2012 bring something new - our Last Chance Clearance! Each month a selection of adult hard cover and mass market paperbacks will be put on sale at JUST 50 cents. They'll go out early in the month with shelves replenished as needed and they'll all be gone at the end of the month - your last chance for these gems.  You'll find these books on the Always Open Annex shelves near the Customer Service desk of the Library

Visit the Friends Store early and often  for the best selection.

Yes, it's the squashed rat! Artist Lynn Fearman has created an engaging Samson bear to be featured in the Youth Area of the Library. Part of Monrovia's 125th anniversary celebration, the Friends of the Library commissioned Lynn to paint one of the 12 city bears - one that would be the Friends' lasting gift to the children of Monrovia.

Full of fanciful and detailed creatures, the bear, christened "Bearlovian Paradise" by Lynn, now has his (yes, Samson was a male) permanent home - front and center in the Youth Services area of the Library. Jointly funded by the Friends and the Library, his perch allows visitors a wonderful all-around view of an incredibly detailed wilderness wonderland of plants and animals.

At it's recent meeting, the FOMPL Board set Wednesday, May 16, 2012 for the annual general membership meeting. This will include an update on the year's activities and election of Board members. If you're interested in serving, please contact a current member of the Board, Use our Contact Us" e-mail, r stop in the Friends Store and let us know.

The Spring Sale will be Saturday, May 19 in conjunction with the Monrovia Day celebration. Member volunteers are welcome to help with the set up and sale on Friday, May 18. Use our "Contact Us" e-mail to let of know you're interested. Proceeds from the sale will continue to support the addition of new materials in the library and exciting programs.

The Friends have made funds available for the Library staff to purchase an entire scanner/reader station, complete with large format monitor, high-powered computer, large format printer and other assorted bells and whistles. Beyond existing resources, staff has begun the digitizing process of older materials, creating the rich resource necessary for local, historical research. And, all of this is free! Check out the Library Blog to get a sense of their enthusiasm! Thanks members and shoppers for making this a reality!

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