vibrant, welcoming space for every resident of Roslyn and the surrounding communities.
Learn more about us →News & Resources
Latest from the Friends.
Transparency ·
Where Your Donation Goes: A Line-by-Line Look at Friends Funding
We break down exactly how contributions to the Friends of the Bryant Library are allocated across collections, programs, technology, and access initiatives.
Read more →Guides ·
A Practical Guide to Borrowing Museum Passes with Your Library Card
Museum passes are one of the most underused benefits of a library card. Here is a step-by-step guide to reserving one and planning your visit.
Read more →Community ·
What We Have Learned in Four Decades of Supporting a Public Library
Lessons from decades of book sales, membership drives, and advocacy — written for other volunteers thinking about supporting their own library.
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