Friends raise record $117,000; library staff report progress on Colonial Heights, Hegwin retrofit and staffing

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library reported a record fundraising haul and library staff outlined progress on two branch projects and several operational items at the Sacramento Public Library Authority meeting July 24.

Devon, speaking for the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library, said the group held an all‑friends meeting June 22 at the North Natomas Library and that the organization secured a record amount in its Big Day of Giving effort. "It is an honor to present on behalf of the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library," Devon said. Library staff said the Friends raised $117,000 and plan to present a check to the authority at the next board meeting.

The fundraising is slated to support the library’s summer reading program and the BookFirst initiative, staff said.…