Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Friends of the Library Seek Donations

The Friends of the Library are now accepting donations of gently used non-fiction and children's books for their Spring Book Sale being held in April.

Donations of books, cd's, and dvd's of the requested type may be dropped off at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during the library's business hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

The annual Friend's Spring Book Sale, held at the Racine Public Library, will feature a members-only preview event on Friday, April 17 from 2-4 p.m. The general public is invited to attend the open book sale on Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including an book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.

For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.

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