Friends of the Library

"The library is a friend to you - be a Friend of the Library"

The aim of the Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library is to help improve and broaden the Library's role as a vital center of information and enjoyment in our community. The Friends work to promote closer ties between the Library and the public by focusing attention on Library facilities and by helping to expand its potential for providing services and programs relevant to all.

 The Library is one of your most valuable assets. It deserves your interest and can benefit from your suggestions. By joining the Patchogue-Medford Friends you will have a personal voice in the Library's future, and the satisfaction of helping a life-long friend.

The Friends meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Library, with the exception of January/February and July/August.

Awards/Scholarships

• Various awards for superior work in Research Fundamentals for Patchogue-Medford High School Students.
• Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library Scholarships are given to a Patchogue-Medford High School senior to pursue advanced studies in a business school, vocational school, or university.
• Applicants or their parents must be current members of the Teen Friends or the Patchogue-Medford Friends of the Library.

Community Services

• Daily thrift shelf for the public is located in the Library.
• Supply of books to waiting areas (clinics, hospitals, laundromats)

Annual membership is $5.00 per person; lifetime membership is $30.00 per person. If you would like more information on the Friends of the Library, please write to: