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Bryan‑College Station libraries honor Friends group; $70,000 author series and 1,000 Books program expanded

Bryan City Council · March 10, 2026

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Summary

Library Director Bea Saba and Friends of the Library president Sharon Rosdahl highlighted volunteer and financial support: Friends funded a $70,000 author series (2025 start), expanded the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to a second branch with curated backpacks and reading challenges, and run three annual book sales that supply most program funding.

Library System Director Bea Saba opened a recognition of the Friends of the Library and introduced Sharon Rosdahl, president of the Friends, to describe the group’s work in the Bryan–College Station community.

Sharon Rosdahl recounted the Friends’ origin (official founding 01/07/1955), its growth from 184 charter members to “over…

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