BOOK SALES<\/p>\n
Regular book sales open to the general public take place every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:30 am in the community room. \u00a0Books are also available for sale in the library’s lobby whenever the library is open. \u00a0There are no better bargains for book lovers!<\/p>\n
The members-only First Friday book sale will take place on Friday, May 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the library’s community room. \u00a0Join\u00a0the Chico Friends of the Library and enjoy the calmer, less crowded atmosphere to browse the many books, media, and other materials \u00a0for sale.<\/p>\n
CFOL \u00a0ANNUAL \u00a0MEETING<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, May 16 \u00a0at 7:00 pm the CFOL will hold its annual meeting in the library’s community room. \u00a0After a brief business meeting featured\u00a0speaker Dan Barnett <\/a>will share anecdotes\u00a0from his thirty years of book reviewing. \u00a0Everyone is invited to attend .<\/p>\n ROB ATKINSON ANNUAL CUPCAKE FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS<\/p>\n Each year, the Century 21 Jeffries Lydon Real Estate office in Chico sponsors a cupcake sale in honor of long-time CFOL member and book sale volunteer Rob Atkinson. \u00a0The sale supports the many contributions of\u00a0Chico\u00a0Friends of the Library to the Chico branch. \u00a0This year’s fundraiser surpassed previous years’ with a total of more than $3700. \u00a0Such generous community support is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n CONSTRUCTION FOR”MAKER SPACE”\u00a0BEGINS SOON<\/p>\n Your CFOL will make significant contributions to the new “Maker Space” to be built in the center of the library. \u00a0Devices such as\u00a03-D printers, a button maker, sewing machines, typewriters, and an Ellison die-cut machine will be available for public use. \u00a0There will also be space for\u00a0tutoring, book discussions, Fandom Club, computer lab and other programs. \u00a0Your CFOL\u00a0will purchase materials as well as storage cabinets and work surfaces, while Butte County will construct the surrounding walls. \u00a0Talk to library staff to share your ideas for additional devices and programs.<\/p>\n CFOL CONTRIBUTES TO “LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES” \u00a0(LFLs)<\/p>\n With over 50,000 registered LFLs in the United States, this international phenomenon makes books freely available to all on a “take a book, return a book” basis. \u00a0Located in a variety of settings, from storefronts to residential areas and public parks, each LFL holds about a dozen\u00a0books. \u00a0Butte County Library sponsors several LFLs in Chico, with community groups and residents sponsoring others. \u00a0Your CFOL maintains a large selection of books that have been donated to the book sales for LFL stewards to choose from to refill their LFL as needed. \u00a0Eventually the “take a book, return a book” process should lead each LFL to be self-sustaining. \u00a0Outlying neighborhoods that do not have a nearby library branch especially benefit from this collaboration between communities, CFOL, and Butte County Library.<\/p>\n LOOKING AHEAD<\/p>\n Summer reading programs for children, youth, and adults will take place throughout June and July. \u00a0Your CFOL will contribute in a variety of ways to “Reading by Design,” this year’s theme. \u00a0For more information contact staff at the Chico branch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BOOK SALES Regular book sales open to the general public take place every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:30 am in the community room. \u00a0Books are also available for sale in the library’s lobby whenever the library is open. \u00a0There are … Continue reading