The Friends of the Esparto Regional Library

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Fundraise

$53 raised by 1 donor

100% complete

$0 Goal

The Esparto Regional Library was built in 1999 after a decade of community fund-raising initiated by the Friends of the Esparto Library (FERL), formed in 1991. The library is located in a rural region with limited resources. The Esparto Regional Library serves a diverse population and area. The unincorporated town of Esparto and the surrounding area is over 60% Hispanic and has a population of approximately 5,000. The library is a shared library with the Esparto Unified School District, which in the area is the largest in Yolo County.

The Library also serves as a hub for many community activities such as bilingual story hour, adult computer classes, arts, and crafts for children, English as Second Language classes, polling place, town hall meetings, and WIC distribution. Thanks to a grant from the Yocha Dehe Nation there are 31 Chromebook computers in the Wintun room for use by all library patrons. Additionally, the Library also provides a public meeting room for local boards. organizations and committees.

Mission

The purpose of the Friends of the Esparto Regional Library (FERL) is to promote lifelong learning and discovery through the promotion of literacy. The mission of FERL shall be to establish closer relations between the Esparto Regional Library, the communities it serves along with the local school district. FERL will utilize the endowment, donations, and bequests to provide enhanced resources and services.

Needs

Library programs in the arts and sciences.

Continue to support literacy and science programs for all ages.

Bilingual computer and language classes (Spanish and English).

Purchase display board for children's area.

Volunteers help reduce our cost and increase our efficiency and impact.

Expand community outreach to our senior citizens, disabled and those at risk sheltering in place.

Equity Statement

The Friends of the Esparto Regional Library is proud to serve the diverse Capay Valley Community with inclusive programming for everyone.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Friends of the Esparto Regional Library

other names

FERL

Year Established

1991

Tax id (EIN)

68-0227286

Mission Category

Education

Operating Budget

$0-$50,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Volunteers, Other, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Technology

Demographics Served

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, Low-income individuals/families, General population

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Local Counties Served

Yolo

Address

P.O. Box 787
Esparto, CA 95627

Service areas

Esparto, CA, US, 95627

Capay, CA, US, 95607

Madison, CA, US, 95653

Guinda, CA, US

Rumsey, CA, US, 95679

Phone

707-580-6650

Email

FERL95627@gmail.com

Website

http://www.ferl.org