Our mission is to support the libraries of Central New York and, through them, advance literacy in our community. We have raised more than $250,000 for the Central Library and continue to seek ways to help out libraries during these trying economic times. It is important for all our patrons to understand that the cost of bringing the very best speakers in the world to Syracuse continues to grow and ticket prices do not cover it.

We need your support

Below are just a few ways you can help to maintain local libraries:

MAKE A DONATION.

If you would like to make a donation to benefit your local library system, click here.

Or  make checks payable to the Friends of the Central Library.

Checks can be mailed to:
FOCL The Galleries of Syracuse
447 South Salina St. 5th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202.

BECOME A SPONSOR.

FOCL needs sponsored support from community businesses, organizations and individuals in order to maintain our efforts in the libraries and the highest standards of quality, diversity and popularity in our lecture series.

If you would like to become a FOCL sponsor, click here.

Or contact Denise Headd at FOCL@onlib.org, call our FOCL office at 435-1832, or our mailing address is:

FOCL The Galleries of Syracuse
447 South Salina St. 5th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202

ADVERTISE IN OUR PROGRAM.

Advertising in our lecture series program is a great way to support FOCL and gain exposure for your business. Each of our 6 lectures average an attendance of 1,400 audience members, so you will be able to reach approximately 8,400 people.

If you are interested in advertising in our program, contact FOCL at 315.435.1832 or e-mail focl@onlib.org.

The Friends of the Central Library extend sincere gratitude to all of our subscribers, Patrons and Literary Circle members for their generous support of the Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series.