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Picture of wine and cheese Wine & Cheese Reception

Listen to author Daniel Lewis give a presentation of his new book Iron Horse Imperialism: The Southern Pacific in Mexico, 1880-1951.

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Where: Schow Patio at the Crowell Public Library

Time: 6:30 pm Reception, Schow Patio
        7:30 pm Lecture with Daniel Lewis

Cost: $5.00/person

RSVP: 300-0779

Picture of old fashioned steam engine

Daniel Lewis has written a fascinating history of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Mexico. Join him and Friends on the patio in a social setting. Browse the new Friends Book Shoppe. Adjourn to the Barth Community Room at 7:30 p.m. for the lecture, followed by a book signing by the author.

Friends of the Library & Book Shoppe

New hours as of May 5, 2008
Monday
10-5
Tuesday
11-4
Wednesday
10-5
Thursday
10-8
Friday
11-1
Saturday
12:15-3:15
Sunday
CLOSED
For more than 40 years, the mission of the Friends of the San Marino Public Library has been to raise money that the library can use to supplement the allocation from the City, allowing it to keep its collections up-to-date and provide special services it would otherwise be unable to afford.
  • In the last few years, the friends have generously provided the following:
  • All of the children's books, large print books, books recorded on tape, videos, and compact discs in the library.
  • Many of the new circulating adult fiction and non-fiction books.
  • Most of the Asian books, newspapers, and magazines in the library.
  • Cataloging services and tools that have helped the library get its new books on the shelves faster.
  • Annual support for the Summer Reading Program that encourages kids to read all summer, summer programs and prizes.

The Friends also support staff development by funding staff attendance at library conferences, consultants, and workshops.

The Friends' Board of Directors meets monthly, conducts an annual membership drive, runs a used Book Shoppe in the Library auditorium, and holds periodic book sales and rare book auctions to boost the amount of money we can give to the library. Books to be sold are culled from the collection and donated throughout the year by local residents.

Memberships

As of February 1st, 2008
Basic
One time 10% Book Shoppe discount
$40
Active
One time 20% Book Shoppe discount
$75
Family
No overdue fines (must pay for lost and damaged items), a 20% Book Shoppe discount, plus free DVD and video rental
$125
Supporter
Receives all of the above plus a 40% on-going Book Shoppe discount.
$250
Patron
Receives all of the above plus a 50% on-going Book Shoppe discount.
$500
Major Donor
Receives all of the above plus recognition on the Friends Donor plaque located in the Shoppe.
$1000 plus

All contributions are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent allowed by Federal law.
Friends Board Members
Gwynne Seares, Interim President
Muffy Hunt, Vice President/Annual Dinner
Shelley Ryan, Vice President/Annual Dinner
Gene Kunzman, Recording Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Blodgett
Nancy Frykman
Kathy Miller
Mariel (Susie) Muret
Maryann Seduski
Eugene Weisenberg, Trustee Representative
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Crowell Public Library, City of San Marino, 1890 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108
626.300.0777 smpl "at" ci.san-marino.ca.us
Last updated May 5, 2008