Gifts to the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library in honor of loved ones, or just to support the work of the Friends are always accepted.  They will be recognized in the same ways described under Memorial Donations below.   

Donations in Memory or in Honor of a Loved One

The Friends of the Chicopee Public Library accepts memorial donations made in memory of lost loved ones.  The Friends of the Chicopee Public Library also recognizes memorial gifts that are made directly to the Chicopee Public Library.  Your loved ones will be recognized according to the Donor Recognition Guidelines below.  Our Memory Book, Donor Wall, and Bookshelves are a lasting memorial to a family member or friend who appreciated the Chicopee Public Library.  

Memorial donation envelopes are available in area Funeral Homes, or from the Friends directly.  

All memorial donations are acknowledged with a thank you letter.  Memorial donation notification letters are sent to the family member specified, with a listing of donors and addresses enclosed.

Donation Recognition Guidelines

$1000 +	Inscription on Wood Book in Bookcase
$500 - $999	Engraving on Plaque on Donor Wall
$100 - $499	Inscription in Memory Book

Other Sponsorship Opportunities

The Friends of the Chicopee Public Library regularly seeks sponsorships for events such as the Friends Annual Golf Tournament or the Fine Art Friends Art Exhibit.  If you are interested in making a donation to sponsor one of these events, please email the Friends at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  

Friends Annual Golf Tournament

• Each August, the Friends host a golf tournament at the Chicopee Country Club to raise funds for special programs and projects at the CPL. Sponsorships of the tournament are available at different levels and provide a great opportunity to help the Friends and get the name of your business out.   

Annual Fine Art Friends Art Exhibit

• For the month of March each year, the Fine Art Friends Art Exhibit is on display in the Henry Bazan Community Room of the Emily L. Partyka Main Branch Library.  Sponsorships of the Fine Art Friends Art Exhibit are available at different levels and provide a great opportunity to advance the Arts in Chicopee while getting the name of your business out in the community.  

Special Projects 

• From time to time, the Friends hold other events to benefit the great work of the Chicopee Public Library.  Sponsorships are available for these events and opportunities will be posted here when they are available.