FOPL http://www.fopl.org/wordpress Friends of the Oakland Public Library Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Main http://www.fopl.org/wordpress/?p=1 http://www.fopl.org/wordpress/?p=1#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:06:45 +0000 admin http://www.fopl.org/wordpress/?p=1 OUR MISSION

To advance the role of the Oakland Public Library as a vital community resource and as an institution critical to the culture, education, and welfare of our diverse community.

We fulfill our mission by encouraging and facilitating:

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Become a member today!

Members of Friends of the Oakland Public Library provide financial support for library projects and programs that enhance library services to the residents of Oakland, Piedmont, and Emeryville. In addition to the good feeling that comes with supporting the library, members receive a 20% discount at the Bookmark Bookstore and the Friends’ newsletter, Off the Shelf.

To learn how to make your tax-deductible membership contribution to the Friends, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, click here.

NEW EAST OAKLAND LIBRARY

To learn more visit FOPL’s East Oakland Library News.

GRANTS TO THE LIBRARY

During 2009, the FOPL board approved grants to the Oakland Public Library totaling $102,000 for its fiscal year 2009-2010. This year’s list includes continuing support for programs that would not be possible without support from the Friends. It also includes an investment in an innovative new branch library opening next year in East Oakland. To our members, and volunteers and customers of the Bookmark Bookstore: Thank you for being true friends of the Oakland Public Library!

  • Read the details of our FY 2009-10 grants.

NEWSLETTER

Read our current edition of Off the Shelf.

THE BOOKMARK BOOKSTORE NEEDS BOOKS

The Bookmark is located at 721 Washington Street in Old Oakland.

Store hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • NEW! Sunday hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Our bookstore, staffed by volunteers, raises money for the library, and we are always in need of donations. If your home is overflowing with treasured books, help is on the way. Friends of the Library accepts book donations which gives you a deduction and provides funds for the library.

Call the Bookmark at 510.444.0473. Learn more.

Alternative Gift Ideas for the holidays and other special occasions.

Looking for something different? Here are two gift ideas for family, friends and employees.

  • Gift membership for one year – FOPL membership benefits include a 20% discount at the Bookmark Bookstore in Old Oakland and FOPL’s newsletter, Off the Shelf, with news and information about the Friends and the Oakland Public Library
  • Donation in honor of someone special – FOPL will notify the recipient(s) of a donation in their honor and publish their name, along with your name, in a future edition of Off the Shelf

To use your credit card, go to www.fopl.org and click on Donate Now. Be sure to indicate “membership” or “in honor of”. You may send additional information to info@fopl.org.

CONTACT US

Friends of the Oakland Public Library

721 Washington Street

Oakland, CA 94607

510.444.0473

By email:

info@fopl.org for general and membership inquiries

pres@fopl.org to reach the Board President

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