Three cheers for the Monterey Public Library Friends! Formed in 2000, this group of dues-paying library supporters has raised over a quarter of a million dollars over the past ten years to support Monterey Public Library collections, programs and services.  

And they've made this happen with the help of every person who's purchased a membership, bought a used book at their daily, monthly or annual sale, attended their annual Wine and Chocolate Tasting (Friday, February 18, 2011 - tickets already on sale at the Library) or Home Tour (May 15, 2011 - mark your calendars), as well as generous business sponsors and community groups. 

Last weekend's giant book sale raised over $4,000, and "recycled" over 100 boxes of donated and discarded books to eager book buyers of all ages. A great start to the next quarter million dollars the Friends will be raising in years to come. We are thankful for our hardworking and creative Friends of the Monterey Public Library -  tremendous fund- and friend-raisers!