Friends of the Library

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About Us

The Friends of the William K. Sanford Town Library is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization whose goal is to support the library and its many services. We accomplish our mission through fundraising activities. All monies raised and membership dues are used for library-connected public service.

The Friends is governed by an Executive Team. Residents 18+ are welcome to join us.

Over its history, the Friends have assisted the library by providing funds for building renovations, new computers, events, program supplies, and special book collections.

Leadership:

President: Becky Klope
Vice President: Nicole Hoffman
Treasurer: Ruth Lyons
Secretary: Tori Brannigan

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Join the Friends! New Members Welcome

The Friends is a non profit organization that raises money to support the Colonie Library. We are made up of community members age 18+ (teen volunteers can contact the library’s teen department for specialized volunteer options).

There are numerous ways the Friends help, such as paying for items that are not covered in the library’s annual budget. Money is raised by selling used books and holding special fundraisers. Some recent projects we funded are the Maker Lab, the Summer Reading program, and the museum passes that may be borrowed.

Your assistance is needed in many areas. Whether you can volunteer just once, or on a regular basis, we can use you! There are many opportunities. Beginning in May when the Colonie Farmers Market opens at the Crossings on Saturday mornings, volunteers are needed in two-hour shifts to assist with used-book sales. You can also choose to assist at just one event such as selling raffle tickets, assembling food orders, etc. for an hour or two on a specific day. Sign up to volunteer

You do not need to be a member to volunteer! Membership is an extra way to financially support the group.  It’s easy to join. Annual membership dues are modestly priced and can be paid online:

$15 Individual Annual Membership
$25 Household Annual Membership
$10 Senior Annual Membership
$250 Business Annual Membership

Please try us out by attending one of the meetings listed below.

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Book Sales

There is a large assortment of gently used books for both adults and children – each available for ONE DOLLAR. Please bring a bag to carry your purchases, or there are Friends bags for sale for $1.00.

IN PERSON SALES

Book Nook
Located in The Crossing Park in the barn buildings near the pond.
580 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM during the Colonie Farmers Market
2026 dates: Saturdays, May 16 – September 19

Large Book Sales
Colonie Library
629 Albany Shaker Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211
Annual Book Sale: September 2026 (dates tbd)

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Newsworthy:

THE BOOK NOOK: OPEN SATURDAYS 9:00AM-1:00PM

We are thrilled to announce that the Book Nook has opened. Hours are Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Book Nook will follow the dates and times for the Farmers Market which is held at the Crossings off Albany-Shaker Road.

There is a large assortment of both adult and children’s books — each available for ONE DOLLAR. Please bring a bag to carry your purchases, or there are Friends bags for sale for $1.00.

We will accept donations at the Nook, but please limit them to one box or less each Saturday. No encyclopedias or textbooks will be accepted.

If you’d like to join the Friends, please stop by the Nook and talk to a member. Thank you for your support.

Car Wash Tickets for Sale

The Friends are selling Hoffman Car Wash tickets. There are two choices: Interior Clean with Ultimate Wash for $50 and Ultimate Wash for $20. Plan ahead for birthdays, thank you gifts, holidays, etc. The tickets do not expire, and the Friends receive 50% of the price which will support our Library! Thanks for supporting the Friends of the Library. Purchase car wash tickets

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Meetings

Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the Library’s Maker Lab.

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Book and Media Donations at the Library

Donations are accepted every Thursday. Please bring items to the back, side delivery door in the staff parking lot (10:00 AM-5:00 PM) or the Circulation Desk (10:00 AM-8:00 PM). One small grocery bag or less, per week; excess items cannot be accepted.

Items needed:

• recent best sellers
• clean copies of “classic” titles
• current magazines
• audiovisual materials (DVDs, CDs)
• children’s books

Items not needed:

• books in poor condition (yellowed or torn pages, broken bindings, musty)
• textbooks
• Reader’s Digest condensed books
• encyclopedias and other dated information
• Toys