The Lincoln Public Library is where our community comes together to discover, connect, and learn. "Without FOLL (and donors like you), Lincoln would not have the vibrant library that it does — so thank you for continuing to invest in our community and its future." - Kathryn Hunt, Library Director.
Your Donations Matter
Today’s libraries are so much more than just books. This year, Friends of the Lincoln Public Library (FOLL) plans to provide more than $100,000, making it possible for the library to offer something for everyone in the community. Last year, an impressive 19,000 adults, teens, and children took part in various library programs and events.
EXPLORE: The Lincoln Public Library prioritizes serving the entire community.
FOLL-supported annual events, such as the Lincoln Book Festival, Candlelight String Quartet and author visits, are growing in popularity.
Teenagers who take the initiative to plan library events are enhancing their leadership and organizational skills. FOLL serves as a reliable partner, providing resources for Teen Advisory Board (TAB) events such as the Youth Literary Festival and Ice Cream Social, Battle of the Books, and the Cover to Cover Book Club, which offers teens the opportunity to read and connect in-person.
CONNECT: Recognizing that limited hours of operation may serve as a barrier, the Library has expanded access to library services, thanks to funding by the Friends.
Two Book lockers, located at the Library and the Lincoln Community Center, give residents 24/7 convenient access to books and materials in the library’s collection.
With FOLL funding, the library has expanded it's digital collection (Libby and Kanopy) enabling patrons to borrow and stream a variety of audiobooks, movies, music, and more any time of the day or night. In the past year, library users accessed 14,900 books, films, and other media through the digital library.
In the last two years, FOLL provided the library with $12,000 to purchase additional large print books.
A new Spanish language catalog allows Spanish speakers to easily access the library’s physical and digital collection.
LEARN: FOLL champions the joy of reading by funding library initiatives. Imagine the excitement of every first grader in the Lincoln area receiving their very own book as part of Read Across Lincoln.
Feel the warmth as Read to Me-Baby Literacy Kits find their way into the hands of families in need, planting the seeds of lifelong literacy. Or the joy of toddlers playing while they learn during Mother Goose on the Loose.
The anticipation of Summer Reading Program rewards ignites a love for stories that will last a lifetime. Through Read Across Lincoln, free teen book day and community events, FOLL gifted over 2,000 new giveaway books this past year, spreading the magic of reading far and wide.
100% of Your Donation Will Be Used for Library Programs, Resources and Activities!
Please Donate. If you prefer to pay by check, send it to FOLL, P O Box 1177, Lincoln CA 95648. We are thankful for your support.
Mission
FOLL is a charitable, all-volunteer organization committed to supporting and promoting the Lincoln Public Library. FOLL raises funds through memberships, donations, grants from businesses and organizations, as well as selling donated books and media. Additionally, FOLL members dedicated over 5,000 volunteer hours to fundraising and community outreach activities.
Equity Statement
FOLL supports the Lincoln Public Library efforts to serve our entire community and the library's emphasis on reaching underserved areas of Lincoln and beyond.