2011 was busy year for our Library and our Friends, as more and people need and use our branch. We hope that you will help us continue to support library programs and, if you can, renew your membership donation.
The Friends of Deltona Library are a group of volunteers – some retired and some still working – who raise money for library needs. We also logged over 4000 volunteer hours last year working in the book store, doing programs, and fundraising events.
As promised, last year’s membership dollars funded an expanded summer reading program that doubled the previous year’s attendance. The framework of All It Takes Is You is currently used at the Just for Babies program. Starting in February, we hope to have an evening series aimed at parents and their babies. This program, too, will cultivate literacy skills.
Two more big purchases were s a sound system for the auditorium and nine laptop computers. The demand for computers has skyrocketed as more companies mandate on-line employment applications (even McDonalds!) The new computers will let other meeting rooms be used for these job seekers and also for smaller, more individualized training classes.
You will receive a membership application in the mail if you have donated before. You can also join quickly and safely by clicking the “Donate” button in the upper right hand corner. You may also pick up an application at the library.
Return your membership application by February 10 and you will be entered into the drawing for a Valentine Book Basket on display at the front desk. We’d also like to invite you to our annual board meeting on Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 in the Library.
Donna Joyner, VP Membership
The happy winners of last year’s basket along with Friends of Deltona Library member, Dennis Jefferson.
