The Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library
Supporting the Lansdowne, Pennsylvania public library through fundraising and events.
Current ProjectsBook-a-Year
Nickel Mile
Raffle Baskets
Mural Cards
Book Sale
Who are the Friends &where do our funds go?
About the LibraryMembership, DonationsMonthly meetings
Information: Helen Bowes (610) 284-1433
For inquiries, membership, and donations:
Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library
P.O Box 7
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Winners of December Basket
The winner, Savonna Scott, was selected on December 20th.
Games Basket Winner!
Cathy Bartholomew was the lucky winner
of the games & puzzles raffle basket which Ann and Paul Bentzley generously donated to the FLPL.
Games Basket Winner! Though you can't tell from the photo, Cathy delivered a much more important prize the same week. Congratulations!
Ongoing fundraising projects
The Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library raises funds and sponsors events that enrich what our library can offer the community. (Check out how FRIENDS funds have helped the library.) While the borough has always been unfailingly generous in its support, state funding is shrinking and costs are rising. You can help the FRIENDS fill the gap by contributing in time or with a donation to our various projects:
Membership
If you've already sent in your contribution, thank you! If you aren't on the list for our annual Fall mailing, here's how you can join.
We are always looking to include library patrons who don't yet know about membership. Please email this link to your Lansdowne area friends, especially those who have recently moved to this area, and encourage them to contribute!
Book-a-year-forever
For a tax-deductible contribution of $500, FRIENDS will purchase a book every year forever in honor or memory of someone you specify. Brochures are available at the Library.
The Nickel Mile
Help us wrap Lansdowne in nickels!
1 roll of nickels = $2 = 3 inches4 rolls = $8 = 1 foot
5,280 rolls = $10,560 = 1/4 mile
21,120 rolls = $42,240
Equals...... ONE MILE!
Nickel wrappers are available at the library. Or just put your spare change in our nickel jar on the circulation desk. Raffle Baskets
Next time you're in the Library, look for the Friends' raffle baskets. Several times a year, the Friends put together large baskets of seasonal items. We also appreciate donations for the baskets if you have items that would tantalize our patrons!
Book Sales
Great Bargains! The FRIENDS maintains 6 large bookshelves in the Bany Room to sell donated books, CDs, and tapes year round. Check it out when you're in the Library -- new items come in frequently. If you have items you think others would like to buy, call the Library at 610-623-0239 to make arrangements.
The Lansdowne Library and all who use it thank you for your patronage and your support.
Serving Lansdowne for 100+ years!
The Lansdowne Public Library has been serving Lansdowne and surrounding communities for over 100 years.
Rushing for the train with no time to stop at the library?
Check out FLPL's free bookshelves in the Lansdowne Train Station.
Offsite Links
Lansdowne Library
Lansdowne Borough
Delaware County Library System
Friends of Libraries USA
(National HQ -- located in Philadelphia
)Office of Commonwealth Libraries