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Some Friends groups are created primarily for the purpose of raising money for their library. [11] Friends might raise money by selling old and used books. [23] Book sales can be major events for many Friends groups. [24] Friends groups receive books as donations. [25] Membership drives are also another way that Friends groups can raise money. [12]
Friends of the Abilene Public Library are currently accepting donations for their annual book sale in June. Books can be dropped off at the Main Library, 202 Cedar Street, during the designated times.
In 2009, Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) join to become an expanded division of ALA known as ALTAFF, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations. Friends of the Library provide support through raising the budget of libraries by book sales and outreach.
The Book Thing ceased accepting new book donations, but continues to accept monetary donations via their website. Volunteers assisted with cleanup of books both for disposal and for distribution the following Saturday. [4] After a period of cash donations, fundraisers, and new books, the place was reopened in October 2017. [5]
Dolly Parton visited Kansas in August for an event with Gov. Laura Kelly to celebrate her Imagination Library of Kansas. A new law will allow the state to collect private donations for the book ...
Storybridge is getting set to host its Dream and Donate Martin Luther King Weekend Community Book Drive, to be held Jan. 13 through Jan. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at the United Supermarket located at ...
Reading to Kids also strives to develop the library resources of participating schools through book donations. The books purchased or donated for use at the reading clubs are later donated to school libraries. Additionally, at the conclusion of each reading club the children are given free books. Reading to Kids notes that "60% percent of low ...
HB 1467, which went into effect July 1, requires school books to be pre-approved by state-certified media specialists who won't be trained until next year. Florida Schools Freeze Book Donations ...