Provided by the Friends

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Annual Contributions
The following are some of the ongoing expenses that the Friends pay for every year...

Museum Passes

• Springfield Museums
• Basketball Hall of Fame
• Children's Museum of Holyoke
• Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Children and Adult Programs

• Children's Summer Reading Program, including performers, activities, books, party
• Teen/Adult Reading Challenge
• Winter Children's Programs

Operating Costs

• Elevator Service
• Carpet Cleaning
• Photocopier Repair

Previous Years
Here's a partial list of items and services the Friends have paid for in the past...

Most recent

• Funded 50% cost of new furnace and air cooling system
• New lighting, painting and renovations throughout library
• ​New book drop box

Equipment and supplies

• Sound System
• Chairs (24)
• Vacuum cleaners
• Multimedia Projector & Large Screen
• Many of the Library's Computers
• Wireless Technology
• CD Player
• Media Cart
• Lean-back Chairs (5)
• Custom Oak Furniture for the Main Floor

Decorating

• Restroom Decor and Floor
• Painting of Children's Activity Room

Several pledges to Clapp for Community Campaign – totalling $190,000!