FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
The Friends of the Library, a voluntary membership organization with nearly 1,000 members, recognizes that excellence in library services enhances the quality of life in our community.
Chartered in 1960, FOL continues to support the growth of the Pueblo City-County Library District
and its energetic programs. FOL operates a used book store "Books Again", which opened in 2005, to fund library
programs, including the award-winning summer reading program, reading and writing contests and a bookmark
design contest, as well as other unique and popular library projects.
The Friends of the Library annual meeting is held each April to elect board members for the coming year, to present the projected annual budget, and to give an annual report of services and activities. In addition, there is a dinner and special entertainment.
Funds raised through membership fees and sales at the Books Again Used Bookstore are used for many extra special projects at the library and its branches. Library employees may submit requests for funding special projects by filling out the Request for Funding Proposal form, available at the Books Again, and returning it there. Consideration of these requests is done twice a year by the Project Selection Committee of the Friends of the Library.
Membership income makes the library even better
Individual Membership, $15; Family, $20; Business, $30; Gold Card, $30; Benefactor, $100; and Patron Member, $500.
Click here for a membership form . Print the form, fill in requested information, and mail to Friends of the Pueblo City-County Library District, 622 S Union, Pueblo, Colorado 81004 , or ask for a membership form at any library location.
Membership benefits:
Individual/Family Members: Receive 10% discount at Books Again and mailed copy of News & Events.
Gold/Business Members: Receive 10% discount at Books Again, mailed copy of newsletter and a valuable premium.
Benefactor/Patron Members: Receive 20% discount at Books Again, mailed copy of newsletter and valuable premium.
All Members: Admittance to the Special One Day Preview Sale, for Members Only, before our huge Semi-Annual Books-by-the-Bag Sale held in May and October. Invitations to unique Friends’ programs and annual meeting program, including dinner and entertainment, and elected membership to the Friends of the Library Board of Directors.
Donating material to the Library and Bookstore
Books, videos, tapes, CDs, and DVDs may be donated for resale in Books Again. It is helpful if items are boxed. Unfortunately, worn out or soiled books, Readers Digest books, textbooks, old encyclopedias, and magazines are not saleable. Please do not include these in your donations. Gifts are tax deductible. If you have any questions about the usefulness of your gift, call 543-4688.
Accomplishments May 2010 - April 2011 -- Our 51st Year
Here is a partial list of what the Friends of the Library accomplished in 2010 - 2011:
- The Project Selection Committee of the Friends awarded funds in 2010 for: Professional signage and LCD electronic sign to Barkman Branch; Art Display--Hispanic Resources; Display area and lights for youth DVD materials; cargo van and tools for Maintenance Department; and a portable stage for Community Relations Department. These projects totaled $34,406.
- Provided $5,500 towards the printing and postage for News & Events, the PCCL District's newsletter that reached over 12,000 people and organizations last year.
- Books Again,the FOL used book store, had gross sales in 2010 of over $112,000 and 76% of these funds went to benefit the library district.
- Since Books Again opened in July of 2005, the Friends have funded over $157,769 in projects in the Pueblo City/County Library District.
Friend of the Year Award
- Connie Converse, former co-manager of Books Again, received the inaugural "Friend of the Year Award" at the 2011 Annual Meeting in recognition of her dedicated service to the book store and FOL.
- The Friend of the Year Award will be given each year, with the award presented at the Annual Meeting. Click on the appropriate link to learn more about the Criteria for the award or to access the Nomination Form to nominate someone you think deserves to be recognized as Friend of the Year.
- Nominations are due no later than March 15, 2012, and should be mailed or hand-delivered to Books Again, 622 Union Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004, ATTN: Annette Warfield.
 |
 |
 |