Friends of the Olympia Library does much more than book sales. We support library programs, activities, and staff.
In 2019, we earned funds from:
- three giant book sales
- in-library sale shelves
- 210 current memberships
- book sales online
- donations
In 2019, we provided funds for:
– the library & community
- counter for patron computer use
- refinishing a table for patron use
– children & teens
- 3 summer reading programs
- posters, bookmarks, and prizes
- craft supplies
- books for Reading Explorers
- books for Teen Book Club
- program snacks
- 6 one-time programs
- support for ongoing programs
– adults
- books for Page Turners Book Group (5 copies of selected titles, which are added to library circulation)
- 14 one-time programs
- prizes for reading contests
- craft supplies
- bookmarks
- program snacks
- support for ongoing programs
– library staff
- refreshments for meetings
- kitchen supplies
– Friends operations
- book storage rental
- book sale supplies
- postage
Olympia Library Fast Facts 2019
- 293 Youth Services events, attended by 9,274 kids, teens, and families
- 138 Adult programs, total attendance = 2,672
- 62 Outreach events for all ages, reached 7,143 people
- 826,125 electronic checkouts, including e-books, e-audiobooks, and videos
- 653,575 physical checkouts, including books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks
Thank you to everyone who supported our work in 2019! Become a member and help support your local library.
Friends of the Olympia Library