Jimmy Van Bramer swears in new members of “Friends of Queens Library” group
This morning, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer swore in new members of the Friends of Queens Library group at the Court Square branch in Long Island City.
Friends of the Library Groups do the following:
- Create public support for the Library
- Sponsor programs designed to enhance the cultural life of the community
- Work with library staff on legislative advocacy
- Encourage volunteer assistance
- Provide direct financial assistance by working with library staff to purchase special items not included in the library budget
Friends groups serve to strengthen the Queens Library as a whole through legislative advocacy, program planning, community awareness and fundraising. They play a key role in promoting library programs and services and serving as advocates for the Queens Library. Each year, hundreds of Queens residents head to Albany to advocate for increased funding for libraries. Friends make certain that the communities we serve and the elected officials who represent them know that people care deeply about their local public libraries.
If you’d like to join an existing group or start your own, contact your local Community Library Manager or the Director of Government and Community Relations at (718) 990-8585, Fax: (718) 291-2695, Email: jmanley@queenslibrary.org.
