$16,462 raised by 54 donors
100% complete
$15,000 Goal
It has been 70 years since the beginning of the Friends of the Auburn-Placer County Library, as it was called in 1954. Jean Couzens was elected the first president of the Auburn Friends. In 1962 the Friends name was changed to then Citizens' Library Committee to study and work for the merger of the Auburn City and Placer County Libraries. The name returned to Friends in 1963. A decade later in 1973 with Jean Couzens still in charge, the current library was opened and so began the programs and activities that we still have today.
In the beginning, the Friends stated purpose was to assist with the library budget and to help explain the functions of the library to the community. After almost 70 years, the Friends of Auburn Library keep this vision clear by advocating for the library, host activities that foster learning and community awareness and raise funds to enhance collections and library goals.
The programs include the monthly Used Book Sales the first Tuesday and following Saturday of each month. This is our top fundraiser. The annual "We Love Our Library" dinner event brings the community together for fun and fundraising. The monthly NOON Speaker Series connects issues and topics with community discussions. Additional community events and outreach programs include the annual Harvest Festival, Celebrity Chef Cooking for the Community, Beecher Room Community Art and Reading in the Classroom during National Read Across America week.
Please join us in supporting Auburn Public Library as part of our community.
Volunteering to maintain an association promoting library resources; encouraging gifts of service, collections, endowments, and bequests; and providing community enrichment and online services.
LIBRARY ENCHANCEMENT FUNDS
This is an exceptional year as the Auburn Library is being upgraded to meet safety and deferred maintenance requirements. Functional and enhancements items such as children's bookshelves and comfortable seating will be needed for the library reopening. Our goal is to raise $100,000 toward these needs. Your generous donations will help us give funds to the library to support these needs.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
Friends of Auburn Library will support the popular library summer reading program. The 2025 Summer Reading Program runs June 1 - July 31. This year the theme is "Level Up at Your Library"! Last year's summer reading program eclipsed 2 million minutes read. The estimated cost is $2000. This program is truly a great way to support reading in our community.
MEMBERSHIP & VOLUNTEERS
Please become a member and join us in advocating for the Auburn Public Library. Also consider volunteering at one or more of the events. Visit folAuburnCa.org or email us forauburnca@gmail.com for more information. You are needed.
Friends of Auburn Library is an equal opportunity organization.
Organization name
Friends of Auburn Library
other names
FOL
1954
Tax id (EIN)
94-2878154
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Other
Demographics Served
General population
Local Counties Served
Placer
Address
PO Box 5424Other
P O Box 5424Placer County, CA, US