Thanks to the Community
Friends of the Library Appreciate All the Help
The semi-annual book sale held the day after Thanksgiving went on without a hitch. The Friends of the Lopez Island Library work tirelessly throughout the year to put on the November and July book sales. This year they had "world class" help from community volunteers so the set up and clean up was notably easier. The "Friends" want to thank all who helped the day of the sale and those who bought the red library bags to cart out lots of books. And of course to everyone who brings in books for the sale. The library thanks the Friends and the community too!
Logo Gift Items - Available at the Library - Gift Certificates now available
You can purchase used books and the logo book bags at the Friends of the Library retail corner located next to the circulation desk.
Other logo items for sale as well, including coffee mugs, children's and adult t-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards, and stationery. You get good books at a great price and the library benefits from your voracious appetite for books!!
Taking Donations for Book Sales
The Friends of the Lopez Island Library accept saleable books in good to excellent condition.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE:
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Items which are unhealthy to handle or dirty, moldy, mildewed, smelly, burnt, chewed or wet, smoke infested, or have bugs
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Text books over 5 yrs. old.
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Books that have been stored in damp places
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Encyclopedias
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Homemade DVDs, CDs, videos, or cassette tapes
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Reader's Digest condensed books
WE ARE GRATEFUL TO RECEIVE:
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Materials in EXCELLENT to GOOD condition
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Hardback books and paperbacks
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Non-fiction books
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DVDs, VHSs, CDs in original packaging
MOST WANTED LIST:
| Novels |
Mysteries |
| Art |
Children's Books |
| Biographies |
Gardening |
| Cooking |
Military |
| Decorating |
San Juan Islands |
| Home Improvement |
History |
| Crafts |
Photography |
| Travel |
Young Adult |
| Health & Wellness |
Current Science |
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Public Welcome
 Annual Meeting Friends of Lopez Island Library
Thursday, April 18 - 7:00pm - Woodmen Hall
Join us for a volunteer appreciation program, installation of new officers for 2013, refreshments, and meet our guest speaker, author Molly Gloss. Find out what the friends are doing to support library efforts. You'll be amazed!
Meet Molly Gloss
Award-Winning Author
@ Woodmen Hall, April 18 - 7:00 pm
Miss Gloss will speak after the Friends of Lopez Library's Annual meeting. She is an author of five novels and numerous short stories. Her most recent novel is The Hearts of Horses. Visit Molly Gloss' website. Co-hosted by the Shark Reef Literary Magazine. The public is warmly welcomed.
Friends of the Lopez Island Library
Friends of the Library 2012 Board of Directors
Co- Presidents - Nancy Butte, Barbara Carver
Secretary - Anne Behan (Merchandise Coordinator)
Treasurer - John Butte
Members:
Steve Adams
Dick Behan
Gayle Blair
Lance Brittain
Karen Johnson
Barbara Marsh
Gale McCallum
Micki Ryan
Linda Zerbst
ABOUT THE FRIENDS
The purpose of the Friends of the Lopez Island Library is to provide support to the Library's facility and staff, as well as to promote library awareness.
The Friends host the very popular used book sales, held July 4th and the Friday after Thanksgiving. Other events include the sale of used books at the ferry landing and in the library, concerts, and writer's reading events. Inside the Library one may purchase items benefiting the Friends, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, note cards, book totes and mugs.
The Friends work hard to raise money for events, programs, and special equipment purchases that benefit the library and its patrons.
BECOME A FREIND
What does becoming a "friend" mean? Simply stated, it means that you will receive about one or two mailings a year, mostly to let you know about the book sales and also to let you know what the friends are doing to support library efforts.
Beyond that, it is strictly up to the individual patron. Some feel very strongly about supporting our unique library by sending in a small donation and others find that volunteering their time is a good way to keep their fingers on the pulse of the community.
Coming into the library and using our many services is yet another way to show support.
For more information, stop by the library or write to the Friends at:
Friends of the Lopez Library
P.O. Box 44
Lopez Island, WA 98261
Email: friends@lopezlibrary.org
Volunteers Needed
The twice-yearly book sales simply can't happen without a robust volunteer effort. If you have free time in your life, and especially if you're new to Lopez, please consider finding a niche for yourself with the Friends. All levels of participation are appreciated. Email: friends@lopezlibrary.org
Monetary Donations
Friends of the Lopez Island Library is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization. EIN 51-0161499. One of the benefits of supporting this worthwhile cause is the ability to take a federal income tax deduction in most cases.*
*Please refer to IRS Publication 78. You will need to itemize your tax deductions in order to claim any charity.
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