Friends of Ontario City Library
We are a non-profit organization assisting the Ontario City Library by donating their time and money generated from book sales
Who are the Friends of the Library?
The Friends of the Library are local residents or business members of the community who value public library service. They volunteer their time and talent to promote the use of the library, to assist the library staff and to raise funds to enhance the library services.
The Friends are a non-profit organization that started in 1973 and over the years has supported the Ontario City Library in a variety of ways. The Friends have donated books, audio/visual cleaning equipement and archival preservation and storage equipement. They have also
supported the Summer Reading Programs for children and young adults.
What is the Friends Mission?
The Friends mission is to support the Ontario City Library by:
Fostering a closer relationship between the Library and the citizens of Ontario and its environs, and increasing support, both public and private.
Serving as an advocacy organization for the Library in the community and with elected officials.
Increasing awareness of the Library; sponsoring cultural and related programs for the community; and sponsoring volunteer service for the Library.
Acquiring donations and rasing funds to supplement the library's budget for special materials, programs, equipment, and services not funded through the regular library budget.
Supporting the democratic ideals of the freedom to read and free access to materials and information as outlined in the American Library Associations' Library Bill of Rights.
What We Do
The Friends generate and maintain a book sale area in the Library comprised of donated and withdrawn library materials for sale to the public. The Friends use the money earned from the sales to help pay for Library programs, sponsor special Library events and purchase
equipment and other items needed by the Library.
Meetings and Board Members
The board is comprised of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and chairs of various standing commitees. The Friends' Board of Directors holds a business meeting regularly, usually on the third Wednesday of each month at 3-5p.m. at the Main Library. These meetings are open to all, and the public is welcome to attend. An annual meetins is held in December each year. This is the time when Board members and chairs of the committees are voted on and approved by the general membership.
How to Donate
Donations of money, used or new books, videos, compact discs and the like are welcomed at all times. To donate funds, please contact the Friends. To donate used or new materials, bring your donations to the Main Library at 215 East "C" Street or the Colony Branch Library
at 3850 East Riverside Drive and drop them off. A receipt for your donation is available upon request. All donations to the Friends of Ontario City Library are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How to Reach the Friends
Please call (909)395-2224 to reach this library support group,or
mailto:focl22@hotmail.com
or stop by the Main Library on East "C" Street or the Colony Branch Library on Riverside Drive and pick up a membership envelope.
Last updated 11-15-07
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