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Friends report: membership fundraising under way, bookstore online sales steady

Santa Monica Public Library Board and Friends (joint meeting) · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Friends of the Library leaders reported more than $10,000 raised toward a $25,000 membership goal, reviewed bookstore operations and online sales (roughly $12,000 net annually after expenses), and discussed outreach and a spring anniversary/fundraising plan.

Rachel Gerty, Friends board president, briefed the group on membership and fundraising: the Friends set a $25,000 membership goal for the year and have raised a bit over $10,000 so far, with a membership renewal campaign and at least one fundraising event planned before June.

Lucian, who oversees bookstore operations, described how online sales that…

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