Friends of Santa Barbara Public Library
The Friends raise funds for materials, programs and services that would otherwise not be provided. We have watched as a Man walked on the Moon.
The Friends of the Library is the non-profit branch of the library dedicated to the growth and development of the Santa Barbara Public Library ensuring free access to information and resources to all members of the community. The Friends do this by inspiring interest and enthusiasm for providing financial support to the library. We invite private individuals, businesses, government agencies, found
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Book Bag - Featuring Artwork by Brian Andreas - $20
This book bag was designed by Santa Barbara artist Brian Andreas. It is natural with red trim and has Brian’s colorful “story people” parading along the front. A heavy-duty canvas book bag, it has a snap and sturdy double handles.
Book Bag - Featuring Painting by Sally Hamilton - $20
This book bag was designed by Santa Barbara artist and previous Board Member of Friends of the Library, Sally Hamilton. It is natural with forest green trim and has Sally’s painting of the downtown library. A heavy-duty canvas book bag, it has a snap and sturdy double handles.
Blue Book Bag - $3
Very light weight, royal blue, double-handled, book bag with Friends of the Library logo in white. 12.5” long x 9.5” wide x 15” tall. Made of non-woven polypropylene, which looks and feels like cloth. Folds flat when not in use. Wt. 3 oz. Hand wash only.
Travel Mug - $3
Metallic blue, plastic, 16-ounce capacity travel mug with Friends of the Library logo in white. 7” tall. Stainless steel interior. Removable lid presses into place. Not for microwave use. Hand wash only. Wt. 5 oz. Comes in white cardboard box.
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PO Box 1019
Santa Barbara, CA
93102
General information
There has never been a more important time to become a Friend of the Santa Barbara Public Library, or to increase your involvement if you are already a member.
Nationwide, the demand for library services, open access to books and computers, educational opportunities that support lifelong learning, public meeting rooms, and galleries for local artists, is continuing to rise. From toddlers to teens, new immigrants to entrepreneurs, people are flocking to our libraries.
The Friends are a Not for Profit organization which allows the library to be able to apply for and receive grants from various Foundations. Your membership contributions augment the shortfall in funding for collections and programs. Membership begins at just $35, although we hope you will consider a larger contribution.
In Santa Barbara, we face unique challenges. Funding cuts have led to reduced hours. In addition, since 2000, there have been staff reductions, as well as reductions to our collections, programming, and technology budgets. In 2005, less than 6% of the total library budget was spent on the materials collection.
At such a time, Friends make the difference. We help provide additional funds for direct financial and programmatic support. It is also through the Friends of SBPL that the library is able to apply and receive grants from various Foundations.
Membership begins at just $35, although we hope you will consider a larger contribution.
~ Member Benefits ~
Your most valuable benefit is knowing that you support this community's center for free information, education, entertainment and literacy. Because the downturn in the economy, the Government entities that support the library have no choice but to make serious cuts in library funding. One of the benefits of membership in FOL is to make the cuts less painful.
As a member you also receive:
•A subscription to The Friends Exchange, the Friends newsletter
•Invitation to members-only events or discounts on events
•Advance registration for space-limited programs
All contributions to The Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library are Tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For questions regarding membership or any other donation, please email [email protected].
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