The Friends of the Chemung County Library District (Friends of CCLD) supports the activities and functions of the District libraries through funding and advocacy.
How we help the library:
- The Friends Bookstore at Steele Memorial Library
- Books Sandwiched In Free Book Review Series - Winter and Fall
- Accepting book donations; donation guidelines do apply
Contact the FCCLD at friendsofccld@gmail.com

Friends of the HFL
The Friends of Horseheads Free Library is a non-profit organization whose object is to promote the interest and welfare of the Horseheads Free Library as a cultural, educational, and recreational asset to the Horseheads community. Our members are people from the community who value the library. Our organization is led by President Joanne Paulison as well as a treasurer and a secretary.
How we help the library:
- Yearly membership drive for donations
- Program offering free books to children who check out items from the collection
- Annual book sale in partnership with community service organizations
- Providing opportunities for students to earn community service hours
- Accepting book donations; donation guidelines do apply
We are introducing the use of Venmo at our sale and have a QR code for patrons to use.