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Mystery Lovers Challenge: For every dollar donated to the FOL between now and December 25, an anonymous donor will match the donations, dollar for dollar, up to $1000. Donations will be accpepted after the 25th, but will not be matched. Donate online here or mail checks to the Friends of the Richardson Library, P.O. Box 830993, Richardson, TX 75083. Be sure and note in the subject area that the donation is for the "Mystery Lovers Challenge." Funds will be used to purchase books on CD. They are very popular at the Richardson Library, but are also very expensive. Join with the FOL and mystery lovers of Richardson to enlarge and enrich this collection in the library. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Mystery Lovers Challenge Update
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$1,000.00 |
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$1,000.00 |
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NEWS & UPDATES:
Friends Reading Garden Dedication Party:
The party, held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 6:00pm., was a huge success! The Mayor presented a declaration officially making the day Friends of the Richardson Library Day and the Friends unveiled a signature piece of artwork to complete the dedicaton. Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a success! More details will be posted soon.
Book Sale: The August 2011 Book Sale was a record setting success! Over $12,000.00 was raised to help support library and community projects. More details coming soon.
Friends Win An Award: The Friends won a "Best Friends" Award for website/digital publicity from the American Library Association (ALTAFF). This award recognizes our website as the best in the nation, for our category! (more)
PSA: Paula Poundstone PSA (more)
Richardson Reads One Book: The 2011 book has been announced! Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jaime Ford was announced as this year's choice on Thursday, March 31st. The Friends were well represented at the announcement and Jill Blevins presented a
check for $1,000.00 to Susan Allison to support the One Book program. Also in attendance was Kelly Bowman. Kelly is currently a Director on the Friends Board and it was announced at the One Book unveiling that she will now also be serving on the One Book Board as well. More on Richardson Reads One Book here
