Welcome Friends!

The purpose of St. Cloud Friends of the Library is to foster a closer relationship between the St. Cloud Library and the citizens of St. Cloud and its surrounding areas. The Friends promote knowledge of the library functions, resources, and services. We lead in the development of a program for the extension and improvement of library services and resources. And we aid in the provision of adequate housing and other facilities for the library.

Announcements:

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATE $36,246.00 TO THE ST. CLOUD LIBRARY

 

       The St. Cloud Friends of the Library (FOL) Annual Meeting was held on February 10^th at the St. Cloud Public Library.  Treasurer Ingunn Sverrisdottir reported that the FOL was pleased to donate $36,246.00 to the library in 2009 and that the FOL Used Bookstore sales hit an all time high of $29,931.00   President Jo Weis thanked the public for donating thousands of used books and praised the 50 FOL volunteers who sort, price and sell the books at budget prices. FOL Bookstore income is dedicated to providing reading programs for children and teens that promote reading; the purchase of new materials for the library; and, family concerts.

 

    FOL Executive Board elected for 2010: Officers: President Jo Weis, Vice President Joanne Kudrna, Secretary Bev Pehler, and Treasurer Ingunn Sverrisdottir.  Directors: Dick Jokinen, Dave Malone, Rose Ford, Libby Brunsvold, Steve Engels, Larry McCabe and Corwin (Buzz) Snyder.

 

     The FOL set a goal of doubling memberships in 2010.  Members of the Friends can help raise public awareness of the vital importance of the public library in the St. Cloud community.  Dues from increased memberships mean more funds can be donated to the library.  Membership forms are available in the FOL Bookstore or at www.stcloudfriends.org.  Email questions and suggestions to stcloudfriends@gmail.com   

The St. Cloud Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.  Donations and memberships are tax deductible.

We are an all volunteer organization.  Profits from the Bookstore, memberships and donations are used to purchase new books and materials for the library and sponsor programs.