The organization was formed as the East Yolo Friends of the Library over 50 years ago in the small community of East Yolo. After the community was incorporated as the City of West Sacramento in 1987, the organization became the West Sacramento Friends of the Library (WSFOL). WSFOL provides funding to increase the library's collections and support library programs. When a new library building was constructed in 2009, WSFOL was able to increase its fundraising to provide $50,000 for the building fund. WSFOL's major sources of funds are income from book sales, annual membership fees, and other donations.
The West Sacramento Friends of the Library (WSFOL) supports the Arthur F. Turner Community Library by raising funds to develop diverse collections, encourage reading and literacy programs for all ages, and promote the library as an educational and cultural center for the entire West Sacramento community.
Support to Expand the Library's Collections Materials, Including Digital Collections:
In 2021, the West Sacramento Friends of the Library provided over $9,000 to the Arthur F. Turner Community Library to purchase new materials for its collection, including popular titles, and more digital reading materials, including audiobooks and eBooks. We hope to continue that level of support in 2022.
Support to Expand Access and Diversity of Library Reading Collection:
The Arthur F. Turner Community Library serves a population diverse in age, ethnicity, and preferred reading language, with substantial collections in English, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese. The West Sacramento Friends of the Library is seeking funds to enhance the collection of these materials, including new print books, digital books, magazines and audiobooks, and additional titles for the Read Around Yolo book club in a bag.
Support for Library Enrichment Programming and Activities:
The Arthur F. Turner Community Library offers many enrichment programs throughout the year, include the Summer Reading Program, story times, the Homework Center, English Conversation Groups, Author Readings, and Book Clubs.
In 2021 the West Sacramento Friends of the Library provided thousands of dollars to support these programs as they moved online in 2021. We hope to continue that level of support in 2022.
Organization name
West Sacramento Friends of the Library
other names
WSFOL
Tax id (EIN)
94-2392518
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Address
1212 Merkley AvenueYolo, CA, US
West Sacramento, CA, US