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.
2023-2024 Friends of the Sherborn Library Board Member Positions
| Role | 2022-2023 Member | 2023-2024 Member | |
| Officer | President | Irene Saranteas Bassalee | Irene Saranteas Bassalee |
| Immediate Past President | Amy VanLangen | - | |
| Officer | Treasurer | Courtney Williams | Courtney Williams |
| Officer | Secretary | Sandra Burke | Sandra Burke |
| Membership | Donor Data | Hannah Raser | Hannah Raser |
| Membership | Publications | Leslie Wright | Sonia Arenaza* |
| Programming | Childeren's | Becca Hammond | Becca Hammond |
| Programming | Children's | Jaclyn Fogelman | Jaclyn Fogelman |
| Programming | Children's | Anna Stork Kloosterboer | Anna Stork Kloosterboer |
| Programming | Music/Summer Concerts/Merchandise | Megan Hermida Lu | Megan Hermida Lu |
| Programming | Book Sale/LFL | Michelle Borkin | Michelle Borkin |
| Programming | Exhibits | Marney Howes | Marney Howes |
| Publicity | Marketing Materials | Allyson King | Leslie Wright |
| Publicity | Press & Social Media | Emily Thomas | Emily Thomas |
| Publicity | Website | Sarah Chapin | Sarah Chapin |
| Event Planning | Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair | Brooke Yarborough | Brooke Yarborough |
| Event Planning | Arts & Crafts Fair Co-Chair | Christine Walsh | Christine Walsh |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Juliette Bench | Juliette Bench |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Tammy Viggato | Tammy Viggato |
| Event Planning | Team Member | Kendra Anthony | Abena Yankah* |
| Event Planning | Welcome Committee | Deanna Keene McIntyre | Deanna Keene McIntyre |
| Event Planning | Welcome Committee | Vaishali Verma | Vaishali Verma |