NH-Antelope Nov-Dec. 2018 Newsletter

North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library End of Year Newsletter

Happy Holidays from the North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library

NEWS FROM THE BRANCH

Have you visited the library lately? If not, you may not be aware that, since September, hours have been extended for our branch:

North Highlands-Antelope Library Sunday: Noon to 5 pm Monday-Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

There are programs for all ages, from tot to adult.

For adults, there are three different book clubs, and in November, there was a fantastic crafting program for constructing pinecone ornaments! These were made by the crafters at my table.

For teens, lots of fun activities, including Minecraft, game night and chess club. 

And youth services librarian Denise Lee offers baby and toddler time, and interesting after school activities.

All programs are listed on the saclibrary.org website, just link to North Highlands-Antelope on the locations tab.

BOOK FIRST WILL GEAR UP IN JANUARY

During the Big Day of Giving in May 2018, the Friends raised about $36,000 to fund Sacramento Public Library’s Book First program, which provides free books to first graders in underserved communities. Access to books at an early age helps children develop crucial reading skills. Having a book of their own motivates children to learn to read, so that they can later read to learn. Sacramento Public Library’s Book First program promotes first graders’ reading skills by giving them what is often the very first book they will own. 

In 2018-19, the goals is to serve 13,000 first graders in 170 schools in the city and county of Sacramento. In the North Highlands-Antelope area, 19 schools will be included in the Book First distribution.

One of our Friends will accompany the librarian to each school to help with the distribution. This is a fun and very rewarding volunteer opportunity. If you are interested in participating in one or two school visits, contact Karen Lindh, karen.lindh@icloud.com, and I will provide the dates of visits scheduled.

FALL BOOK SALE AND $5 BAG SALE A SUCCESS

Lots of great books, our fabulous volunteers, the holiday bazaar on Saturday and the new $5 bag sale produced a successful three day sale. We made about $1200, so we look forward to continue funding Lucky Day books and as many programs as possible.

Our next sale is set for Friday, February 8 - Sunday, February 10. We intend to continue the $5 per bag sale on Sunday. We have had a lot of donations over the past couple of weeks, so expect that selection will be excellent.

FIRST QUARTER 2019 MEETING SET

The North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library will hold their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 17 in the library community room at 11:00 am. We will review the library’s upcoming program and resource needs, finalize plans for our winter book sale, elect new officers for the new year, review new Policies and Procedures and set up a committee for the 2019 fundraiser tea, which will be held in May this year.

Sandwiches will be provided, members are asked to bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share. For more information, contact Debby Karaman, debbykaraman@gmail.com. If you have never attended a meeting, but are curious about what the Friends really do, this is a great opportunity to hear from Kristi about what’s in store at the branch, and meet the volunteers and Friends that make our community so special.

FSPL NEWS YOU CAN USE

• The Book Den will hold its annual holiday sale on Dec. 15th.  30%-40% discount. *No additional member discount. The Book Den and Warehouse is located at 8250 Belvedere Rd., Sacramento. If you have never been, this is the Friends’ store, where gently used books are all bargain priced. Come check it out.
• Two members of the Board of directors, along with members representing Rio Linda, Belle Cooledge and North Sacramento Friends’ affiliates have drafted a set of revised Policies and Procedures that will affect us all. These will be some additional fiscal controls instituted at the branch level, and other new guidelines for how we operate. All branch officers have been invited to a meeting at Arden Dimick library, on Saturday December 8 to discuss these changes.
• Annual Meeting - FSPL will hold its Annual Meetings, with the election of board members and officers, a look at how Book First is rolling out, a member vote on newly revised Policies and Procedures, which affect the corporate board and all the branch Friends affiliates. Come hear how the new Policies and Procedures will affect us in North Highlands-Antelope. Also up for discussion, the newly established Friends’ foundation that will allow individuals to leave money to their branch, Book First and the Big Day of Giving.

North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library September-October 

NEWS FROM THE BRANCH

There is a lot going on at the North Highlands-Antelope library. Starting on September 9, our branch will be open seven days a week! The new hours are: 

North Highlands-Antelope Library Sunday: Noon to 5 pm Monday-Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm Friday and Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

If you have been in the branch lately, you might have noticed the fully stocked shelves. We were the lucky recipient of a grant from Sacramento Public Library of 11,000 new books. The collection enhancement added new items to all adults and children's collections, particularly the most popular types: board books and easy readers for kids, graphic novels for kids and teens, and urban fiction and non-fiction for adults.  Here are before and after photos that should gladden the heart of every library patron!

Don’t miss the Backyard Composting class on Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 pm. Learn about backyard composting with the Master Gardner Compost Education Team. The 90-minute class will cover topics such as the value of compost, types of compost bins, the process of building a compost pile, and what to avoid. Presenters will also include a question and answer session at the end of the program. 

And a few other programs of note:

• For school age, there’s Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show on Thursday, September 6 at 4:00 pm
• Bilingual Storytime: Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4pm - New day and time! Families with young children are invited to our new bilingual preschool storytime on the third Thursday of each month. Antelope High School students will help our Librarian read one or more stories in Spanish and feature songs, crafts and activities in both Spanish and English. Free admission.
• For teens, Friday game night is set for Friday, September 28 at 3:30 pm. Come play! Bring a friend and enjoy card games, wii, and board games at the library! Snacks will be provided.
• For adults, check out a SMUD money saving program on Monday, October 8 at 5:30. Save money on your monthly bill! Join SMUD experts as they explain simple ways to save energy and money while keeping your home comfortable. This seminar will discuss energy efficient technologies, simple ways you can change your habits, and SMUD programs. All programs are listed on the saclibrary.org website, just link to North Highlands-Antelope on the locations tab.

Our Circulation Supervisor Nancy Swingle retired on June 22. This week her replacement started, his name is Shane Kent and he comes from the Belle Cooledge Library, where he had been working as a Library Assistant for 3 years. Before that, he was a supervisor for FedEx. And Library Assistant Hanna Smith will be leaving us for a promotion to Circulation Supervisor at Belle Cooledge Library. Her last day here is Sept. 14.

And finally, Sacramento Public Library will soon be sending out a new newsletter, History in the Making. Sacramento’s rich history, as displayed in the Sacramento Room, will be explored by library archivists. For those of you who saw James Scott’s presentation last year at Tea and History, you know how the stories from Sacramento’s past fascinated us. Don't miss an issue and subscribe now.

TEA AND TINSELTOWN A SMASH SUCCESS

If you were lucky enough to attend our August 4 fundraiser, Tea and Tinseltown, you got to hear fascinating stories of old Hollywood from an expert with unparalleled access to Twentieth Century Fox, from its early days to the present. Michael Troyan, author of the definitive history of that studio, spoke for about 45 minutes about the famous leading ladies and gentlemen of the silver screen. 

Enjoying our tea

We had tasty treats, lots of prizes and a chance to hear from a Hollywood expert. It was a great event, and the Friends hope to repeat the success next year with a Mother’s Day tea! And of course, all proceeds remain in our branch to fund programs, materials and services for North Highlands-Antelope library patrons.

Michael Troyan kept our attention

Nancy describing all the Friends do!

NEW BAG SALE ADDED TO FALL BOOK SALE SCHEDULE

Because of the expanded hours in our branch, the fall book sle will now add a BAG SALE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, from noon to 3:00 pm. In addition to our normal sale on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, you can bring your shopping bag or tote and fill it with any books remaining in the community room for $5. Yes, just $5 gets you a bag of books that you have always wanted to read!

We have large selection of children’s books, DVDs and audiobooks, in addition to our fiction and nonfiction hardback and paperback inventory. So mark your calendar for our fabulous fall book sale, Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28 and tell all your friends and neighbors.

We are beginning to recruit volunteers for the three day sale, and also ask that you save your brown paper grocery bags for us to hand out for the bag sale. Contact nhantelope.friends@gmail.com for more information about the sale, about volunteering, or about donating your gently used books.

Friends first quarter meeting

FRIENDS THIRD QUARTER MEETING SET 

The North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library will hold their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, October 18 in the library community room at 11:00 am. We will review the library’s upcoming program and resource needs, finalize plans for our fall book sale, and set up a committee for the 2019 fundraiser tea.

Sandwiches will be provided, members are asked to bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share. For more information, contact Debby Karaman, debbykaraman@gmail.com or Nancy Matlin, nancy@quickpiano.com. If you have never attended a meeting, but are curious about what the Friends really do, this is a great opportunity to hear from Kristi about what’s in store at the branch, and meet the volunteers and Friends that make our community so special.


2018-19 BOOK FIRST LAUNCHES IN OCTOBER

After a very successful Big Day of Giving in May, the books are ordered for first graders across the county for the Book First program. Sorting parties have been set in four library locations in October. On Tuesday, October 23, volunteers will gather here to sort at 10:00 am. If you can't make the North Highlands-Antelope location, but would still like to help, there is also a sorting party on Friday, October 26 at the South Natomas library, also at 10:00 am. 

We are also looking for volunteers to make school visits likely in the January through April time period 2019. This is a wonderful project that helps encourage childhood literacy and a life long love of books among students who often have never owned their own book. It is also a great way to satisfy your inner Grandma or Grandpa, since these first-graders are so darn cute and appreciative. For more information, contact Karen Lindh at karen.lindh@icloud.com.

July - August 2018

NEWS FROM OUR BRANCH

Some exciting changes are expected this fall as North Highlands-Antelope library becomes one of a handful of branches in the Sacramento Public Library system that will be open seven days a week. Stay tuned for the precise hours of operation and other details in our next issue.

We all wish Branch Supervisor Nancy Swingle a happy retirement, though we will greatly miss her helpful and cheerful nature. So expect to see a new face or two working at the branch 

Meanwhile, Lunch at the Library continues to be served Tuesday through Friday from 12:30 to 2:00 pm to all youths 18 and under. Lunch at the Library continues through August 3.

Some program highlights:

• Teens can celebrate National Ice Cream month at the library on July 13 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm with customized ice cream treats

• School age kids and teens are invited to a Minecraft event on Saturday, July 17 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

• Come enjoy the return visit of Magic Dan on Thursday, July 19 from 4:00 - 5:00. Magic Dan presents a fast-paced, highly energetic and entertaining magic show for all ages that emphasizes the joy of reading and the power of books

• On Friday, August 10 at 4:00 pm, teens can make some out-of-this-world crafts while watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2!

• And each week for our smallest "readers", there is a preschool story time, with a baby lapsit program held twice per month

• For adults, there are three book clubs held each month, coffee and classics on the second Saturday of the month, mystery book club on the third Saturday and the adult book club on the fourth Saturday of the month

• The Veterans' Resource Center is available on Wednesday, July 18 and August 15 at 3:00 pm 

If you are interested in looking at all the calendar events for our branch, click here: http://www.saclibrary.org/Locations/North-Highlands-Antelope

TEA AND TINSELTOWN SET FOR AUGUST 4

Our third annual tea fundraiser is coming together and we think it will be a fantastic way to have fun while supporting our branch library. Tea and Tinseltown will be held on Saturday, August 4 at 1:30 pm in the Community Room. North Highlands-Antelope library, 4235 Antelope Road, Antelope. 

High Tea and Mystery was our first sell-out

Michael Troyan, author of books about 20th Century Fox and several movie stars will be the speaker at the Friends of the Library fundraiser, “Tea and Tinseltown.”  The tea begins at 1:30 and the Friends' little book room will open at 12:30 if you would like to shop our wonderful donated books.  The Community Room will open at 1:00 for signing in, mingling, and finding a seat.  Suggested donation price for the ticket is $25.00.  Our last two teas both sold out, so be sure to get your ticket(s) early.  You can go online and get your ticket by going to   https://squareup.com/store/north-highlands-antelope-friends-of-sacramento-public-library/item/tea-and-tinseltown-august or email the Friends at nhantelope.friends@gmail.com to order your ticket. So, wear your best hat (and maybe win the door prize), come out and meet the author, have some good food, tea, lots of fun and meanwhile know that you are helping our branch purchase programs, books and supplies that benefit us all.

NORTH HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE FRIENDS HOLD ANNUAL DINNER MEETING

If you are curious about the work of the Friends of the Library, or work during the day and can't get to meetings, well, mark your calendar because our annual dinner and meeting is coming up on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:00 pm in the Community Room. Come meet our branch supervisor, Kristi Powell, and hear about the upcoming changes that will be affecting our branch. 

We will also get a full run-down on programs and other expenses planned for the 4th quarter, and will authorize funding for as many of the requests as we can. There will be a progress report on the tea and it isn't too soon to start planning for our next book sale. 

We will also enjoy dinner from El Pollo Loco, so please RSVP to Deb Karaman, debbykaraman@gmail.com, to ensure that there is enough food for all our Friends. This is the best meeting of the year, so join us!

Prepared by: Karen Lindh, Newsletter Chair

karen.lindh@icloud.com

July 9, 2018

May-June 2018 NH-Antelope Friends Newsletter

NEWS FROM OUR BRANCH LIBRARY

Lots of fun, interesting and informative events coming up at our branch. Your kids, (or grandkids) won’t want to miss the Hula Hoop challenge on Thursday, May 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm. And on Thursday, June 7 at 4:00, they’ll also want to catch Nature’s Critters, with live reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals coming for a visit to the library. This program is sponsored by Friends of North Highlands-Antelope library. And don’t miss the Treasure Hunt kicking off the summer reading program on Friday, June 1 at 4:00 pm.

Lunch at the Library returns on June 12, running through August 3 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Open to all youth age 18 and under – no paperwork required.

For teens, the Chess Club meets every Saturday at 2:30, and on June 8, to kick off summer vacation, they can decorate their own T-shirt, with all supplies provided except the shirt. 

For adults, there are three book clubs meeting each month: classics, mystery/thriller, and the adult book club, with popular fiction and nonfiction offerings.

There are lots of other activities, too, so be sure to check the library’s calendar for May and June, either in the branch or online.

TEA AND TINSELTOWN TICKETS  ON SALE NEXT WEEK

Our third annual tea has been announced for Saturday, August 4 at 1:30 pm in the community room. This year, we will be highlighting old Hollywood, with author Michael Troyan, who has written about the golden era of Twentieth Century Fox, and other books focusing on the industry. Enjoy tasty tidbits, wear your best Hollywood hat and prepare to be thoroughly entertained by tales of old and new Hollywood! 

For more information or tickets, you can contact us at nhantelope.friends@gmail.com. We are always looking for a few good volunteers, too, so if you are a whiz in the kitchen, creative with a centerpiece, a good artist or marketer, send us an email and we would love to include you on our team!

SECOND QUARTER BOOK SALE BENEFITS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Friends held their second book sale of the year May 4 and 5, and hundreds of books were sold at bargain prices. The Friends netted about $1,000, which will be used to fund library programs and the Lucky Day program. And since everything is less than $3.00, many people in the community can enjoy reading their own "new to them" book. 

Our next book sale will be held the last weekend in October.

BIG DAY OF GIVING

Working with branch Friends’ groups, Friends of Sacramento Public Library (FSPL) raised $36,000 during the Big Day of Giving (BDoG) on May 3. BDoG is a 24 hour online giving challenge designed to demonstrate the generosity of the residents of the Sacramento Valley. Nearly 600 nonprofit organizations participated.

All proceeds raised during BDoG will go to fund SPL’s Book First program, which aspires to “Put a book to keep into hands of first-graders from high-need schools who may not have books in their homes.”

In 2018, SPL was able to distribute a free book to 11, 745 first grade students in 157 schools in the county, about 62% of the total first grade population.

Last week, the Board of FSPL voted to add additional funds to the Big Day of Giving total in order to donate $45,000, which will include many more schools and students for 2019.

BOOK FIRST A GREAT HIT IN OUR COMMUNITY

In 2018, 17 schools and nearly 1200 first graders in North Highlands-Antelope community benefited from SPL’s Book First program, receiving a free book. This was the largest At each eligible school, Denise Lee, Children’s librarian, or another member of staff was accompanied by a Friend to distribute books and interact with the students.

Schools, teachers, students, our library staff and the Friends love this program! And we received some lovely thank you messages. If you haven’t been involved to date, it’s not too late. We expect to have even more schools included in 2019. If you would like to be involved, you can email us at nhantelope.friends@gmail.com and we will add you to the list of volunteers for school visits. Most of the visits take place between January and March.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NORTH-HIGHLANDS-ANTELOPE FRIENDS ANNUAL DINNER

The next Friends meeting will be held Wednesday, July 18 at 6:00 pm in the library’s community room. This is our annual “fiesta” with dinner from El Pollo Loco. We hope that you can join us! Kristi Powell will present the highlights of new speakers and programs that staff has lined up for the first quarter. Final details for “Tea and Tinseltown” will be nailed down, and after a review of the budget, Friends will authorize funds for the library. 

This is the best meeting of the year, so join us!

MARCH-APRIL 2018 

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, 

the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”

― Walter Cronkite

North Highlands-Antelope Library
News and Featured Events: March - April 2018

Our monthly calendar of events can always be found online via the Sacramento Public Library website. You’ll find the events listed below as well as all of our regular ongoing events for kids, teens, adults, and families!

NEWS & UPDATES

Friends on Facebook - The Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library now has an official Facebook page. If you are on Facebook, please visit often, “Like” for updates, and share! Information about Friends membership, fundraisers, other and library programs will be posted on a regular basis. 

MORE One-on-One Tech Help – We have a second volunteer coming in every week so take advantage of this free helpful service, now every Tuesday and Saturday! Need help setting up and using email? Having trouble downloading ebooks? Want to learn how to use Microsoft Word or Excel? Drop by the library Tuesdays at 4pm or Saturdays at 10am to get your tech questions answered. Since this program is increasing in popularity, sign up for an appointment ahead of time at the front desk. 

Holiday closure - All Sacramento Public Library locations will be closed on Saturday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Prom Drive Giveaway – For over a month, we have gathered donations of formal wear and accessories from the community and now we’re giving it away! This event is for teens who need formal wear for a spring dance and provides opportunities to those who might not otherwise have the means to buy such specialized items. Everything is free of charge. You can help by spreading the word about this wonderful event. Thanks to our generous community we have a nice selection of items for both young women and men. 3pm Friday, March 9.

Author Sam McManis - Former Sacramento Bee journalist Sam McManis spent five years on the road trying to find the real California. He discovered there is more than one California, and every different California is equally weird and wonderful. "Crossing California: A Cultures Topography of a State of Wonder & Weirdness" is a travel book about Sam’s experiences criss-crossing the state looking for interesting and unusual places and people. Worlds collide and commingle all brought together in a bouillabaisse of voices, "Crossing California" will make you see the state in an entirely new light. This presentation is free to attend, copies of McManis' books will be available for purchase. 2pm Wednesday, March 21.

Life in Afghanistan - Join us for an informative program presented by local resident Haroon Abasy. Learn something new about a country that is not always shown in a positive light by the media. The free presentation will cover topics such as Afghan education, economy, women and children, the country before and after war, food, music, marriage, sports, and other social and cultural values of the Islamic nation. Haroon Abasy was born in Afghanistan and lived there until he was 25. He came to the U.S. to study in 2016 and now lives in California. 3pm Saturday, March 24.

Drawing with Art Pastels Workshop - Are you ready to achieve beautiful painting-like drawings with bold colors? Join us at the North Highlands-Antelope Library for a fun workshop for adults (4 classes, 2 hours every Wednesday in April) working with oil pastels! Students will discover a variety of new drawing techniques such as stippling, burnishing, hatching, directional lines, layering and color blending. We will also touch on tone, form and composition. Students are also exposed to the color wheel and color theory as we learn about primary, secondary, tertiary warm and cool colors.
At the end of each class we will have group discussion and evaluation of techniques as we review everyone’s work. This is a great opportunity for beginners or seasoned artists! This workshop is FREE, all materials are provided, but space is limited! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Since it involves continuous learning, please plan to attend all 4 Wednesday meetings: 5:30-7:30pm April 4, 11, 18, and 25. Sign up at the library or online here. 

Friends Quarterly Meeting - Support your library by attending the Friends of the North Highlands-Antelope Library Board meeting. Open to the public, newcomers welcome! 11am Wednesday, April 18.

Preparing for Homeownership Workshop - Join us for a Money Smart Week program "Preparing for Homeownership" with representatives from Neighborworks. This workshop guides participants through the homebuying process, the role of the real estate agent and lender, down payment assistance programs, and more. Presented in English, with a Spanish language counselor available for questions. Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign that aims to help consumers better manage their personal finances by offering free, educational programs for consumers of all ages. 4pm Thursday, April 26. 

BOOK CLUBS

It’s hard to keep track of all the dates and titles, so here’s the low down for March and April: 

Classics & Coffee Club 

• Saturday, March 10 @ 1pm: Frankenstein (graphical interpretation) by Mary Shelley 
• Saturday, April 14 @ 1pm: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Mystery Book Club

• Saturday, March 17 @ 10:30am: The Black Widow by Daniel Silva
• Saturday, April 21 @ 10:30am: Invasion of Privacy by Christopher Reich

Adult Book Club

• Saturday, March 24 @ 10:30am: Waking Up White by Debby Irving
• Saturday, April 28 @ 10:30am: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

As always, our staff tries to keep the library looking sharp with displays and decorations. Recent highlights include the Valentine hearts on the wall, each with a favorite book listed by various patrons. There are also shelves stocked with ideas for the Library Bingo game, which will be on display through March. If you haven’t played yet you can still win a prize! And we’ve recently gotten fancy new upgrades in the Kid’s area: new slatwall to display books, media draws, and storytime carpets. 

- Kristi Powell, Branch Supervisor

BOOK FIRST PROGRAM AN ONGOING SUCCESS

In North Highlands andAntelope schools, Sacramento Public Library’s Book First program has been a great success, loved by students, teachers, SPL and Friends alike. Book First, which SPL administers and the Friends fund, will provide a “forever” book to nearly 12,000 first-graders in Sacramento County this year. Studies have shown that early literacy programs like this contribute to the goal of every child reading at grade level by the third grade.

Children's librarian Denise Lee sharing a story with first grade students at
Community Collaborative Charter school in January

Our community is perhaps the greatest beneficiary of this program, with first graders in seventeen schools receiving a free book. The Friends have played an active part, working side by side with our librarians, Denise, Kristi and Megan, in all the schools that were eligible for Book First. Distribution of books has nearly concluded but if you are interested in making a classroom visit as part of next year’s program, let us know at NhAntelope.friends@gmail.com.

FRIENDS SPRING MEETING SET

Join the North Highlands-Antelope Friends of the Library for our spring meeting, Wednesday, April 18 at 11:00 am in the library’s Community Room. We will be discussing new programming proposed by Kristi Powell, Branch Supervisor, for the summer, our August tea fundraiser, Big Day of Giving, the spring book sale and a new membership contest adopted by Friends of Sacramento Public Library, which offers cash prizes to those branches recruiting the most new members by August 31. Top prize is $500, which could fund two months of Lucky Day books or two fun children’s programs that will captivate school age children. So, ask a friend, relative or neighbor to join the Friends of Sacramento Public Library.

BOOK SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our spring book sale will be held on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5.  We hope to recruit lots of teen and adult volunteers. As weekly lobby sales have declined, the quarterly book sales are even more important to meet our budget goals. Remember, everything we raise is used by the North Highlands-Antelope library to fund Lucky Day books and the exciting programs developed by library staff.

Book sales are a lot of fun, each volunteer gets a free book of their choice, and it’s a great way to help our community. More information will be made available as we get closer to the event. Contact us at nhantelope.friends@gmail.com  for more information or to select a shift to work during the sale.

BIG DAY OF GIVING MAY 3

The Friends of Sacramento Public Library will be one of 600 organizations covered under Sacramento’s Big Day of Giving on May 3, 2018. This is a 24 hour giving challenge that supports nonprofit organizations in our community.

The funds raised  by the Friends during this campaign will be dedicated to the Book First program. This year, donors can schedule their gifts between April 18 and May 3, donate on the Big Day of Giving, or send a check, if that is a preferred option.

More info will be forthcoming over the next 30 days, but mark your calendars!