FRIENDS OF THE SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The mission of Friends of the Selby Public Library is to support and coordinate with the Library – and the community – in the development of services by raising funds, providing a volunteer base to assist Library staff and advocating the use and growth of Library resources.

The Friends of the Selby Public Library thanks its generous Members and Board Members who have helped enrich many lives by spreading the word about Selby Public Library and the value, pleasures and rewards of literacy.

DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR Selby Friends has given to the Library:

• More than 7,000 books and music materials valued at thou­sands of dollars
• Over $40,000 in support of more than 100 free youth programs and events
• Over $6,000 for the presentation of more than 60 free special events and programs for adults
• Over $5,000 for the coordination, organization, orientation and support of Selby Library Volunteers
• Over 400 free events for children

Selby Friends has given the Library and the community, OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS:

• Over $700,000 in support of Selby Library’s mission and programs
• Over 9,000 free Library presentations/events
• The support & coordination of thousands of Library Volunteers who have contributed over 241,000 hours of their time, talents and expertise
• Friends Bookstore, which enables the public to buy a variety of donated, used books at low prices
• Thousands of dollars in book donations and support to literary-related community charities

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Please be sure to visit our newly remodeled BOOKSTORE. It's more spacious than ever.  Come on in and browse.  Enjoy looking through thousands of quality, donated books in all genres at LOW PRICES. We offer adventures in reading for everyone.

Upcoming Events

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING

Monday, MAY 20, 2013, 2:00 PM
Selby Library's Geldbart Auditorium

TOPIC: "The Community Foundation of Sarasota County: Working to Make Positive Community Impact"

We need your support! Members (and the public) are urged to attend. Keynote Speaker ROXIE JERDE CEO & President of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
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Information: 941-861-1140

Please visit http://www.sclibs.net/Calendar.aspx for Musical Archive programs; Cine-Selby Film series; author visits; book discussions; educational and entertaining children's programs and a plethora of other sensational events all made possible via the infusion of Friends dollars.

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