Friends of the Central Library

Friends of the Central Library Friends of the Central Library raises funds to support the Central Library.

The Friends of the Central Library raises funds to support the Central Library of downtown Syracuse, NY--the hub of the Onondaga County Public Library system--as well as the surrounding OCPL branches. Since 1997, FOCL has donated over $650,000 to support library programs and literacy efforts, as well as the purchase of books, and materials. FOCL produces and promotes the Friends of the Central Lib

rary Author Series, the largest library-related lecture series in the country. Now in its 28th season, the Friends of the Central Library has invited over 150 world-famous authors to Syracuse to entertain, inform and inspire our Central New York audience. The Friends of the Central Library believes that libraries are critical to the vibrancy of a community. Libraries afford residents opportunities to job search, research historical and genealogy records, educate, form connections, access technology, and have fun.

This week we celebrated the contributions of several treasured board members. Thank you all for your dedication and serv...
06/12/2026

This week we celebrated the contributions of several treasured board members.

Thank you all for your dedication and service to the Friends of the Central Library.
In appreciation of your commitment to the belief that libraries are crucial to the vibrancy of our community.
In thanks that you are a champion of the longest library-based author lecture series in the country.

to our author talk with Percival Everett. Did you attend?
06/11/2026

to our author talk with Percival Everett. Did you attend?

FOCL celebrates the birthday of George Killpatrick, treasured board member.
06/11/2026

FOCL celebrates the birthday of George Killpatrick, treasured board member.

Did you know? When you sign up to become a Subscriber at the Patron and Literary Circle levels, your subscription includ...
06/08/2026

Did you know? When you sign up to become a Subscriber at the Patron and Literary Circle levels, your subscription includes a VIP reception after each author talk. Enjoy light bites and meet each author!

Sign up now: https://www.foclsyracuse.org/season-32-authors/ or call the Solvay Bank Ticket Box office at 315-435-2121.

Support stories, literacy, and lifelong learning in our community by becoming a sponsor of the Friends of the Central Li...
06/05/2026

Support stories, literacy, and lifelong learning in our community by becoming a sponsor of the Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) Author Series Season 32.

For more than 30 years, FOCL has brought world-renowned authors to Syracuse to entertain, inspire, and spark meaningful conversation, while raising funds to support the Onondaga County Public Library system and its programs, books, staff development, and community initiatives.

Sponsorship is an opportunity to:
✨ Align your business with one of Central New York’s premier cultural programs
✨ Support literacy, education, and access to ideas for all
✨ Reach an engaged and loyal audience throughout the season
✨ Receive recognition through event signage, program books, social media, website, receptions, and more

Multiple sponsorship levels are available, from Poets Corner Sponsor to Best Seller Sponsor.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
- Email [email protected]
- Call (315) 435-1832
- Sign up here:https://www.foclsyracuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-Sponsor-Form-1.pdf

to our author talk event with Mitch Albom
06/04/2026

to our author talk event with Mitch Albom


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06/03/2026

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Sign up today to get the latest on upcoming author events, FOCL Book Clubs, special offers, our Library Look newsletter, and so much more.

https://www.foclsyracuse.org/

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447 South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY
13202

Telephone

(315) 435-1832

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