Friends of Marcellus Free Library

06/01/2026

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

05/19/2026

Don't forget to vote YES on Tuesday, May 19th for the Marcellus Free Library proposition on the School District Budget Vote! Noon - 9 pm at the High School auditorium. Let's keep our library great!

05/13/2026

The Olde Home Days Book Sale is quickly approaching. Have you got these dates on your calendar yet? You can't beat these prices!!

04/24/2026

About National Library Week
In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954. The committee’s goals were ambitious. They ranged from “encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time” to “improving incomes and health” and “developing strong and happy family life.”

In 1957, the committee developed a plan for National Library Week based on the idea that once people were motivated to read, they would support and use libraries. With the cooperation of ALA and with help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” The 2018 celebration marked the 60th anniversary of the first event.

Read more about the history of National Library Week in American Libraries Magazine.

04/21/2026

It's National Library Workers Day - our favorite day of National Library Week!
Today we celebrate the hardworking, dedicated library professionals who power possibility in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our places of higher learning. As library workers across the U.S. continue to face challenges to their jobs and harassment from bad actors, it's essential we show up for them and voice our support for the work they do every day.
Thank you, library workers - libraries work because YOU do!

Now is the perfect time to highlight the critical role library workers play in keeping our libraries running. Let’s celebrate and recognize the amazing STARS who work in libraries. Host festivities as you take this time to flood social media (using the hashtag ) with words of gratitude for ...

04/20/2026

From the American Library Association: The freedom to read is still being challenged: From January 2025 through March 2026, more than 100 pro-censorship bills were introduced in state legislatures. At least 40 bills would penalize libraries and library workers with lawsuits, fines, or even jail time for protecting people’s the right to read.
While the challenges we face are real, so is the growing network of individuals and organizations who continue to win victories, share strategies, and build momentum to protect the right to read everywhere. Because of your hard work, we’ve seen meaningful progress in courts, in legislatures, and in local communities.
This Right To Read Day, we celebrate our wins and take action to protect the freedom to read. Take action today:

The right to read is under attack. On Right to Read Day, April 20, 2026, take action to support your library and protect your freedom to read.

04/19/2026

Happy National Library Week! Enjoy all the library has to offer.

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02/01/2026

February is Library Lovers Month!

Here are some books to read that feature libraries.

Friday Reads: National Library Lovers Month

01/01/2026

Volunteers needed to help take down and pack away the holiday decorations at the library on Monday, January 5th at 9:30 am.

12/13/2025