FRIENDS OF THE ANACORTES PUBLIC LIBRARY

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FriendShop limited opening!

The FriendShop used book store in the Anacortes Public Library will be open for limited hours, Mondays and Fridays 10 am until noon. The FriendShop has been remodeled, and has new stock. Come see it!

2022 Dues for the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library can be paid now.

Dues are $10 for an individual and $20 for a household. If you are a continuing member and it is convenient for you, please use the PayPal button below. In the +Add a note window please indicate how the money sent should be distributed between dues and donations.

Join the Friends and use the membership form at this link. Donations are also welcome.
If paying dues with the PayPal donate button please indicate this on the + Add a note line.

Click on the Donate button above to help the Friends of the Library
fund Library new book purchases!

Many Thanks: The FOL Board is pleased to report that 2020 and 2021 donations plus responses to the fund-raising efforts have netted substantial funding. These funds will help to make a significant fraction of the FriendShop's customary revenues which have been unavailable due to the book store’s closure as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A big thank you to all our generous donor-members! Your help supports the Library’s purchase of new books and the many online programs created by Library staff.
Library Director Jeff Vogel reported in 2020 that “The library’s book budget has been suspended due to the current situation, so the Friends support is more crucial than ever. Normally, income from the Friends accounts for about 30% of the library’s overall book budget, but right now it is a 100%. We would not be able to buy any new books without the Friends, but it is a finite resource because the bookshop isn’t bringing in new revenue. We really appreciate your ongoing support of the Friends!”

Donate now to support the
Anacortes Public Library!

The Friends of the Library play a crucial role in supplementing the Library's limited books budget and is the primary resource for children's and adult programming. Please contribute to the Friends. Find a donation form at this link.

The Friends now have a facebook page!
Take a look!

(click on the link below or paste it in your browser)
https://m.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-Anacortes-Public-Library-105079111161094/
If you are on Facebook, enter – Friends of the Anacortes Public Library – in the search box at the top of any FB page (next to the magnifying glass symbol). Please help us by “liking” the page to raise Friends’ visibility in the community.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic the exhibition of local art in the community room by the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library is terminated until further notice.

Upcoming events

Meeting Notices - Friends of the Anacortes Public Library

Board of Directors Meeting, every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00, by Zoom.

Limited hours at present
Bargain books from the FriendShop!

The Anacortes Library FriendShop is an inviting and relaxed used book store where you can find just the right book for yourself or a special someone. The FriendShop is located in the foyer of the Anacortes Public Library, and is staffed by Friends of the Library volunteers. All proceeds from sales go to support the Library. For more information see Friendshop.

Anacortes Public Library and FriendShop
Mailing Address: PO Box 465, Anacortes WA 98221
Location: 1220 10th St, Anacortes, WA 98221

Stop off … at the Anacortes Library

Drop in … at the FriendShop

Shop now … find a special book!

The Anacortes Library FriendShop is a used book store located in the foyer of the Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th St. Anacortes WA 98221