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Authority proclaims National Friends of the Library Week; Friends report donations and volunteer work
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The Sacramento Public Library Authority Board on Oct. 23 proclaimed National Friends of the Library Week and heard that the Friends group has been a significant fundraiser and volunteer partner for library services across the county.
The Sacramento Public Library Authority Board on Oct. 23 proclaimed National Friends of the Library Week and received a report from the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library, which the director and a past president said is a major fundraising and volunteer partner.
Director Coyle presented the proclamation citing the Friends as the "library's official fundraising partner" and noting that Friends and affiliates provide more than $300,000 annually to support programs, collections and services across 28 locations. Coyle also noted investments and endowments established through the Friends' legacy arm.
Anita Scurry, past president of the Friends, subbing for Devon Graves, told the board the Friends' records show that over the past 10 years the group has given "over $5,000,000" to the library system and previously contributed volunteer hours totaling in the tens of thousands before and after the pandemic. Scurry highlighted recent fundraising including an antiquarian sale that raised $10,000 in six hours and upcoming member events such as a paper-shredding benefit at The Book Den and a tea-room event at Sacramento State.
Directors thanked Friends volunteers for their advocacy and local projects; Director Linda Budge singled out Rancho Cordova Friends for efforts that helped restore bus service to the Rancho Cordova library and support for planning a future light-rail station near the branch.
The board recorded Director Coyle's proclamation and invited Friends representatives to pose for a photo with the proclamation at the meeting's conclusion.
