What a year for Morro Bay Friends of the Library in 2011!
Thanks to our various fundraisers, we have raised $26,700 for your Morro Bay Library! Our largest fundraisers are our quarterly book sales, which generated $14,400 this year AND did very well in our new location at the Morro Bay Community Center. All funds raised go directly to your library for materials, programs, and new technology. For example, check out the new kids' computer in the Library — AMAZING! It's all right if adults try it out, too! Just don't make the kiddos wait too long.
Thank you to our 442 members of the Friends who have joined or renewed this year. We are celebrating a 9% increase in Friends membership including 146 first-time members — wow!
For those of you who plan ahead, here are our 2012 Book Sale dates: February 11, May 5, August 18, and November 3, 2012 at the Morro Bay Community Center.
All the best in the new year! Keep on reading and I'll see you at the Library!
Here are December's events at your Morro Bay Library.
Wednesdays
The Morro Bay Book Discussion Group meets at the Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – noon in the John Kim Room.
December 7, 10 a.m. - noon Night over Water by Ken Follett
On a date that will live in infamy, why not discuss a story that resonates in the early days of World War II.
December 14, 10 a.m. - noon No Assigned Book
Discussion of non-reading list books to share with the group. Also, join us for an end of the year alphabet potluck. If your last name begins with the following letter please bring that dish which feeds eight to ten people – A-F: meat/vegan; G-L: desserts/fruit; M-R: appetizers and S-Z: Salads.
Thursdays
KIDS! December 1, 10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Pre-School Storytime.
This program also meets at the same time on December 8 and 15.
Join us for stories and music.
December 1, 12:15 P.M. - 1:15 p.m. Workshop on "Balance and Fall Risks", Presented by San Luis Sports Therapy. Join us for an interesting workshop and some healthy snacks and coffee.
December 1, 4-5 p.m. Supervisor Bruce Gibson - Open Office Hours with the Community
No appointment is necessary to meet with Supervisor Gibson. Come on in.
Fridays
4th Friday Mystery Readers: You can pick up the January book selection "Blood Daughters" by Marcos M. Villatoro at the Morro Bay Library Now!
Books (for the Wednesdays program only) are available for checkout in advance at the Morro Bay Library. The Fall Series 2011 Booklist, The Winter Series 2012 Booklist, 4th Fridays Mystery Readers 2012 Booklist, and Special Events Series Flyers are available for download at Morro Bay Book Discussion Group or at the Library. For more information contact the Group Facilitator, Karen Robert at 225-3131 or email Karen.
The Morro Bay Friends of the Library fund all expenses of the library programs listed above. The MBFOL's purpose is to establish and maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on Morro Bay Library branch needs; to support and cooperate with the county, city and state to enhance library services and facilities; and to stimulate gifts, endowments and bequests. For more information contact Christine Johnson, President or go to Morro Bay Friends of the Library.
