Friends of Titusville Public Library

Formerly: North Brevard Friends of the Library

Friends of the Titusville Library The Friends is a non-profit organization of volunteers interested in supporting the Titusville Public Library. We have several purposes: Sponsor, conduct, or participate in fund raising projects to benefit the library and to encourage gifts to it. Raise money to enhance library programming, and fund local literacy initiatives for children & adults. Purchase media and equipment for the library. We wish to foster and promote a positive public image for the library. We sponsor cultural activities related to the goals of the library. We assist and support the Library Director and the Titusville Library District Board in improving library services and resources. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION For information about joining the Friends of Titusville Public Library, please email fotpl@yahoo.com. Carl X No, it's not a new secret agent starring in a spectacular movie. Carl X is our new computer software. The information is the same, the way you access it is different but very user-friendly. Stop in at www.mylibraryworld.com and check it out if you haven't already.

"Art for Books" Benefits Children's Literacy Programs Titusville area artists will join the Friends of the Titusville Library on Sunday, June 28, 2009 to raise money for the Friends' children's literacy programs. "Art for Books" will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Titusville Public Library, 2121 S. Hopkins Avenue in Titusville. The indoor event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. "Evening Meditation" was taken on the St.Johns River and photographed by Jeff Thamert of The Downtown Gallery. Jeff and his wife Heidi will be participating in the June 28 Benefit. Several award-winning Titusville artists will be featured, along with important friends of the Titusville art community. Artists will have work available for sale in all price ranges, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the children's literacy programs at the Library. "Our children's programs are even more important as parents struggle in this economy," says Library Director Pamela Boddy. "The Friends of the Library make it possible to continue to offer high-quality reading programs for our children at no charge." Long-time Friends board member Sara Ann Conkling is thrilled that the Titusville art community is coming together for this event. "Titusville is a special place where people come together when there is something important to accomplish," says Conkling. "We're also blessed with some incredible art talent, so this is a chance for the public to meet that talent, improve their own lives by bringing some beautiful art into their homes, and help our children continue to improve their reading skills." Conkling is chairing the event with Joe Dunn, FOTL Vice-President who is himself a Titusville artist. Cocoa artist Lori Prell is looking forward to reconnecting with her friends from Titusville. "It's going to be great to see everyone again, and to see what they are doing (with their art)", she says. The FOTL hope that this will be the first annual event that will both offer exposure to fine area artists, and support to young readers. For more information, call the Titusville Public Library at 321-264-5026 and ask for the Library Director.

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We have several levels of membership. Individual is $5 per year. Student is $3/yr. Sponsor is $25/yr. Patron is $50/yr. Organizational or corporate membership is $100/yr. Individual Lifetime membership is $200. Organizational or corporate Lifetime membership is $1000. General Membership Meetings are in May & October. The membership year is from Oct. 1st - Sept. 30th. Our annual meeting with the election of officers is held in October. MEMBERSHIP FORM

DID YOU KNOW? You can obtain a card that enables you to borrow books and materials from the Orange County Library System free of charge, through the reciprocal borrowing program.

The Friends President is Kay Grinter. Please check our newsletter or call the Library for exact times and locations of upcoming meetings and events. Projects funded by the Friends include purchasing books, videos, etc. for the library's collections. We purchase equipment & supplies. We fund speakers and refreshments for programs. Kingdom Animalia, a program for children [5-12], is funded by the Friends. Some of the fund raising activities the Friends have conducted include book and rummage sales, fashion shows, cardlgame parties, etc. If you have any questions, please contact our Library Director, Pamela Boddy, at 264-5026. Thank you for you interest in the Friends.

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