Future Plans:

• We are continuing to build a capital fund to aid in long range plans for expansion of the Library building

Every Year:

• Rose Collection Books
• Children’s Programs
• Youth Programs
• 4th Tuesday Speaker Series
• Book Sale successes
• Library needs as requested by Director

2019-22:

• Purchase new Book Carts

2017-18:

• Library Security System
• Purchase of two laptops
• Two charging stations for tablets and phones

2016-17:

• Chairs and cafe style tables for Young Adult area in library
• Children’s are couch, chair and ottoman
• Video Surveillance System
• Together with the Library Trustees, installed a bench in memorial of Dorothy Solomon, long time librarian
• Ellison machine and related dies for cutting shapes used in programs and decorations
• Chess board for use in the library
• Sign Board for announcing programs
• Star Wars figure cut outs to be used in programs and decor
• Created an annual scholarship program. The $250 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior at the Orchard Park Public High School, who is continuing his/her education the following academic year as a full-time student working toward an associates or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.

You can read a complete history of the Friends accomplishments on behalf of the
Orchard Park Public Library,

2015-16:

• Converted local historical newspapers, years 1942 – 1979, from microfilm to PDF files to make them more accessible. This was a joint project with the Orchard Park Historical Society.
• Additional shelving
• Workstations in the staff workroom

2014-15:

• Completed library chairs reupholstering
• New folding tables for meeting room
• Arrow shaped signage for events
• Snow Blower
• Jumper cables to help patrons

2012-13:

• Celebrated 30 years as a Friends organization
• Citation from the New York State Assembly for 30 years of service
• Landscaping around the library (in cooperation with Library Trustees and Town of Orchard Park)
• Wood shutters for back windows
• New bike rack
• Additional children’s bookshelves (doghouses)
• Anti-fatigue mats for the information desks
• CD player
• Set of encyclopedias

2010-2011:

• Two color laser printers
• refrigerator
• laptop computer
• new shed to store donated books for book sale

2009-10:

• David Casey Library Advocate Award from the New York Library Association
• Carpeting and painting in the library not covered by library grant
• Library Christmas tree (in cooperation with OP Garden Club)

2009-10:

• Purchased the custom built Information Desk in center of library
• Certificate of Appreciation from the Orchard Park Library Board of Trustees

2007-08:

• Re-roofed library shed
• Wii gaming system
• Holiday decorations
• Book trucks
• Chairs for children’s programs
• New shelves
• Program supplies

2006-07:

• TV and DVD player
•  Leather sofa and chairs in the reading area
• New shelving
• Holiday decorations
• Power Point projector
• Wet-Vac vacuum

2005-06:

• Funded much of the library new book budget due to cutbacks in the Erie County budget. $10,000 was given for books
• Digital Camera
• Telephone system
• Paperback racks
• Planters for front of building
• Printer

Various:

• Over the years we have also purchased fax machines, a digital camera and
  furniture for children and adults (“dog house” book shelves in children’s area,
  study tables, couch and coffee table memorials and shelves)
• Paid for painting areas not included in the grant as well as the new carpeting
• Purchased computers enabling online catalog access
• Purchased software
• Contributed toward new computers and related furniture
• Equipment for making your borrowing choices easier
• Shelving
• Office equipment including: paper shredder, printer, paper cutter
• Display shelving, audio cases, showcases, book houses and a book truck
• Office furniture and desks

1982

• Friends of the Orchard Park Library was founded