Friends of Marcellus Free Library

10/23/2026

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Want to make a difference in your community? Become a Friend of the Library!

Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteer work, and community-building. There are so many ways to get involved, and every contribution helps.

This , discover how you can support your library and help it thrive.

10/21/2026

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Every Friends group has its own cast of characters. Which one are you?

📚 Booksale Betty: The face of every book sale
💰 Fundraising Force: Always has a plan to raise money
🔥 The Fierce Advocate: Never misses a chance to champion libraries
🎸 Rockstar Recruiter: "Have you considered joining the Friends?"
🤝 Community Connector: Social butterfly who introduces everyone
🍪 Treat Toter: Keeps the volunteers fueled
✨ Behind-the-Scenes MVP: Makes everything happen without needing the spotlight
📢 The Library Hype Person: Tells EVERYONE how great their library is

Comment below or share with your type, tag someone who fits a description perfectly, or tell us which Friend type we forgot!

10/19/2026

National Friends of Libraries Week is here!
From book sales and fundraisers to advocacy, community events, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps things running, Friends make a difference in libraries every day.
This week, we’re celebrating YOU! 💙
Help us kick things off: What’s one thing you LOVE about your library’s Friends group?
Comment below, tag your Friends group, or give a shout-out to a standout Friend who deserves some extra appreciation!

10/12/2026

Next week is National Friends of Libraries Week. It's not too late to join the Friends of Marcellus Free Library - stop in and pick up a membership form.

A library is many things...but most of all, it's a magical portal to endless worlds.

10/12/2026

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This year’s Banned Books Week coincides with ALA’s official 150th anniversary. To mark the occasion, ALA has released a list of the 150 most challenged books documented from 1990, when ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom began tracking book challenges, through 2025.

The full list of the 150 most challenged books - those that have been targeted for restriction or removal in libraries and schools - spans contemporary titles such as "Gender Q***r: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe and literary classics such as "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.

“Every book on this list is a reminder that readers have the right to explore ideas and decide for themselves what to read,” said ALA President Maria McCauley. “For 150 years, ALA has worked alongside library workers to keep that choice open to everyone. We ask for support for our libraries so the next generation has that same freedom.”

See the full list at ala150.org/150books.

10/01/2026

New Event!! "Expanded Book Nook Event! - More Books at Regular Low Prices" starts October 5th and runs for 3 weeks or until supply of books are depleted.

Due to a lesser amount of books available for our traditional Book Sale, the sale will be in the library lobby at our regular low prices - 50 cents to $ 3. Come soon for best selection. Please pay at the circulation desk in the library.

09/15/2026

Mark October 21st on your calendar and come find out all about the Friends of Marcellus Free Library.

07/04/2026

Enjoy this historic 4th of July!

06/16/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th for the Friends Annual Meeting at 1 pm in the Friends Community Room. This is a time to reflect on the success of our 2025-2026 year. We will elect new officers for 2026-2027 and have some ice cream. All are welcome!

06/01/2026

Are you ready? Book Sale starts this
Friday, June 5th!