Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Carlsbad Library, created in 1957, is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to support Carlsbad City Library programs.
New members and donations are welcome – or show support by shopping at the Friends bookstores at the Dove and Cole Libraries. Items for sale at bargain prices include gently used books, magazines, greeting cards, puzzles, sheet music, vintage records, videos, CDs, tapes and audio books. Gift certificates are available.
Donations are welcome!
Where does the money go?
Funds raised through book sales and events or donated through the Friends of the Library are in turn donated back to the Carlsbad City Library to support the following programs and activities:
- Carlsbad Reads Together program
- Children's annual Summer Reading Program
- Year-round children's programs, books and materials
- Renovation of the Dove Library Children's Garden
- Library Learning Center opening celebration
- Magee Park Poets poetry program
- Concerts at Cole Library and the Library Learning Center
- Teen programs for grades seven through 12
- Purchase of audiobooks
- Purchase of multiple copies of bestsellers
- Pay for enhanced technology
Membership forms are available at the Library or the Friends Bookstore and may be returned to those locations or to:
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Friends of the Library of Carlsbad, CA, Inc.
1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad CA, 92011 |
What do Friends do?
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Raise money for Library activities, programs and materials.
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Operate the Friends Bookstore at the Dove Library.
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Maintain the Friends mini bookstore at the Cole Library.
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Hold Better Book Sales at the Cole Library and a Holiday Boutique at the Dove Bookstore.
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Conduct Silent Auctions of rare and unusual books.
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Publish the "Friends Forum" newsletter, featuring Library and Friends information.
Join the Friends and join the volunteer staff. Information is available at the Friends Bookstore or call 760-602-2020.
Friends of the Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees
President: Taffy Cannon
Vice-President: Linda Sarnowsky
Treasurer: Ed Bauman
Secretary: Pat Hansen