Recent Friends' projects have included the annual children's summer reading program, visits from authors and storytellers, continuing education and staff development, and giveaways for library promotion. The Friends organization holds its semi-annual book sales in the spring and fall. These sales provide a major funding source for the Friends and help promote reading and sharing of information in support of some of the most important goals of the library. A staff and volunteer book sale committee, chaired by the staff outreach services manager, coordinates and oversees the sales. Approximately 50 staff and volunteers participate by working during each sale.
Items sold are primarily donations of books, magazines, audiovisuals, and other materials.
Funds are used to plan and promote library materials and services such as books for the Summer Reading Program for children and honoraria for author visits. The date and place for each sale is announced when set. Call the Outreach Services Services Manager and Book Sale Coordinator, Steve Olson, at 232-2052 for more information.