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FRIENDS OF THE SELBY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The mission of Friends of the Selby Public Library is to support and coordinate with the Library – and the community – in the development of services by raising funds, providing a volunteer base to assist Library staff and advocating the use and growth of Library services.

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PO Box 2255
Sarasota FL 34230
941-365-5228
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The Friends of the Selby Public Library thanks its generous Members and Board Members who have helped enrich many lives by spreading the word about Selby Public Library and the value, pleasures and rewards of literacy.

DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR Selby Friends has given to the Library:

  • More than 800 books and music materials valued at thou­sands of dollars
  • Over $15,000 in support of more than 100 free youth programs and events
  • Over $4,200 for the presentation of more than 60 free special events and programs for adults
  • Over $22,000 for the coordination, organization, orientation and support of Selby Library Volunteers
  • Over 400 free events for children

Selby Friends has given the Library and the community, OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS:

  • Over $400,000 in support of Selby Library’s mission and programs
  • Over 7,100 free Library presentations/events
  • The support & coordination of thousands of Library Volunteers who have contributed over 241,000 hours of their time, talents and expertise
  • Friends Bookstore, which enables the public to buy a variety of donated, used books at low prices
  • Thousands of dollars in book donations and support to literary-related community charities

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Cocktails by the Book was definitely "One for the Books"

The fundraising gala "Cocktails by the Book" was presented by Friends of Selby Public Library on January 23rd. The Library pulsed with fun throughout the evening. Fete created the savory food and libations. There were few who left without raving about the music of Jennifer Leigh and her New Digs who made the dance floor rock with excitement. Lots of eclectic raffle items were won, donated by many generous local businesses and sponsors such as Jerry & Mary Bernas -- they donated a fabulous boat cruise outing on Sarasota Bay with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Phyllis Werber, Friends Board Member & Event Chair is pictured left next to (L-R) Friends Board members Charlotte Ryan, President Jeanne Brown, Nina Belott, Barbara Geldbart, and Sue Brady. Photo by Aimee Chouinard.

Every Board Member assisted in some way to create a stunning backdrop to a truly memorable event. Yellow roses, blue hydrangeas, delphiniums and swirls of royal blue organza accented the Library thanks to the expert touch of Rose LaChappelle. All proceeds will benefit free programming for adults and children at Selby Library.

If you would like to vicariously relive some of the moments, please see the event program and check out the photos on these sites:
http://spotted.heraldtribune.com/galleries/index.php?id=323443
http://www.packerphoto.com
http://www.heartgallerysarasota.org

Also visit us on Facebook to view more photos.

Our many generous and thoughtful sponsors are listed in this PDF.

Upcoming Events

  • The ProphecyChris Kuzneski, The Prophecy
    Tuesday, July 13, at 2:00 p.m. in Selby Library’s Geldbart Auditorium
    New York Times bestselling author Chris Kuzneski will provide chills, thrills & laughs with a presentation about his latest novel, The Prophecy.

 

  • Please visit http://www.sclibs.net/Calendar.aspx for Musical Archive programs; Cine-Selby Film series; author visits; book discussions; educational and entertaining children's programs and a plethora of other sensational events all made possible via the infusion of Friends dollars.

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