San Clemente Friends of the Library

San Clemente Friends of the Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the San Clemente Public Library in California. The group's mission includes stimulating public awareness and support for library facilities, encouraging understanding and communication between the library and the community, and enhancing the library through various means.

Objectives

• Public Awareness and Support: The organization aims to promote awareness and garner support for library facilities within San Clemente and surrounding regional areas.
• Community Engagement: It fosters communication between the library and the community to ensure that library programs align with community needs.
• Enhancements: SCFOL provides gifts, services, and endowments to improve library resources and activities.

Activities and Funding

Projects Supported:

• Summer Reading Program: SCFOL supports a summer reading program specifically targeted toward children, encouraging literacy and education.
• Library Materials and Equipment: They assist in the purchase of books, magazines, computers, and other necessary equipment for the library.
• Educational Services: The organization helps fund guest speakers and other educational services to enrich the library experience.

Bookstore and Fundraising: The group operates a bookstore, selling donated books to raise funds for library projects. Additionally, they utilize eBay for Charity to auction more valuable or unique donated items, further supporting their initiatives. They also participate in community contribution programs like the Ralphs Community Contribution Program to receive donations based on community purchases.

San Clemente Friends of the Library has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization since 1971, reflecting their commitment to supporting educational and community activities in San Clemente.