Friends of the Library

ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library was founded in 1974 as a vibrant community organization that promotes reading and learning through quality library services, and that is supported by an active, involved and growing membership.

Santa Fe Public Libraries are community information hubs where everyone can gather to learn, create and dream. The Friends of the Library seeks to preserve and enhance our libraries for generations today and tomorrow.

Through membership dues, contributions, and book sales, Friends of the Library has raised over $850,000 for the Santa Fe Public Library. Virtually every penny donated to Friends of the Library directly supports:

Expanded book collections including books on tape, books in Spanish and large print books
Computer services for internet access and document creation
Children and family programs such as the summer reading program, after school programs and family evening storytellers
Poetry workshops and author lectures

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHOP FOR BOOKS AT OUR IN-LIBRARY BOOKSTORES:

At the Main Library and at the Southside Branch Bookstores, quality donated books are sold for $2 ($1 for paperbacks) by volunteer members of the Friends of the Library. Proceeds purchase resources our public library.

OUR NEXT BOOK SALE IS AT THE SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY ON SEPTEMBER 25 & 26; See "Events" for details. Open 10 am to 4 pm Saturday (members only from 10 am to Noon; memberships available at the door); 1-4 pm Sunday.

ADULT SPELLING BEE: Held on 10/3/2010 at 2 pm at the Main Library (Community Room). Must be 18 to enter; donation = $10. First prize is $200 from Qforma; other prizes will be awarded. Form at http://spellingbee.qforma.com, send entry form and $10 to Qforma (Attn: 2010 Spelling Bee), 1613 Paseo de Peralta, Suite 200, Santa Fe, NM 87501; for info, call 505-989-3558.

The next sale at Main Library will be Oct. 9-10. There is a separate selection of books at each of these sales. See "EVENTS" on this website for addresses or more information.

DONATIONS by ALBERTSONS COMMUNITY PARTNERS CARD:

If you wish to have a card that will contribute a percentage of your spending there to Friends of the Library, write us at 145 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, 87501. (Or email us via the "Contact Us" on this site.)

Use the link below to join Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library. Your dues and any added donations help to bring more resources to our public libraries.

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BUSINESS PARTNERS

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