| Our mission | The mission of the Peninsula Friends of the Library is to raise funds to support the Palos Verdes Library District and to build community awareness and enthusiasm for PVLD services, programs, and needs. |
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Peninsula Friends of the Library
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Technical Services VolunteersThese volunteers repair books, dvd's, and cd's that have been damaged due to general wear and tear. It's a detailed job with an emphasis on precise, almost invisible repairing.Books for TroopsAssist in boxing up books for the Books for Troops program.The Library ShopVolunteers are buyers, display designers, and store salespersons. The profits from the Library Shop are used to fund projects for the District.Day VolunteersDay Volunteers work a set work schedule each morning to prepare the library for opening by picking up and putting up any materials that may have been left out from the previous evening. This can include processing newspapers, shelving circulating magazines, CDs, reference books, paperbacks, new magazines, microforms, file daily business table reports, and any other assigned duties.Book Sale VolunteerWe're looking for volunteers for Retail Book Sales who can volunteer at least 4-8 hours per month to help with organization and/or sales of the large donations we get regularly. Set and mark prices on books, handle money, and pack books for the internet book sale.Docent ProgramsThe Computer Docents assist Library patrons in using the Library's computer catalog, the Internet and Microsoft Office. The Local History Docents work in the History Room at the Peninsula Center Library, helping patrons access a wide variety of materials related to the Palos Verdes Peninsula and its past, as well as working on projects geared to their interests. |
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| How you help | This all-volunteer membership organization was founded by a group of devoted library supporters in 1961 to enhance the services and programs of our Peninsula libraries. |
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| About us | Currently, more than 800 Friends provide the financial resources to ensure that the library district has the funds necessary to continue vital programs and services that enrich our community. In fact, it provides 5% of the library’s budget, without which the peninsula libraries would be forced to reduce operating hours and cut services. |
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Peninsula Friends of the Library would like to invite you to the Literary Weekend. Join us for an evening with Patty & Tom Sullivan as they share stories about their friend Betty White, Friday, April 28, Malaga Cove Library. Tickets are now available. http://ow.ly/QL9M50Now53
Friends of the Library donation drop off day! Last Saturday of the month, 3/25/23, between 9am - 10:30am, volunteers will be on hand to receive books and dvds. Questions? Contact 310-921-7505. http://ow.ly/iOBo50Nhkwp
Let's Talk Music - A listen and discuss program of selected albums from the music reference book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Saturday 3/25/23, 12pm, Peninsula Center Community Room. http://ow.ly/hTak50Nhl3i
Free movie at the library. This month's selection is "Nightmare Alley" (2021) starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Toni Colette. Thursday 3/23/23 at 2:30pm. Peninsula Center Community Room. http://ow.ly/bWx450Nhkr9
We're looking for volunteers to educate school-age children about our local marine life. All it takes is just one day a week! No experience is necessary.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/QAMJr7282uX2jifM8
