Finger Lakes Library System

Public libraries of Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga and Tompkins Counties

Below are libraries in the Finger Lakes Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2023! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.

Apalachin Library

Apalachin Library Sock Drive
October 2nd-21st from 10:00am-2:00pm
All ages
We’re putting out a call for new socks (in all sizes from infant to adult) to be collected for local charities.
Registration is not required, we will happily accept new socks from any donor who wishes to participate!

Candor Free Library

Cortland Free Library

Edith B. Ford Memorial Library

Nourish the Body, Warm the Heart
October 2nd-21st
All ages
We will collecting items to share with community members. Please donate non-perishable items for the local food pantry. We will also accept clean, gently used hats and gloves in good condition.
No registration required

Kellogg Free Library

Clothes for Kids
October 1st-30th from 1:00-7:00pm
We will be taking donations of new clothing for the nurse at Cincinnatus Central School District.
Call the library for suggested items and sizes 607-863-4300
Call the library for suggested items and sizes 607-863-4300

Lamont Library

Lansing Library

Phillips Free Library

Powers Library

Port Byron Library

Port Byron Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive
September 21st – October 21st
All ages
Port Byron Library will be collecting unwrap, new toys for the Port Byron Fire Department’s Annual Community Christmas Party. These toys will be given to children 12 and under who reside within the Port Byron School District.
No registration required, all persons are welcome to donate a toy.

Seneca Falls Library

New Socks & Underwear Drive
September 23rd – October 21st
All ages
We will be holding a new sock & underwear drive for CHILDREN to benefit the Seneca County Children’s Committee. Please consider donating brand new children’s socks and/or underwear to help out local families. Donations may be dropped off anytime during open hours.
No registration required

Spencer Library

Ulysses Philomathic Library

Waterloo Library & Historical Society

Waverly Free Library

Weedsport Free Library

Click here to see past GGB events in Finger Lakes Library System.