The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library
The Friends of the Byram Shubert Library is a volunteer organization founded in 1953 to support the Byram Shubert branch of the Greenwich Library. The Friends sponsor a wide variety of community-oriented programs and physical improvements to the building.
Membership is open to everyone through a tax-deductible donation any time of the year or in response to the Annual Appeal. All of the programs and activities sponsored by the Friends are free and open to the public. For more information call the Library at (203) 531-0426.
The Friends provide many arts-related activities – including movies, musical evenings, and crafts workshops – with light refreshments before many of the programs. The artwork of local artists is often exhibited in our Community Room.
Once a month, Saturday morning cooking demonstrations offer a delicious introduction to other cultures and healthy menus. Presenters are often chosen from the community to share special family dishes. Each program features international food, and participants can taste the final creation.
The Friends invite everyone to monthly gardening workshops on a variety of topics, led by a local horticulturist. Everyone who participates gets a plant to take home and enjoy. The Seed Lending Library contains organic flower and vegetable seeds to circulate and plant at home.
The health of our community is important to the Friends. Lectures on a variety of subjects from medical to philosophical occur through the year. Tai Chi and Yoga workshops for adults and children encourage physical activity.