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MEMBERSHIP, FUNDRAISING, & EVENTS
FOCAL is in a unique position to further a love of literature in all the children of Los Angeles. As the Friends support group of the Children’s Literature Department of the Central Library we are able to concentrate our efforts specifically in the area of children’s literature. Our members come from throughout Southern California and further north and include librarians, educators, authors, illustrators, and people who are passionate about connecting children with great children’s literature. Many of them belong to their local branch library’s Friends groups as well. The Central Library serves the entire city of Los Angeles and the Children’s Literature Department serves all the children of Los Angeles. Join us in supporting this worthwhile cause.

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MEMBERSHIP

Download our membership form.

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FUNDRAISING

Saturday Book Sales
3rd Saturday of every month
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Rotunda on the 2nd floor just outside the Children's Literature Department

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Every 3rd Saturday of the month FOCAL sells brand new and used children’s books at bargain prices. Our sale is combined with other Central Library support groups so come and visit us. You won’t believe the prices!

THE BOOK SALE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!!

Contact us at volunteer@focalonline.org to sign up to help with our sales. They're really fun and are a great opportunity to volunteer and get to know our organization.

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Donations
FOCAL welcomes direct or in-kind donations.  A cash donation goes toward, among other things. the purchase of equipment to enhance programming in the Children’s Literature Department, and the purchase of special subject-specific collections within the department.

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FOCAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
FOCAL sponsors monthly, annual, and special events throughout the year.

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Annual Award Luncheon

Link to FOCAL Award page

Link to FOCAL Award list

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Sundays at Central Author Series
is on hiatus due to Sunday library closures.

Look at http://www.lapl.org/events/fun4kids.php for more information for what goes on in the Children's Literature Department.

Annual Peggy & Merv Miller Science Day

April 7, 2012 - What a Hoot!

Photos from Science Day 2007

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BOARD MEETINGS
Our board meets in the workroom of Central Library's Children’s Literature Department.

If you are interested in attending a board meeting, you are welcome to join us. Email the webmaster for the date and time.

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