The Library is 100! About Our Centennial Campaign

This year marks a monumental milestone for our village: the Centennial of the Larchmont Library. For an entire century, our library has stood as an architectural and intellectual heart of our community—a place where generations of Larchmont residents have discovered their favorite stories, conducted vital research, and gathered to share ideas.

As the Friends of the Larchmont Library, our mission has always been to bring people together through cultural, literary, and educational events. We are a volunteer- driven organization dedicated to ensuring our public library remains a vital community resource. From sponsoring infrastructure repairs and improvements to author and art lectures, we strive to provide the support that makes our library a true center for cultural enrichment. This year, however, we are calling on that same community spirit for a project of historic proportions.

While the Larchmont Library and its community is thriving, the physical structure that houses it is in need of urgent care. A recent comprehensive study has identified critical infrastructure needs that must be addressed. The study estimates that the building requires approximately $1.7 million in essential repairs over the next few years – HVAC overhaul, replacement of aging windows and significant repairs to a large section of the roof to protect the building’s interior.

In honor of this 100-year anniversary, the Friends are officially kicking off a year- long Centennial Fundraising Campaign with a goal to raise $2 million. While the $1.7 million will address the immediate bricks and mortar survival of the building, our $2 million goal will provide a crucial buffer. These additional funds will allow us to continue defraying library needs and sponsoring the cultural programs you love, ensuring the library doesn’t just survive, but thrives as a modern, accessible hub for all.

We invite our community members to join the Friends in this historic effort. Your contribution is an investment in the next century of Larchmont’s intellectual and social life. Together, we can ensure that when the residents of 2126 look back at this Centennial, they see a community that rose to the challenge to preserve its most valuable institution.