The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library
promote the Library by stimulating a greater use and appreciation of the literary, educational, and cultural advantages the library offers throughout the community. Friends are people who know that a community with a first rate library is a better place to live. Friends bring together involved, caring people who are willing to work for excellent libraries. Friends work by focusing public attention on library needs and services, supporting educational and cultural programs, encouraging volunteer opportunities within the library, providing supplementary financial support, and accepting gifts and donations.
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2016 Spring Sale
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October 16-20 is National Friends of the Library Week
Organized in 1957 with either 50 or 57 members (the records differ), the organization incorporated in 1960. Most visible through our biannual sales and the Friends Store, Friends volunteers are busy staffing the store, sorting donations, helping out at Library events, and routing appropriate donations to other charity organizations within the community.
Members, watch for notice of special benefits for you during the week! |
Special Art and Collectable Book Sale October 29
In conjunction with the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA), the Friends will hold a one day book sale featuring collectable volumes never before offered in the Friends Store as well as oversized, beautiful art-related books. Volumes will be individually priced and we'll feature art-related books. Always so happy to have a local partner organization! We look forward to seeing you at the sale.
Annual Membership Meeting May 12, 2016
Members received an impressive update on the work of the Friends. During the past year, we've returned $51,108 to support programs and collections at the wonderful Monrovia Public Library. All this is thanks to the support of the community who see this as a double benefit - inexpensive and great reading for quite low prices! Thank you for your generosity in donating and your continuing interest in supporting the wonderful work of Library staff.
Members received an impressive update on the work of the Friends. During the past year, we've returned $51,108 to support programs and collections at the wonderful Monrovia Public Library. All this is thanks to the support of the community who see this as a double benefit - inexpensive and great reading for quite low prices! Thank you for your generosity in donating and your continuing interest in supporting the wonderful work of Library staff.
Bearlovian Paradise
Kids love the library bear! They run into the Youth Services area and walk around spotting the details in the variety of people, creatures, and natural beauty found on Samson.
The favorite? Of course, it's the squashed rat on his left foot. Local artist Lynn Fearman's work celebrates the imagination and wonder of children reading. |
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321 S. Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, California 91016
626.932-5555 x3124
Monrovia, California 91016
626.932-5555 x3124
