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

Friends of the Sherborn Library Board

Position

Board Member

Term

President

Irene Saranteas Bassalee

2023

Immediate Past President Amy VanLangen 2023

Treasurer

Courtney Williams 

2023

Secretary

Sandra Burke

2025

Event Planning 
Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair Brooke Yarborough 2024
Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair Christine Walsh 2024
Event Planning Team Member Kendra Anthony 2023
Event Planning Team Member Tammy Viggato 2025
Event Planning Team Member Juliette Bench 2025
Membership

Donor Data

Hannah Raser

2025

Publications

Leslie Wright

2025

Programs

Children’s Programming

Jaclyn Fogelman

Anna Stork

Becca Hammond

2025

2025

2024

Music/Summer Concerts/Merchandise

Megan Hermida Lu

2024

Book Sale/Little Free Library

Michelle Borkin

2024

Exhibits Marney Howes 2025
Publicity

Flyers

Allyson King

2023

Press & Social Media

Emily Thomas

2023

Website Manager Sarah Chapin 2025

Welcome Committee

Deanna Keene McIntyre
Vaishali Verma 

2024
2025

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