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 Paris-Bourbon County
 PUBLIC LIBRARY
 
701 High Street · Paris, Kentucky · (859) 987-4419

FRIENDS OF THE
PARIS-BOURBON COUNTY LIBRARY


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"Friends of the Paris-Bourbon County Library" is a 501-3c entity which is completely separate from the library itself. Contributions may be tax deductible under Section 170 of the IRS Code. Mailing Address:  PO Box 934, Paris KY 40362. Annual Membership Dues: Student $5 - Individual $10 - Family $20 - Seniors (over 60) $5 - Sponsor $100 - Lifetime $500


NEWS

Fall 2008


MEMBERS MEETING
September 16, 2008
6:00 p.m.

NEXT BOOK SALE
November 13-16, 2008

FUNDRAISER
You help decide!
 

Dear Friends,

Thank you all for your support as a new executive committee works on making changes. We welcome your suggestions for things you would like to see done. You can make your voice heard, and even change the leadership, by attending the Annual Members' Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

Memberships are due in August. If you joined mid-year, talk to us and we will pro-rate your dues. When you renew your membership, you may also look into volunteering. Working the book sales can provide physical exercise and an opportunity to meet fellow book lovers. Working setup on Wednesday gives you first chance at the books. The hours are flexible - you can choose a shift that fits your schedule.

We are also considering a fundraising party with silent auction. If you can help with organization, planning, and probably food for this, sign up to show off your talents!

 

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One library function that the Friends have supported every year is the Summer Reading Program. This consists of a variety of reading-related events, including live visits from Kentucky authors. The age range of the children is birth through 17 years, although the core target is the 6- to 12-year-old group. Every child who has signed up and participated gets a free book at the end of the program, paid for by the Friends.

 

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We have been partners for about a year and a half with Friends of the Library Online (FOLO - folbooks.com). At intervals the owner, Kevin Bradley, goes through our new donations and selects some of the more valuable ones to offer on the Internet, splitting the net profit, after expenses. "Valuable" is loosely defined: the range goes from $1.50 for a paperback, where we got $0.65 instead of $0.25, to a hardback that sold for $182.50, netting us about $78. The company has an excellent reputation, and they have recently started putting out a newsletter with helpful tips for Friends of the Library groups.

 

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Library Community Room
701 High Street - Paris KY
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NEXT SALE DATE
November 13-15, 2008
Watch this space for details

 

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Thousands of gently used books, including fiction and non-fiction titles, will be available for sale. Non-members may join at the door on Thursday or attend the public sale on Friday.

Proceeds of the book sale are used by the Friends group to help fund special projects at the Paris-Bourbon County Library. The group recently donated $5,000 to the library to help defray the cost of a new microfilm reader.
For more information call 987-5546 or 987-5251.

DONATIONS

  • If you have a large quantity of books to donate, Friends volunteers will pick up your boxes. Call (859) 987-5546 to arrange a pick-up.

  • Please bring book donations to the library ONLY in the week prior to a scheduled sale, as storage space is very limited. If you are bringing books to the library and need help with carrying boxes, please call the library in advance (859-987-4419) to make sure that someone will be available to assist you. (Smaller/lighter boxes are always appreciated!)

  •  Receipts for contributions are available; however, you are responsible for placing a value on the items you donate.


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Last Edited 09/11/2008

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