Friends of the Figueroa Library say final 2025 book sale raised about $2,000; outline 2026 events and outreach plans

Aaron Millis, president of the Friends of the Library, told the Library Board the group—s final book sale of 2025 "cracked the $2,000 mark" and generated membership interest that the Friends described as a success. "It went well," Millis said, adding the total included membership proceeds and merchandise sales.

Millis said roughly 15 new members and 16 renewals came out of the sale. "Any time we get more than 10, we're happy," he said.

The Friends plan to participate in Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and do not expect large revenue from that one-day effort because the group has largely met its fundraising targets for the year. Millis also outlined outreach events the Friends will use to promote membership and library services: a table at a neighborhood fair, a planned visit with Windermere Elementary during an academic night, and continued collaboration with library staff at community events.

On volunteer and mascot work, Millis said he had asked the Friends board for leads on tailors or seamstresses to assist with a mascot costume but had not received specific recommendations. The Friends— next regular meeting will be the final meeting of 2025, on a Tuesday the 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the library; Millis said the group will set its 2026 budget and hold officer elections at that meeting.

The Friends also confirmed future sale dates for 2026 and said they plan at least one Saturday sale late in the summer; specific calendar dates for some 2026 events were discussed but not clearly stated in the transcript. Millis closed by inviting board members and the public to attend Friends meetings and to contact the group to volunteer.

Next steps: the Friends will finalize the 2026 budget and officer slate at their December meeting and continue outreach at community events in early 2026.