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    Center Moriches, NY 11934

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Promoting Reading in Our Community

Mission Statement

The purpose of this organization shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on the library; to stimulate the use of the library’s resources and services; to receive and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library; to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community; to lend legislative support where needed; and to support the freedom to read as expressed in the American Library Association Bill of Rights.

Friends of the Center Moriches Library By-laws

What We Do

Quality library service is important to our community. The Friends of the Center Moriches Free Public Library Inc. is a not-for-profit, charitable group of civic-minded neighbors formed to support the Center Moriches Library. FOL has provided many needed items for the library and conducted numerous library and community programs.

During this past year, FOL was super charged with activities and programs. Our three-day book sale in September was a huge success and the Thrift Shelves are always fully stocked and thoroughly enjoyed by all patrons. The Cloisters and Xavier on the Hudson bus trip also in September was fantastic. It was great food and a wonderful tour of The Cloisters. In October, FOL ran a number of events during Friends of the Library Week such as the Haunted LI presentation, a Haunted Tea, and Pumpkin Decorating for Children. We awarded three local seniors with scholarships; conducted two food drives; presented gifts to all library staff; refreshments for the Knitting Club; supported the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program as well as 100 Books Before Graduation for teens; purchased well needed computer furniture for the library; and maintained our three outreach programs – Free Little Libraries at Kaler’s Pond and Moriches Bay Recreation Center and Library at the Laundromat. The FOL Puzzle Shelf is overwhelming popular and the Book Club continues to thrive.

This year we hope to introduce some new programs, bus trips and continue our many tried and true programs. Watch for all of our program announcements on this website and in the Center Moriches Library Newsletters throughout the year. And please join us if you would like to become an active member of the FOL.

FOL Brochure 2024/2025

Look What’s Coming Up!

September means the beginning of school for some and the return to school for others.  It also means school buses are on the road, homework, extra activities, early bedtimes and these special days:  World Letter Writing Day-9/1, Labor Day-9/2, International Day of Charity-9/5, National Be Late for Something Day-9/5, Read a Book Day-9/6, Grandparents Day-9/8, National Teddy Bear Day-9/9, Positive Thinking Day-9/13, National Linguini Day-9/15, National Pet Bird Day-9/17, National Cheeseburger Day-9/18, Talk Like A Pirate Day-9/19, National Cleanup Day-9/21, Autumn Equinox (Start of Fall)-9/22, National Daughters Day-9/25, National Sons Day-9/28, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day-9/29, National Love People Day-9/30.  Don’t look now…Halloween’s a comin!!

  • September FOL Book Sale:  The FOL three-day book sale takes place on Thursday, September 12, 10 am to 8 pm; Friday, September 13, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; and September 14, 9:30 am to 3 pm.  Special things are planned!  Your books are waiting!


    

  • FOL Food Drive on Shredding Day: October 19, 9 am to 1 pm.  Non-perishable food items and monetary donations will be collected and delivered to local food pantries.
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  • Overnight Bus Trip:  This super FOL two-day excursion to Pennsylvania’s Amish Country is October 22 and 23.  It includes tours of the countryside, Sight & Sound Theatre, Bird In Hand Market and so much more.  Even though seats have been filled, there is still time to get on the Stand By list.  Information is on the reservation forms located near the Thrift Shelves in the library and on the library website/FOL Bus Trips.
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  • Friends of the Library Week: October 20 to 26. A great week filled with Haunted Long Island event, book writing seminar, pumpkin designing and pumpkin painting.  Check the library newsletter and website for specific information on these events.  Registration may be required.
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  • Jewelry:  We’re gearing up for our November 16 Jewelry Sale.  We are accepting jewelry you no longer wear or want – new/used, fine/costume, whole/pieces in any condition.  Please bring your donations to the library’s circulation desk. Donated jewelry will be on display in the library through October for you to see before this beautiful selection goes on sale in November.
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  • FOL Action Committee Meetings:  The next two meetings are September 4 and October 9 both at 10 am.  Everyone is welcome and refreshments are always served.  Please join us!
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