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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Fall Sale
In October, we partner again with MAFA for a two-day sale of donated books and media. We'll have several hundred inexpensive books for you to select from. Come early if you're interested in children's books. They go quickly. Then, stick around Saturday for the "close out sale"---just $5 for your selections that fit in a grocery-sized bag! We'll have bags for you to purchase. Mark your calendars Saturday and Sunday October 7-8 |
The Friends History
Organized in 1957 with either 50 or 57 members (the records differ), the organization incorporated in 1960. For a number of year, it was the only charity organization in town, accepting the Anderson House as a Bicentennial project. Later, as group of members formed the Monrovia Historical Society which still owns and shares the Anderson House with the public.
Most visible through through biannual sales and the Friends Store at the MPL. 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. |
Annual Membership Meeting
While sparsely attended, members learned that the Friends have continued their rich donations to the Library for both programs and services. Over $230,000 has been turned back to library staff since the new library opened. Members should look for additional benefits in the next fiscal year.
While sparsely attended, members learned that the Friends have continued their rich donations to the Library for both programs and services. Over $230,000 has been turned back to library staff since the new library opened. Members should look for additional benefits in the next fiscal year.
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
