Friends of the Sherborn Library
The Friends of the Sherborn Library is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1971. This dedicated group of Sherborn residents strives to bring valuable programming and enriching materials to the Sherborn community as well as to provide a welcoming space within the walls of the Library. The Friends work hand-in-hand with the Trustees of the Sherborn Library, who are responsible for the literal bricks and mortar of the Library.
Through volunteerism and fundraising efforts, the Friends support high quality adult and family Library programs, performers and speakers, a museum pass program and student awards. The Friends provide essential funding for new and in-demand books and periodicals, computer upgrades, emerging media and art exhibits at the Library. Please click here to read the Friends of the Sherborn Library By-Laws.
The Friends organize and host the annual Library Arts & Crafts Fair, the Winterfest celebration and the Sherborn Summer Concert Series, held evenings during June and July on the Library lawn. In addition, the Friends serve as the Welcome Committee for town newcomers by mailing welcome packets and planning social gatherings for both adults and families to meet fellow Sherborn residents.
The Friends were pleased to kick-start the Campaign for the Sherborn Library, using amounts held in a renovation fund steadily built from donations to the Friends made over the past two decades. In the renovated Library, the Friends’ focus is on outfitting and furnishing the new Teen Tech Lab, as well as providing an art piece for the main Library space and – in the children’s wing – a commissioned mural by renowned Sherborn artist Robert Evans.
Join the Friends! We are looking for new members. If you're interested in volunteering or getting involved with Friends of the Sherborn Library, please email the Friends at sherbornlibraryfriends@gmail.com.
For more information about how to support or get involved with Friends of the Sherborn Library, visit the website.
Please consider supporting the Friends of the Sherborn Library. A printable membership application is available here, which can be mailed with a donation to “Friends of the Sherborn Library,” 4 Sanger Street, Sherborn, MA 01770. Or make a donation using the button below:
Reach out to the Friends to learn more or to provide feedback, here.
2024-2025 Friends of the Sherborn Library Board Member Positions
| Role | 2025-2026 Member | 2024-2025 Member | |
| Officer | President | Sandra Burke | Sandra Burke |
| Immediate Past President | Irene Saranteas Bassalee | ||
| Officer | Treasurer | Alex Burke | Alex Burke |
| Officer | Secretary | Brooke Yarborough | Christine Walsh |
| Membership | Donor Data | Christine Walsh | Hannah Raser |
| Membership | Publications | Sonia Arnaza | Sonia Arenaza |
| Programming | Childeren's | Abena Yankah | Caitlin Bramsiepe |
| Programming | Children's | Alison Bihrle | Allison Willig |
| Programming | Children's | Alison Willig | Anna Stork Kloosterboer |
| Programming | Music/Summer Concerts/Merchandise | Tammy Viggato | Tammy Viggato |
| Programming | Book Sale/LFL | Courtney Evanchuk | Alison Bihrle |
| Programming | Book Sale/LFL | Laura Hennessy | |
| Programming | Exhibits | Marney Howes | Marney Howes |
| Publicity | Content & Press | Molly Donovan | Leslie Wright |
| Publicity | Website & Social Media | Melany Park | Sarah Chapin |
| Publicity | Photography | Leah O'Brien | |
| Publicity | eNewsletter and Grants | Cassie Thomson | |
| Event Planning | Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair | Jaclyn Fogelman | Jaclyn Fogelman |
| Event Planning | Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair | Megan Hermida Lu | Megan Hermida Lu |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Catherine Solinger | |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Griselle Rodriguez | Leah O'Brien |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Deepti Kachalia | Abena Yankah |
| Event Planning | Welcome Committee | Mary Hagedorn | Mary Hagedorn |
| Event Planning | Welcome Committee | Chrissy Von Seggern | Melany Park |
| Garden Committee | Emily Alfano | ||
| Garden Committee | Tera Stoneman |