Friends of the
Yardley-Makefield
Library
About Us
The Friends of the Yardley-Makefield Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the resources and programs offered by the library. We encourage reading and learning in our community through fundraising and volunteer efforts. We believe that an excellent library is a vital educational and cultural hub that reinforces lifelong learning and provides access to information for all.
Our primary fundraiser is the book and media sale held each year. All the items sold are donated by the public and reviewed and organized by the Friends. Members of the community have shown overwhelming support for the book sales by their attendance and by donations of good quality books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles.
With the money raised, the Friends organization funds special programs at the library on a variety of subjects, including local interest, culture, and music, that are offered on select Saturday afternoons. In addition to these programs, we provide funds for weekly Chair Yoga and Tai Chi sessions.
We are members of Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL).
Would you like to know more about us?
We hold regular informal meetings at the library so we can share ideas and discuss upcoming events and activities. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20, starting at 10 a.m. You are welcome to join us.
Upcoming Events
Check this space regularly for updates on upcoming programs at the Yardley-Makefield Library.
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Saturday Programs, from 2 to 3 p.m.
January 24
Oscar Hammerstein and the
Story of Highland Farm
Presented by Julie Flack
February 7
Four Saxophones
Presented by the E Garrison St Quartet
February 21
Benjamin Franklin
Presented by Robert DeVitis
March 7
Irish Folk Music
Presented John Doran and Tom Morrison
March 21
Betsy Ross: The Real Story
Presented by Alisa Dupuy
Friends Meetings
We’ll be meeting at the library on the following Tuesdays:
January 20, 10 a.m.
February 17, 10 a.m.
March 17, 10 a.m.
April 21, 7 p.m.
Free Programs
Experience the calming benefits of Tai Chi on Wednesdays and Yoga on Thursdays. The programs are suitable for all ages, skill levels, and levels of experience.
Weekdays
Saturdays
The Friends organization funds special programs at the library on select Saturday afternoons from 2 to 3 pm. These free programs cover a variety of subjects including local history and interest, culture, and music, and are presented by talented historians, musicians, and performers. Whether you’re a local history buff, music lover, or someone simply looking for an enriching way to spend a Saturday afternoon, our Saturday programs offer something for everyone.
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Book and Media Sale
Our main fundraiser is our annual book and media sale, held every fall. Customers can browse through a huge selection of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children—all at bargain prices. Most of the adult fiction books are less that eight years old, except, or course, for classics.
We also sell audio books, music CDs, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles.
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Thank You
We’d like to thank all the volunteers who help make our book sales so successful. Each year they set up the shelves and tables; carry and empty multiple boxes; arrange all the books and puzzles; and answer questions from customers.
Thanks, too, to all the members of our community who support our sale by making purchases, and to all the people who donate throughout the year.
We hope to see you all again at the next sale!
Become a Friend
Annual Memberships
Senior $10
Individual $15
Family $25
Supporter $50
Sponsor $100
Patron $250
Donor $ ____
Use the link below to download and print out a membership form. Bring the completed form to the library or mail it with your tax-deductible payment to:
Friends of the Yardley-Makefield Library
ATTN: Treasurer
1080 Edgewood Road
Yardley, PA 19067
Please make check payable to:
Friends of the Yardley-Makefield Library, Inc.
Membership
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways you can support your library community by becoming a volunteer. Please take a moment to review the list below and call or email if you would like more information. We would love to have you join us!
Book Sales
Book sales are our most important source of revenue. We need help throughout the year to sort donated books. At sale time, we need help to set up shelves and tables, work at the sale, and clean up afterwards. Scheduling is flexible—you can come as often and for as long as you wish. Get your feet wet by volunteering for one of our book sales. Our annual book sale is held in the fall.
Saturday Programs
We offer wonderful programs on a variety of topics throughout the year. All are scheduled on select Saturdays at 2 pm. Come early, meet and introduce the speaker, and enjoy the program!
Hospitality
We need help for various staff and volunteer recognition events and for other special occasions.
Publicity
Help get the word out about your library! Here are some ways to get involved:
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Media Contact—Send information on Friends' programs and activities to local newspapers, websites, and Lower Makefield Township cable access TV.
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Photography and Video—Record Friends activities and accomplishments as needed.
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Social Media—Post events, news and interesting tidbits on the Friends' Facebook and Instagram pages.
Donate
Books and Other Media
Throughout the year, we place a container at the library entrance in which people can place books and media items that they wish to donate. A notice above the container indicates our preferences for donations. These are based on many years of experience that tell us what kinds of items we are most likely to sell.
All donations should be in good sellable condition. Please do not donate worn, yellowed, ripped, scratched, or soiled items.
We accept:
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Newer and popular adult fiction
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Classic adult fiction
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Children’s books
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Nonfiction books
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Music CDs and audiobooks
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DVDs
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Jigsaw puzzles
Note that we do not accept encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, magazines, or VHS tapes.
McCaffrey’s Receipts
Save your McCaffrey's supermarket receipts and place them in the small basket on the wall as you enter the library.
Each month McCaffrey's gives the Friends a percentage of the total of these receipts. We can use receipts for the past 2 months. For example: When we submit in the beginning of November, we can use September and October receipts.
Thanks for participating and thanks to McCaffrey's for its generosity!