Welcome

Friends of Crestwood Library

Who Are the Friends?

The Crestwood Library was conceived of and founded by a vibrant and determined group of women in the 1920’s. Three decades later an equally resolute coterie of neighbors established a Friends’ organization to carry on the work of the initial founders.

News

This fall (2025) we will celebrate 99 years of our cozy building’s existence AND in 2026 there will be a very notable celebration of our

100Years

We hope to publish a yearbook of stories: “100 Stories for 100 Years!” Please contribute your story by sending it as an attachment to friendsofcrestwoodlibrary@gmail.com or drop a paper copy at the library’s main desk at 16 Thompson Avenue. Many Thanks!

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Friends of Crestwood Library

Speaker Series

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Join us on Saturday,

October 15th, at 7:00PM for

An Evening with Jamie Brenner

Join NYT Best-selling author Jamie Brenner for a delightful evening of books, friends and fun. Her books include THE FOREVER SUMMER, GILT, BLUSH and A NOVEL SUMMER. Her newest novel, THE WEEKEND CRASHERS is coming out on November 4th.

Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A, book signing and light refreshments.

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Join us on Saturday, September 13th, at 7:00PM for An Evening with John Dickerson.

John is co-anchor of CBS Evening News and anchor of CBS Evening News Plus. He is also a Contributing Writer to The Atlantic and is co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest.

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