Friends of Slater Library

Friends of Slater Library was formed by interested patrons to provide enhancements and improvements to the Library.  Friends of Slater Library operates independently of the library, and all donations are allocated to library projects which are voted on by Friends' members.

Membership

Support the Friends of Slater Library by becoming a member! 

• Individual memberships are $5.00

• Family memberships are $10.00

If you are interested in joining the fundraising committee or hosting a fundraiser, please contact Kathy Gilgenbach or Jan Demicco at Slater Library at (860) 376-0024.

Upcoming Events:

Friends of Slater Library Book & Yard Sale

Sunday, September 28, 2025 9am – 2pm

Our books will be available inside with a small selection in the front foyer and the main collection on the upper floor. Weather permitting, the yard sale items will be on the front lawn.

Book Donations

If you would like to donate books and other materials to Slater Library or for sale in our foyer or book sale, please consult our list of guidelines for donating under "Everything You Need to Know About Donating Books to Slater Library" . Thank you.

2024 Recap:

In 2024 we had three fundraisers. First and foremost, all the donations we received from our loyal friends and families was by far our biggest fundraiser. Thank you so much for your continued support! We were also able to have two Book and Yard Sales, which through the donations of books and quality yard sale items we were very successful.

We ask that you, our loyal friends and families, continue to support us in 2025 as the needs for "your" library are great. New books, programs for children and adults, along with community functions, continue to be enjoyed by our library patrons.

Please stop in and see what we have done with your generosity! Friend's support to Slater Library in 2024 were as follows:

• Insurance $268.00

• Large Print Books $1,783.44

• Roger Williams Zoo Passes $255.00

• Grounds spring planting $178.00

• Mystic Seaport Pass $350.00

• Children's Museum Pass $175.00

• Springfield Museum $175.00

• Slater Museum $100.00

• Bibliomation $414.78

• Adult and Childrens Programs $3067.09

• Friends Ct. Membership $60.00

• CLA Membership $80.00

• New Website and Service $1290.17

• McGuire Plumbling $225.00

• Handicap Lift  $347.20

• Alarming Ideas $300.00

• Breezeline Internet  $542.46

• New Furniture for Children's Room $1544.62

• Refurbishing front library sign  $1300.00

• Wowbrary $500.00

• Art Show $178.73

• Roof Repairs $560.00

• Office Supplies $350.00

• СРА $100.00

GRAND TOTAL: $14,144.49