Friends of the Folsom Library


"Join us in celebrating the Library's past by becoming part of its future."

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Friends of the Folsom Library

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!

Friends of the Folsom Library

"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 membership, donations & memorials are welcome.

All funds go to support the library and thereby flow back into your community.

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Friends of the Folsom Library

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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Books
SUPPORT THE NEW LIBRARY
BY ORDERING A BOOK SPINE

Your name will be engraved on a classic book spine and prominently displayed

Ceramic Book Spine Wooden Book Spine

 

• 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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Donate Books

 

WHAT'S NEW?
UPCOMING EVENTS Friends of the Folsom Library

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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FEATURED STORIES Friends of the Folsom Library

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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Friends of the Folsom Library

FRIENDS OF THE FOLSOM LIBRARY
P.O. Box 6448
Folsom, CA 95673-6448

(916) 608-8743

Friends@FriendsoftheFolsomLibrary.org

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FRIENDS OF THE FOLSOM LIBRARY is a 501 (c) (3) Organization
All donations are tax deductible

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