Submitted by Wilma Allen
Friends of the Library
Communications Chair
November 27, 2015 2:00 p.m.
On top of last spring’s record breaking book sale, book lovers flocked to Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s (FOL) Fall Sale two weeks ago and scooped up enough bargain books, DVDs, and other items to generate another record – $14,200+ for Library programs. “Since almost everything is priced at $2.00 or less, this is a tremendous accomplishment,” said Annie Sparkle, FOL book sale chairman. Proceeds from the semi-annual book sales are a major part of FOL’s annual grants to the Nassau County Library System for use in the Fernandina Beach Branch.
Last year’s donation purchased specialized databases, network access, books, e-books, periodicals, and other materials. According to Sparkle, more than 20,000 books and other items were donated for the sale. More than twenty-five volunteers spent months sorting them by category so patrons could easily find what they want. Close to 90 volunteers worked the days of the sale setting up, cleaning up, cashiering, merchandizing and helping customers with their purchases. Several churches and local organizations loaned tables and contributed in other ways and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department supplied workers for heavy lifting.
New this year, the Organized Firefighters of Fernandina Beach, cooked and sold chicken dinners to help raise funds. The not-for-profit Friends of the Library also sponsors dozens of educational programs for adults and children throughout the year.
For more information contact the Friends of the Library, PO Box 17155, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035, call (904) 321-6529 or visit www.fernandinaFOL.org <http://www.fernandinafol.org/> or e-mail [email protected]. This fully secured website will accept pledges and credit card donations. *Over 70 volunteers helped keep customers happy at FOLs book sale.
Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting literacy and lifelong learning through community programs and advocacy to ensure that this public library remains a valuable, responsive and relevant community resource.* *For information on membership or events, email Fernandinafol.org <http://fernandinafol.org/> or call 321-6529.*