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Friends of the Baldwin Public Library



The mission of the Friends is to support the Library through fundraising, awareness, and advocacy. We help enrich Library services by raising funds for special projects and activities, such as author visits, enhanced spaces, and new technologies. If you like what you hear so far, consider joining or making a contribution.


If you have questions, or would like to learn more about becoming involved with the Friends, you may contact us by phone (516) 223-6228 ext. 199 or email [email protected]

Join our online meetings using this link: https://meet.google.com/uxr-buwe-ugi (dates listed below)
You can also call into the meeting using this phone number and pin: 1-720-500-2821 | PIN: 393 311 726

Executive Board 2026:



President: Keenya Phillip-Weekes
Vice President: Iechia Drinkwater-Louverture
Treasurer: Tula Hawkins Lacy
Corresponding Secretary: Vacant. To apply, please email us at [email protected]
Trustee: Tonyal Hasfal

Upcoming Meetings:


Via Google Meet | 8:00 - 9:00 PM

January 8, 2026
April 9, 2026
July 9, 2026
October 8, 2026
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Membership:


Annual Membership is valid through December 31st.

We are a 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations above these basic amounts are, of course, welcomed.


We accept payment via cash, check, Zelle to our email address, and credit card, through PayPal, by selecting the desired membership option using the drop down window below, and clicking the PayPal Pay Now button. Please note: the additional fees, if paying through PayPal, go directly to PayPal and not the Friends of the Library. For members that pay via check, there are no additional bank or transaction fees.



Annual Membership options include:

Gold: $60.00 (via check) or $62.68 (via PayPal) /year
General: $25.00 (via check) or $26.41 (via PayPal) /year
Senior: $15.00 (via check) or $16.05 (via PayPal) /year
Student: $5.00 (via check) or $5.69 (via PayPal) /year


Membership Dues

Checks may be made out to The Friends of the Baldwin Public Library, Inc. and mailed to:
The Friends of the Baldwin Public Library
2385 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510



Donations to the Friends:


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