Save the Date for An Evening with Scott Turow! October 8, 2026 at the GE Theater @Proctors

Click here to view our 60th Anniversary “Decade” Report

Click here to find out May/June 2026 Newsletter

Next Library Book Sale: May 9 + 10!

Recently added day trip! Hancock Shaker Village & Clark Art Institute, May 26, 2026

Upcoming trips with Collette Tours: The Plains of Africa (October 2026); Shades of Ireland, featuring Northern Ireland (March 2027); Discover the Pacific Northwest & California (September 2027); Christmas Markets of Montreal & Quebec City (December 2027)

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About Us

The Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library is one of the largest, most active, and most enthusiastic library support systems in New York State. Since 1966 the Friends have been enhancing the library system in Schenectady County through its support of numerous library programs. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Learn more about what we do.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Share your love of books with like-minded people! Whether working in our bookstores, sorting incoming materials, organizing our programs, and more, the Friends is a great way to meet new people and support literacy in the community. Volunteer with us! Check out our Volunteer Opportunities page to volunteer at the stores, online sales, program support, book sales, and events. For ages 11-18, Join the Junior Friends!

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Bookstores

The Friends operate two bookstores — the Whitney Book Corner and A Second Look — staffed by volunteers and stocked with gently used books donated from the community and library discards. Proceeds from the stores and biannual book sales benefit library programs.