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 resources.
Five Points Park
PO Box 2255
Sarasota FL 34230
941-365-5228 e-mail us
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
Please be sure to visit our newly remodeled BOOKSTORE. It's more spacious than ever. Come on in and browse. Enjoy looking through thousands of quality, donated books in all genres at LOW PRICES. We offer adventures in reading for everyone.
Upcoming Events
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.
A BOOKS, BAUBLES & BLING SALE
RARE, COLLECTIBLE, & all genres of DONATED BOOKS plus… once-loved, treasures of JEWELRY, TRINKETS, BAUBLES, BANGLES, ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, WHAT-NOTS, TOYS, ART, CURIOS, HOUSEHOLD & SMALL FURNITURE ITEMS & MORE! Fun Shopping at Irresistibly LOW PRICES!
When: April 13th & 14th from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Inside Selby Library's Geldbart Auditorium & Selby Friends Bookstore
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and we will receive up to 15% of the sale!
