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:

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.

2025 Recap:

Dear "Friend" of Slater Library,

Our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy 2026.

Friends support to Slater Library in 2015 were as follows:

• Insurance $350.00

• Large Print Books $1,826.64

• Roger Williams Zoo Passes $255.00

• Mystic Seaport Pass $350.00

• Children's Museum Pass $175.00

• Springfield Museum $175.00

• Slater Museum $100.00

• Carousel/Fire Museum $150.00

• Bibliomation $514.78

• Pc3 Technologies Updated Computers $11,395.00

• New Phones $202.99

• Printer for Childrens $232.94

• Adult and Childrens Programs $1700.00

• 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 $207.17

• Lights all fixed in the building $547.50

• Wowbrary $500.00

• Art Show $399.37

• Cleaning Book Room $150.00

• Ceiling fixed and painted $300.00

• Air Conditioner serviced $193.20

• Office Supplies $350.00

• СРА $100.00

GRAND TOTAL: $21,051.33