The purpose of the Friends of the Lopez Island Library is to provide ancillary support to the Lopez Island Library facility and staff, and to promote library awareness. The Friends of the Library raises funds to pay for things the library taxing district’s general budget does not cover. The Friends host a very popular used book sale each year on July 4th and in November. Hardback books, paperbacks, DVDs, and other items are sold at amazing prices. Year-round used books may be purchased at the library and the Lopez ferry landing. In addition to book sales, the Friends sell Lopez Library Logo gift items at the library including aprons, coffee mugs, and book totes.
Funds raised by the Friends have been used to produce all the free library programs available to the public, and to purchase such items as computers, shelving and display cases, and the renovation of the community meeting room and basement. They also pay for work on the library grounds, including landscaping, pruning, and driveway maintenance.
Become a Friend
What does becoming a Friend mean? Simply stated, anyone who contributes time or money to the Friends and/or requests that his or her name be entered on the membership list is a member of the Friends of the Lopez Island Library. To be a Friend means that you will receive one or two mailings a year, mostly to let you know about the book sales and also to let you know what the friends are doing to support library efforts.
Beyond that, it is strictly up to the individual. Some feel very strongly about supporting our unique library by sending in a small donation, and others find that volunteering their time is a good way to contribute and keep their fingers on the pulse of the community.
Coming into the library and using our many services is yet another way to show support.
For more information, stop by the library or write to the Friends at:
Friends of the Lopez Library
P.O. Box 44
Lopez Island, WA 98261
friends@lopezlibrary.org
Monetary Donations
Friends of the Lopez Island Library is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization; EIN 51-0161499. One of the benefits of supporting this worthwhile cause is the ability to take a federal income tax deduction. You can donate online through PayPal using your credit card or your PayPal account:
Or send a check to:
Friends of the Lopez Library
P.O. Box 44
Lopez Island, WA 98261
friends@lopezlibrary.org
The Friends of the Library Board meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 1pm. If you are interested in being more involved in directing funding efforts, consider joining the Friends of the Library Board. Contact friends@lopezlibrary.org for more information about joining.
Book Sale Volunteers Needed
The book sales simply can’t happen without a robust volunteer effort. If you have free time in your life, and especially if you’re new to Lopez, please consider finding a niche for yourself with the Friends.
Still wondering about the Friends? Attend a board meeting at 1pm on the 4th Thursday of every month in the Library Community Room. All levels of participation are appreciated.
Friends of the Library Officers and Members
- President – Karen Eames
- Vice President – Bob Buchholz
- Secretary – Sarah Reeves
- Treasurer – Fons Wynen
- David Paynter
- Micki Ryan
- Suzanne Trebnick