FRIENDS OF THE ANACORTES PUBLIC LIBRARY

2021 Annual Meeting Held on November 10

The Friends of the Anacortes Public Library annual meeting was held by Zoom on Wednesday, November 10th at 2 p.m. A budget discussion indicated that the reserves of the Friends will support next years budgeted contribution to the Library. Kay O'Connell was elected to the opening on the Friends Board.

Holiday Book Sale in the Library on December 4

The Friends of the Library will hold a Holiday Book Sale in the Library lobby on December 4 from 11 am to 3 pm. There will be two free drawings: one for a collection of used books about libraries and another for a basket of fresh greens. Hope to see you there!

Thanks to Friends Volunteer

Brian Tibbetts is a long-time volunteer with the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library. Over the past few months, Brian has taken the initiative to stimulate income from our Lobby Sales of used books by selecting better selling books for display. This has resulted in increased Friends income, which is used to support the Library.

Join the Friends and use the membership form at this link. If paying dues with the donate button please indicate so on the comment line.

Below - 2022 Board and Officers of the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library together with past Board members and officers [2019 photo]
left to right, Kandy Dubuque, co-President; Patrick Gallagher; Linda Falken. Past-President and retired from the Board; Hal Rooks, Treasurer; Susan Rooks, Vice President; Kay O'Connell, Megan Taylor, co-President. Tress Connolly, Secretary was not present for the photo.

Click on the Donate button below 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 over $10,000. These funds will help to make a substantial fraction of FriendShop revenues, which have been lost 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!

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the City of Anacortes has limited the purchasing of reading material by the Library. The donations that the Friends provide to the Library will be essential to its purchases of new material. 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.

FRIENDSHOP CLOSED!

The FriendShop used book store at the Anacortes Public Library is presently closed because of the Covid pandemic. The Board of the Friends of the Anacortes Public Library is preparing the FriendShop for opening when possible.

On a lighter note, see here for cheery sidewalk chalk drawings that appeared in front of the Library early in the pandemic.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic the exhibition of local art is terminated until further notice. No further exhibits are being planned.

Upcoming events

Meeting Notices - Friends of the Anacortes Public Library

Board of Directors Meeting, to be announced.

Closed 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