Welcome
Thank you for your interest in The Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library!
We are a dedicated, all-volunteer organization committed to raising funds that support library programming and the purchase of new resources.
Our mission is to strengthen and support our library system in its vital role as a cornerstone of our community — promoting literacy, access to technology, and cultural enrichment for all.
You may know us from our popular book sales at the Central Library, but our work goes far beyond that. We also operate two bookstores: Whitney Book Corner in downtown Schenectady and A Second Look at Via Port Rotterdam. In addition, we have a thriving online sales program.
We invite you to become a member — and consider volunteering with us! Whether it’s sorting donated books, helping in our stores, assisting at book sales, or supporting online sales, there are many meaningful ways to get involved.
Please join us and become a member today!
With Gratitude,
Diane Wilkinson
Friends of SCPL 