Friends of the Central Library

Support stories, literacy, and lifelong learning in our community by becoming a sponsor of the Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) Author Series Season 32.

For more than 30 years, FOCL has brought world-renowned authors to Syracuse to entertain, inspire, and spark meaningful conversation, while raising funds to support the Onondaga County Public Library system and its programs, books, staff development, and community initiatives.

Sponsorship is an opportunity to:
✨ Align your business with one of Central New York’s premier cultural programs
✨ Support literacy, education, and access to ideas for all
✨ Reach an engaged and loyal audience throughout the season
✨ Receive recognition through event signage, program books, social media, website, receptions, and more

Multiple sponsorship levels are available, from Poets Corner Sponsor to Best Seller Sponsor.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
- Email [email protected]
- Call (315) 435-1832
- Sign up here:https://www.foclsyracuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-27-Sponsor-Form-1.pdf

to our author talk event with Mitch Albom

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Season 32 featured books...

What's on your list?!

Tell us in the comments below.

One of the best things in ? The FOCL author series, according to Subscriber, Robin!

Ready to join as a subscriber for Season 32?

Learn more and sign up! https://www.foclsyracuse.org/season-32-authors/

to our community outreach event with students with featured FOCL author Percival Everett.

Season 32 starts September 29, 2026!

Who are you most excited to see?

Tell us in the comments below!

Learn more about Season 32 here: https://www.foclsyracuse.org/season-32-authors/

We are so appreciative of sponsors like , a longtime supporter of our FOCL Author Series.

Thank you, Stickley!

If you'd like to become a sponsor of Season 32, send us a message!

Ready to join Rebecca as a FOCL Subscriber?

Learn more and sign up for Season 32: https://www.foclsyracuse.org/season-32-authors/