FRIENDS OF CHILDREN AND LITERATURE was founded in 1979 by teachers, librarians, parents, authors, and illustrators to support and enrich the programs and resources of the Children's Literature Department of the Central Library. Membership has grown from a dedicated group of twenty volunteers to hundreds of participants. FOCAL's fundraising activities supplement the Department's goals through the purchase of equipment, materials for special collections, and programming support. FOCAL members also helped raise funds for restoration of the Central Library following the devastating 1986 fire. FOCAL programs promote the Department's rich collection of books, art, and circulating materials available to children and adults. FOCAL members volunteer for fundraising activities, help with department programs, and support the staff in the development and maintenance of its historic research collection of Children's Literature. !!Back to School Penny Sale!! Saturday, September 18 in the Rotunda 10 am to 12 noon We are proud to announce that our FOCAL Award Winner for 2010 is Redwoods by Jason Chin
Our wonderful award committee did a great job choosing this one. Check it out from your public library. The FOCAL Award Luncheon will take place Saturday, January 15, 2011. Click here for the application for the FOCAL Essay Contest. Please read all instructions carefully. Support our Library!! Click on this link: www.savethelibrary.org |
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