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| Mission Statement |
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| The Friends of the Downey City Library encourages members of the community to make use of the services provided by the Downey City Library, strengthen the ties between the library and the community, and raise funds to provide additional library services and programs for the community. |
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| Friends of the Library Board |
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President
Cleo Latimer |
2nd Vice President (Membership)
Barbara Emry |
Director of Fundraising
Nora Szechy |
Secretary
Kathy Callahan |
Treasurer
Eunice Hammond |
Book Store Director
Colette Stallcup |
Newsletter Director
Carol Woods |
Publicity Director
Kathy Callahan |
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1st Vice President (Programs)
Vacant |
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| Friends Store |
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| We sell cards, used books, and magazines.
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
10:00 A.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Friday - Saturday
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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The store is operated by the Friends of the Downey City Library and is staffed
by volunteers. All proceeds are donated to the Library for the purchase of
supplemental equipment and materials.
Volunteers Needed ... Just two
hours per week
Do you enjoy browsing bookshelves for your favorite author or meeting others
who share your love of libraries? The Downey City Library needs additional volunteers
to staff the popular Friends Store. Located inside the library, the store offers
quality used books at discount prices, as well as See's candy items. All funds
support library programs and services. For information, call (562) 904-7360,
Ext. 30.
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| Friends of the Library Membership |
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Becoming a Friend is easy! Just print out a membership form and fill it out,
or ask for a form at the public service desk located just inside the entrance
to the Adult Library (across from the drinking fountain).
Annual membership dues are tax deductible and may be eligible for corporate
matching gift programs. Your membership is effective January 1 through December
31. Sign up today and you will be put on the mailing list to receive the informative
Friends newsletter.
| Student |
$5.00 |
| Individual |
$10.00 |
| Family |
$25.00 |
| Business/Organization |
$75.00 |
| Individual Life |
$500.00 |
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| Donor Categories |
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| Benefactor |
$10,000+ |
| Sponsor |
$5,000-9,999 |
| Patron |
$1,000-4,999 |
| Donor |
$500-999 |
| Sustainer |
$100-499 |
| Contributor |
$50-99 |
Membership Application
Form
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Please make checks payable to
Friends of the Downey City Library
and mail to:
Friends
Downey City Library
11121 Brookshire Ave.
P.O. Box 7015
Downey, CA 90241-7015 |
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| Special Events |
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| Book-Lovers Club: Booked for Lunch! |
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| Day / Time: |
Thursday |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
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Second Thursday of Each Month |
| Location: |
Cormack Room |
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Join us for a literary feast. Bring
your lunch and join a lively discussion of the best in current fiction,
literary classics, biography and popular non-fiction. Light refreshments
will be served.
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| Friends Annual Meeting, Luncheon, Author Talk and Book Signing featuring D. J. Waldie |
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Saturday |
11:30 am - 2:30 pm |
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June 7 |
| Location: |
Rio Hondo Golf Club |
Book lovers are invited to attend this popular annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Downey City Library. Enjoy a delicious luncheon at the beautiful Rio Hondo Golf Club and chat with others who love reading. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet author, D. J. Waldie, and have a book autographed. D. J. Waldie has authored two books, “Holy Land: a suburban memoir” and “Where We Are Now: notes from Los Angeles.” Mr. Waldie has been the Public Information Officer in Lakewood, California since 1978. This event includes a complete luncheon with beverage and dessert, author talk, and book signing. Register by May 31 at the Friends’ Shop in the Library or for more information call (562) 904-7360, ext. 132. The cost for this event is $15.00.
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| Bowers Museum Trip featuring the Terra Cotta Warriors |
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| Day / Time: |
Saturday |
9:30 am - 4:00 pm |
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June 28 |
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Bowers Museum |
Spend a Saturday at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana as the museum features the Terra Cotta Warriors, guardians of China’s First Emperor. A docent-lead tour of the museum will be included. Register in the Friends’ Shop or call (562) 904-7360, ext. 132. The cost for this event is $22.00.
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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| Volunteers... The Special Difference |
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| Here at the Downey City Library, our volunteers are
the special difference - the helping hand, the attentive ear, the creative
energy. They are essential to the successful daily operations of our library.
You can be part of that special difference by giving your time and talent.
Some things still cannot be computerized - nor should they be. People helping
people is the way of the library volunteer. No one can do the job quite
like a volunteer. |
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| You Will Make a Difference |
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| We are looking for people who want to make a worthwhile
contribution to their library and to their community. We are looking for
people who are cheerful, dependable, and above all, people who enjoy working
with people. You will be given training and guidance by the Volunteer Coordinator.
We will offer you work that fits your time, talents, and abilities plus
the opportunity for personal growth by learning and using new skills. You
will receive the satisfaction that comes from giving to the community and
to your library. |
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| How You Can Make a Difference |
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Some of the tasks we need help with are:
- processing new books
- reading to children
- helping with children's programs
- mending books
- creating displays
- organizing pamphlet files
- preparing materials for art projects
- processing paperbacks
- straightening bookshelves
- typing
- working on a computer
- cleaning terminals
- tutoring in the Adult Literacy Program 562.904.7360 x23
- providing literacy child care 562.904.7360 x23
- working in the Friends Store 562.904.7360 x 30
- Becoming the Special Difference
What are you waiting for? Become a member of our volunteer staff today.
Call the Circulation Office at (562) 904-7360 x30 or come in and see
us. There's a lot happening at the Downey City Library and we'd like
you to be a part of it. Together we can make that special difference.
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