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Fishers Island Library
Our Mission

The Library’s mission is to encourage a love of reading, storytelling and learning by providing free year-round access to its collection, programs and technology in a traditional, friendly, and charming setting for islanders of all ages.

Board President Bonnie Benkard shares a note to the Fishers Island Library community

This year, the Fishers Island Library celebrates 120 years as an enduring presence in Island life. This milestone year beautifully showcased how we continue to live up to our mission to connect and support the people of Fishers Island . . .

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2026 Board of Trustees

Bonnie Benkard, President
Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Vice President
Gordon Murphy, Treasurer
Clifford Anderson, Secretary

Susan Cooper
Susan Crary
Annie Douthit
Brian Leuchtenburg
Tamara Leuchtenberg
Ian Lockey
Abby McCall
Anne McCormack
Tina Miller
Anna Noyes
Sara Ofosu-Amaah
Joe Pagliarulo
Sarah Scoville
Jared Soper
Tad Sperry

Christian Arsenault, Ex-Officio, Superintendent

FI Library Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve*
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve*

*Library closes at noon if usual schedule includes AM hours.

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