The library reflects the meaningful ways a community invests in itself—opening doors to learning, opportunity, and connection for people of all ages.
At the Rye Free Reading Room, that investment is felt every day. A child discovering a love of reading. A student finding a quiet place to focus. A parent attending a program that sparks new ideas. A neighbor gaining free access to tools, technology, and knowledge.
This year, your support helps make even more possible. Your gift expands the collection of books and ebooks, increases programs to engage and inspire, offers more technology to expand access, and creates more ways for people to learn and gather together. Last year, we were able to add almost 7,000 new items to our collections, including close to 800 ebooks and e-audiobooks, welcome over 167,000 visitors, and offer over 20% more programs for seniors, adults, teens, and children.
When you make a donation to the Rye Free Reading Room, you are not just supporting a building or a collection. You are strengthening a shared space where ideas are exchanged, imagination is encouraged, and community life is made richer every day. Whether you visit us regularly, borrow materials online, or simply value your community, become a friend with a donation to our annual campaign of any amount -- $25, $50, $100, and know that your support matters.
Become a Friend of the Library and help build a library that serves today’s needs while envisioning what comes next.
Friends get exclusive access to purchase Novel Night tickets, invitations to special author events, early access to the library book sale, fee-free art exhibits, reduced price meeting room rentals, and more.
Be a Friend – Make More Possible
