Friends of the Library Accomplishments (October 2010 - September 2011)

Airway Heights Library
  • Purchased foam blocks for the children's area
  • Paid for holiday treats for Storytimes and for volunteers and staff
  • Purchased a digital camera for the library
  • Sponsored a digital photography class
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference
  • Provided a farewell lunch for departing staff
  • Ran a successful ongoing book sale
  • Purchased magnets with library open hours

Argonne Library
  • Just a month after one group decided to disband the Argonne Friends and turn all funds over to SCLD, another group met to start it up again
  • Re-established non-profit corporation status with Secretary of State
  • Began collecting books for book sale
  • Held one successful book sale
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference

Cheney Library
  • Purchased snacks for a staff day presentation, an After School Special, and Halloween candy for trick or treaters
  • Purchased books for the Friends of the Cheney Library Book Discussion Group
  • Purchased furniture for the Teen area
  • Purchased refrigerator for the meeting room
  • Purchased a going away gift for departing staff
  • Purchased toys for the new Baby Lapsit Storytime
  • Held one successful book sale

Deer Park Library
  • Purchased SCLD book bags for the community royalty to use as gifts for visiting royalty
  • Purchased activity table and farm set for children’s area
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Provided funds to support After School Specials for school-age children
  • Decorated the library for the winter holidays
  • Purchased craft materials and supplies for Storytimes
  • Held six successful book sales
  • Sponsored the Deer Park library at the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce meeting
  • Purchased educational toys and tunnels for use during our new Baby Lapsit Storytime
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference
  • Started a scholarship fund for college-bound students
  • Hosted an open house during the library’s anniversary celebration

Fairfield Library
  • Purchased scratch ‘n’ sniff bookmarks
  • Assisted with the science fairs at Liberty Elementary and Freeman Middle School
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading

Medical Lake Library
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Purchased magnets with library open hours
  • Held one successful book sale
  • Supported adult and youth summer reading programs by providing funding for program materials
  • Purchased furniture for the children’s area
  • Purchased a digital camera for staff and Friends use

Moran Prairie Library
  • Purchased magnets with library open hours
  • Filled all vacant officer positions during their annual meeting
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference.
  • Provided funding for the Iced Tea and Mysteries adult summer reading program
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading

North Spokane Library
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Purchased magnets with library open hours
  • Held two successful book sales
  • Supported adult and youth summer reading programs by providing funding for program materials
  • Sponsored Mark Twain summer reading presentation
  • Purchased interactive end panels and book drop for children’s area
  • Provided coffee supplies for North Spokane staff
  • Purchased a Nook for staff training

Otis Orchards Library
  • Treated staff to Christmas breakfast at the Otis Grill
  • Purchased gingerbread house for circulation counter and other Christmas decorations
  • Purchased supplies for a Christmas ornament craft
  • Purchased scratch ‘n’ sniff bookmarks
  • Paid for the tilling of the community garden
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference.
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Provided cookies and punch for the bluegrass summer concert

Spokane Valley Library
  • Held two successful book sales
  • Provided funding for summer reading programs
  • Provided funding for Spokane Is Reading
  • Purchased two Nooks and two Kindles for staff training
  • Provided funding for new lounge seating and tables in adult area
  • Purchased decorative end panel for children’s area
  • Funded the purchase of a set of 12 Mother Goose Math and Science kits
  • Provided funding for treats for adult book club
  • Sponsored Mark Twain summer reading presentation
  • Contributed funds to J.A. Jance's presentation at this year's WALE conference



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