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.
MEMBERSHIP
Download
our membership form.
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
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!
Upcoming Book
Sale dates:
Saturday, August 16
Saturday, September 20
Saturday, October 18
Saturday, November 15
December TBA
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.
Donations
FOCAL welcomes direct or in-kind donations. A cash donation
goes toward, among other things, the purchase of books to complete
the Newbery Collection. the purchase of equipment to enhance programming
in the Children’s Literature Department, and the purchase
of special subject-specific collections within the department.
FOCAL
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
FOCAL sponsors monthly, annual, and special events throughout
the year.
Annual
Award Luncheon
January 17, 2009 - time and location TBA
Sundays
at Central Author Series
Presented by FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature)
2:00
p.m. in the KLOS Theater or the Story Corner.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 2-3 pm
Mark Taper Auditorium
Dr. Ernest Drake
In a fascinating new discover sure to rival the ground-breaking Dragonology, the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures like krakens and griffins. Come meet the author, hear about his adventures, and buy a signed copy of the brand-new Monsterology.
Sunday, September 21, 2008 2-3 pm
Children's
Literature Department
Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts, authors of the Amy Hodgepodge seres about a 4th grader experiencing "real school" for the first time.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 2-3 pm
Children's
Literature Department
Are six sheep brave enough to trick or treat? FOCAL presents Stephanie Gordon, author of Six Creepy Sheep and other fun picture books.
The
4th Annual Peggy & Merv Miller Science Day
Saturday,
May 16, 2009 2-4 pm
Photos
from Science Day 2007
BOARD
MEETINGS
Our board meets in the workroom of Central Library's Children’s
Literature Department.
Upcoming
Board Meeting Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 4:30-6:30 pm
If
you are interested in attending a board meeting, you are welcome
to join us. Email the
webmaster to verify the date and time just in case of a change.
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