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Click here to visit the Horsham LibraryWho are "The Friends of the Horsham Library"?
"The Friends of the Horsham Library" is a group of interested citizens and library users who donate their time, money and expertise to help assure that our library is a "topnotch" resource for the community. Our mission is to enrich the lives in our community by stimulating increased usage and enhancement of library resources and services.

  
 

Our Vision

Our library contributes to you, your household and the community in general as a:

  • Literacy Center - playing a critical role in fostering early literacy by providing reading programs for pre-school and school-aged children.
  • Reading and Education Center - providing formal learning programs to the community on a wide variety of subjects.
  • Technology Center - providing to all members of our community access to the benefits of the Internet as well as professional assistance to those who request it.
  • Source of Lifelong Learning - providing an environment for interaction between community members seeking to fulfill their school, business, investment, retirement planning and personal interest goals.
  • Community Activity Center - providing a community focal point which is inviting to everyone with activities specifically designed for pre-school and school age students, particularly teens, young adults, and seniors.
  
 

interiorIn what ways do "The Friends" contribute to the community?

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our community by stimulating increased usage and enhancement of library resources and service. "The Friends" have made many donations to the library. In addition, we are constantly striving to expand our support of the Horsham Library by funding programs and services which might not be available if it were not for our efforts and the gifts we receive from individuals and businesses. "The Friends" also sponsor reading programs, author visits, and other activities for all ages including:

  • Michael Buckley, New York Times bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm
  • Summer Reading Programs 2008 including:
    • "Bugs and the Creatures that Eat Them" presented by Elmwood Park Zoo
    • "All Things Prehistoric" presented by Mike Straka
  • Additional performances, prizes, promotional flyers and supplies
  • "Teen Tech Week" including video gaming tournament featuring "Dance, Dance Revolution" for PS2 and "Air Guitar" Contest
  • New York City theatre trips including Wicked and Beauty and the Beast
  • "Cherry Blossoms and Nation's Greatest Monument Tour" to Washington DC
  
 

cafeHow can I help?
You can support "The Friends" by making a gift or becoming a member. There are also volunteer opportunities for those of you who would like to contribute your time and talents. Our members contribute by participating as their time permits on one or more of our committees:

  • Hospitality Committee
  • Program Committees
  • Membership Committee
  • Fund Raising Committee
  • Book Sales
  • Landscaping & Gardening Committee
  • Finance and Grant Committee
  • Horsham Day
  • Bookmarker's Ball Committee
  • Arts Committee
  • Public Relations Committee
  

Contact "The Friends" by email at the address fhlib.org@gmail.com or call 215-443-2609 x209.

© 2008 Friends of the Horsham Library