 
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
(except Lifetime Memberships)
Individual: $25
Family: $50
Business: $75
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
$300
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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WHAT'S NEW?
UPCOMING
EVENTS
FALL 2009 BOOK SALE -
Mark your Calendars!
What:
Shop for incredible
bargains in 1000's of gently used books, DVDs, videos, CDs and much more
in both children’s and adults materials.
Where:
Folsom Public Library's Meeting Room at 411 Stafford Street
When: September 18 to 20, 2009
- Special Preview Sale: Friday, September 18 from 5:00 -
8:00 pm, admission $5.00
- General Sale: Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, admission FREE.
Meetings: All Friends
Welcome!
Saturdays
10:30 am in the Georgia Murray Building Meeting Room:
- April 4
- June 6
- August 1
- October 3
- December 5
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FRIENDS
FEATURED STORIES
Farewell To
Georgia Murray
Founder of The Friends of the Folsom Library and
The Folsom Public Library's namesake
passed away on January 8 at age 95
(read more...)
Welcome
New
President of Friends
Mary Sessarego
graciously accepted the election and reviews the strength of the Friends
organization (read more...)
Volunteer
Holiday Party
Holiday luncheon on
December 1 where all the Friends volunteers truly had a rollicking good
time
(read more...)
News Blaze
Book Sale Article
Information on the highly
anticipated September Book Sale describing the incredible selection and
bargains (read more...)
Georgia
Murray's Portrait
The Library's namesake, Georgia
Murray championed the need for a library in Folsom (read
more...)
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...)
Bon Voyage to Ruth Stark
Members held a bon voyage party
for Ruth Stark, a core Friends volunteer whose generous donations of her
time and skills have been key in Friends' fundraising successes. Ruth
and her husband Marvin are sailing around the world in their dream yacht
and we will welcome them back with open arms when they decide to become
landlubbers again. Best of luck and smooth sailing Ruth & Marvin!
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!
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"Join us in celebrating the Library's past by becoming part of its future."
