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Epic Aerial and Pop-Up Book Sale in Sanger

July 6, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

Join the Sanger Friends of the Library for an exciting night of books, and entertainment! Epic Aerial will be performing…

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Woodward Park $5 Bag Sale

June 19, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

If you missed out on the Clovis sale over the weekend or just didn’t quite find what you were looking…

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Clovis FOL Summer Bag Sale

May 23, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Friends of the Clovis Library are celebrating summer with a two-day $5 bag sale! Come stock up on great…

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Reedley Friends April Book Sale

April 10, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Friends of the Reedley Library cordially invite you to join them for a spring book sale! There will be…

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Sanger Friends March Book Sale

March 8, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Sanger Friends of the Library will be hosting their next book sale on Saturday, March 11 from 8:00 AM…

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2023 Annual Meeting

February 2, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

It’s time for the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library Annual Meeting! Our guest speaker this year is Fresno…

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Sunnyside Friends January $5 Bag Sale

January 9, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Sunnyside branch of the Friends of the Library will be having their first pop-up book sale of the year…

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Murder Mystery at the Sanger Library

December 23, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Sanger Friends of the Library invite you to come play a game of real-life Clue with them and the…

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Giving Tuesday 2022

November 22, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

GivingTuesday is upon us! Started in 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement dedicated to inspiring people to give back to…

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Winter Bookshop Sale

November 17, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

It’s that time of year again! For the entire month of December, everything at the bookshop will be 50% off…

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We're back with more anti-privatization talking po We're back with more anti-privatization talking points!

Will privatization save money?

Library privatization has hidden and uncontrolled costs and may not save money in the long run. 

Like all contracts, privatization contracts for the public library must be written carefully. For example: 

• Administrative costs and other fees should be clearly stated.
• The contract should address capital improvement and replacements.
• Does the company takes a percentage of any grants received?
• Who is responsible for the administrative errors and associated penalties?

Additionally, the Fresno County Public Library is currently funded by Measure B, a 1/8th of 1 cent tax. This tax will be up for renewal in 2028, but without it, the County would be on the hook for 100% of the Library’s operational costs. (Currently, all but the County Librarian's salary is funded by Measure B and property taxes.)

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Because the subject of library privatization is so Because the subject of library privatization is so new to so many people, and because there are so many questions about it, we're going to be sharing our talking points! These are based on research and conversations with people in the know, both locally and outside of the Central Valley.

Point 1: There are certain community services that should be held public.

Public libraries provide access to an infinite array of ideas both present and past, our world’s history, our literary heritage, and learning resources for people of all ages.
 
Public libraries provide this access to all who use them without regard to means or background. Without access to these technologies, the digital divide grows deeper; more people are left further behind, and the gap between the “haves” and “have nots” grows deeper. 

Public libraries are accountable to the public for the money they spend and the way they operate. They are governed by officials who answer to voters. Private companies answer to the need to make a profit and not to the public. 

Accountability will not be available under a private company, which shields its profits from public view. Use of public funds should be transparent. 

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Southeast Fresno County: we've got a letter writin Southeast Fresno County: we've got a letter writing party for you! The Reedley Peace Center has offered to help us host one!

Friday, September 4
Fellowship Hall, First Mennonite Church
1208 L Street, Reedley, CA
(Between 12th and 13th Streets)

Postage, stationery, talking points, and refreshments will be provided! Just bring yourself, a friend, and your passion for public libraries!

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Wanna join the Friends of the Library at your favo Wanna join the Friends of the Library at your favorite @fresnolibrary branch but don't know how? Let us walk you through it! 

Visit fresnofol.org and click "Join now" to be directed to our membership options. Join as a general member, or click "Join your branch Friends" to select a chapter to receive part of your membership dues!

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