Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library
Huntington Beach Public Library
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 375-8429
Website: www.fotlhb.com
The Friends of the Library (FOTL) supports the Library through volunteer work and fund raising activities by encouraging gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Library. There are many ways to support the Library.
- Attend FOTL Programs
- Become a FOTL member
- Donate your old books
- Buy used books
- Buy from the FOTL Gift Shop
FOTL accepts checks made payable to the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library
Contributions are tax deductible (Federal Tax ID# 23-7177623)
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Friends of the Library Huntington Beach Public Library 7111 Talbert Ave
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Join FOTL by becoming a member. Click here to apply online. The annual membership dues are:
| $15 Senior Citizen or Student | $30 Sustaining | $150 Lifetime (onetime contribution) |
| $20 Individual / $25 Family | $50 Associate | $500 Benefactor (onetime contribution) |
Membership Benefits...
- Receive quarterly newsletter highlighting activities and articles of interest to library patrons.
- Receive information about upcoming Friends activities
- 10% discount on purchases made from the Friends Gift Shop
If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider donating your time as an FOTL volunteer. Volunteers are always needed for the Friends Gift Shop, Programs, Used Book Sales, and Newsletter areas.
Donations of books are welcome year round for the used book sale. A bin for donated books is located on the rear loading dock of the Central Library. Patrons needing assistance with unloading donations should come on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon, or phone ahead to make special arrangements. Book donations are also accepted at all library branches. The Friends of the Library accepts donations of books, media (CDs, DVDs, records), art, small scale antiques, and collectibles. Please contact Goodwill or Salvation Army for other donations.
Now it is easier than ever to support the library by purchasing used books through the FOTL online Amazon book sales where you can search for a great deal on a used book and order it without ever having to leave home.
Used Book Sales at the Central Library
Residents donate many thousands of books each year to the FOTL, which are sold in ongoing book sales located on the main floor in the Used Book Sales center. Volunteers are always needed to help prepare, sort, and price books at the Friends Workplace.
The Adopt-A-Book program allows you to commemorate a special person, date or event by placing a personalized book in the library's collection. For a donation of $25 or more, the library will help you identify an appropriate book, insert a bookplate carrying your message of tribute, and send an acknowledgement of your generosity to the appropriate party. Imagine a handsome book about art or gardening, about history or poetry, that bears the name of a special person or event in your life. With Adopt-A-Book, book lovers will enjoy your contribution and see your commemoration for years to come.
To Adopt-A-Book, simply fill out a form
and mail it in or drop it off at any HBPL library.
Volunteers operate and staff the Friends Gift Shop in the Central Library. The Shop rents best sellers (books can be reserved for no charge) and sells a wide variety of cards, jewelry, activity books, and specialty gift items. Volunteers are needed to staff the shop or to help out in general shop operations.
FOTL Programs and Special Events
The FOTL presents various guest speakers and holiday programs. Volunteers are needed to help plan, organize and publicize these events. You can also support the FOTL by attending an Author Luncheon event where you can listen to a live author talk and enjoy a great lunch. Other programs include field trips and the annual Christmas Wassail party. Most programs require prepaid reservations at least one week in advance. View the latest FOTL programs.
Send checks to:
FOTL Programs
7111 Talbert Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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