The Friends of Cos Cob Library

The Friends of Cos Cob Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting the work of the Cos Cob Branch of the Greenwich Library by providing information to the community, sponsoring programs, and coordinating the volunteer activities of the Cos Cob Library. The Friends reach out to children, students, teachers, and adults to nurture a lifelong love of reading and to introduce the vast print and non-print resources of the Library. The Friends membership dollars help defray expenses outside the Library’s budget with gifts of equipment, extra supplies, and by sponsoring:

• Adults’ Programs (including book discussion groups, author presentations, and genealogy workshops)
• Educational & Computer Workshops
• Cultural Programs
• Entertainment Programs
• Art Exhibits
• Craft Activities
• Theme Events
• Holiday Parties
• Social Events
• Concerts
• Children’s / Young Adult Programs
• Book Sales

Friends Members show continued support for the Library. Becoming a member is an opportunity for community service and involvement in hosting programs and exhibits, shelf reading, and assisting with event hospitality.

Volunteer Opportunities

Shelving Volunteers

At their convenience, volunteers check in with the Librarian and are assigned one or more shelves to put in numerical or alphabetical order. No specific schedule or required number of hours is required.

Board of Directors

Join the Board of Directors of The Friends. Board members serve a three-year term and help to plan and stage programs.

Program Assistance

One or more volunteers are needed to assist at day or evening programs for children or adults, including preparing and setting up any hospitality.

2024-2025 Board of Directors

*Designated with name and title

• Deb Armstrong, President & Director
• Emily Auerswald, Vice President & Director
• Richard Campbell, Secretary & Director
• Rob Sterling, Treasurer & Director
• Vincent Brown, Director
• Elizabeth (Betsy) Coons, Director
• Anthony Oliveri, Director

• Barbara Sheridan, Director
• Judy Tattar, Director
• Julie Tretiak, Director
• Joe Williamson, Director
• Heather Woodbridge, Director
• Carla Sherman, Branch Manager (Ex-Officio)
• Michael Freitag, Trustee Representative (Ex-Officio)