 
Friends of the Folsom Public Library is a volunteer non-profit organization
advocating and promoting the library
as a vital community service. As a member of the Friends, you can help!
"Join us in celebrating the Library's past
by becoming part of its future."
• Plan events and programs to enrich the educational
and cultural community.
• Participate in fundraising activities which enable the Friends
to carry out their program of library support.
Join the Friends and receive:
• 10% DISCOUNT in BOOKWORM
BOOKtique(excluding
Book Spines
& Friends memberships)• QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER featuring
interesting news about the Friends
and the Library activities.
• PERSONAL SATISFACTION by contributing to an important community
organization that directly benefits your friends and family.
Annual Dues
Individual: $25
Family: $50
Business: $75
Lifetime Memberships
Individual Life Membership: $150
Family Life Membership: $250
Gift membersh ip,
donations
&
memorials are welcome.
All funds go to support the library and thereby flow back into your
community.
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Want to volunteer? Welcome!
You can work on the
following projects:
•
BOOKWORM BOOKtique bookstore
• Fundraisers such as book sales.
• Friends' functions and community events.
• Publicity and public relations.
• Children's programs.
Or you may work as a trained
volunteer in the library on a regular basis.
Volunteers
always welcome!
Please email
Mary Natteford
at
Friends@FriendsoftheFolsomLibrary.org or call (916) 608-8743.
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SUPPORT
THE NEW LIBRARY
BY ORDERING A BOOK SPINE
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Your name
will be engraved on a classic book spine and
prominently displayed
• Beautiful
wooden
book spine for
$200
will be installed in a bookcase in the adult area of the
library.
• Colorful
ceramic book spine
for $150 to be displayed in the children's
area of the new library.
• Inscribe a book spine with a name or message, literary quote, or memorial. ________
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UPCOMING EVENTS
IT'S HERE! FALL 2010 BOOK SALE - MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
What:
Shop for
incredible bargains in over 12,000 of gently used books, DVDs, videos, CDs
and much more in both children and adult materials. Our most eagerly
anticipated event of the year!
Where:
Folsom Public
Library's Georgia Murray Building Meeting Room at 411 Stafford Street
When:
September 17-19 (Friday to Sunday)
*Special Preview Sale*
Friday, September 17, 5-8:00
pm; Admission $5.00 (including children)
*General Sale*
Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Admission
FREE.
FEELING LUCKY?
Superb
gift baskets will be raffled, filled with incredible prizes, including
gift certificates, food, wine, clothing, book bags, and books, valued up
to $150 each basket. Tickets only 3 for $2.00! Tickets available at the
Book Sale. Good luck!
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Renaissance Faire
What:
Featuring out of
print, one of a kind, antique, fiction and non fiction, and children’s
books. Bargain prices galore!
Where:
Folsom City Lion
Park, Folsom
When:
October 16: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm & October 17: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Saturday
& Sunday)
*Note*
Admission price to the Faire applies -
click here for
details
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Meetings: All Friends
Welcome!
Saturdays
10:30 am in the Georgia Murray Building Meeting Room:
- August 7
- October 2
- December 4
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here to
JOIN
FRIENDS |
*10% DISCOUNT - BOOKWORM BOOKtique
Like to shop for great buys? Exclusive benefit only for
Friends Members.
Well-stocked store featuring up-to-date books, fantastic gifts and cards at incredible prices.
Stock replenished daily so stop by often! Call us at (916) 608-8743.
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Click here for
BOOKtique Bookstore
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FEATURED STORIES
Folsom
Public Library Activities
Not only a great place for books,
the Library also offers computer training, storytelling for children,
book discussion groups and many more activities to enhance your life (read
more...)
Folsom Life "Bookmark"
Article highlighting Friends'
generous funding
of the Library's Wish List (read
more...)
Sacramento Bee
story on the
BOOKWORM BOOKtique
Bookstore
Featured
article profiling volunteers and the great success
of the BOOKWORM BOOKtique (read more...)
Great Finds At The
BOOKWORM BOOKtique
Bookstore!
Fully stocked dedicated bookstore
featuring up-to-date books and fantastic gifts at
incredible prices. Adult and children's books, tapes, CDs, sets, and
gifts.
Friends offers handcrafted cards, jewelry, and art that make lovely
gifts and help support your Library.
Stock replenished daily so stop
by often!
- Click
here to read more Featured Stories
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"Join us in celebrating the Library's past by becoming part of its future."
