Friends of the Modoc County Library

Next Meeting: June 19, 2007, 6:00 PM at the Alturas library, 212 West 3rd Street, Alturas

Purposes
The purpose of this organization is to support and enhance the Modoc County Library and raise funds for same; to maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries; to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs; and to stimulate gifts of books, magazines, desirable collections, endowments, and bequests.

Officers
President - Jan Romero
Vice President - LucaShane Granger
Secretary - Bev McNeilly
Treasurer - Fay Stahl
Membership in the Friends of the Modoc County Library is available at the following levels:
$5 Loyal Friend; $7.50 Family of Friends; $15 True Friend; $20 Best Friend; $25 Devoted Friend; Other, Special Friend; $250 Friend for Life. Annual membership extends from January to December. Dues may be mailed to: Friends of the Modoc County Library, 212 W. 3rd St., Alturas, CA 96101. Please include name(s), address, phone number, and e-mail address for each membership. Friends of the Modoc County Library is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and contributions are tax deductible.
It's fun to be a Friend. Memberships make great gifts too!!
Members of the Friends of the Modoc County Library raise funds for the Library by selling used books:
  • online at Librarybooksales.org,
  • at the Silent Auction at the Alturas library,
  • daily at Booker T's "Top Shelf" at the Alturas library
  • at the Bookworm in Alturas,
  • and at special book sales throughout the year.

    Librarybooksales.org


    Great Deals on Great Books... and help your Public libraries at the same time!
    Library Book Sales matches you with rare, collectible and quality books that have been donated to public libraries. The money you spend goes directly to the library that sells you the book. You benefit because you can find quality books at great prices. Everyone Wins!

    Silent Auction


    Get "carried away" at the Silent Auction! Great deals! Fun! Register and receive your bidder number at the Alturas Library's Circulation Desk. Silent Auction closes on Thursdays at 4:00 PM.

    The Bookworm


    The Bookworm is the Friends of the Modoc County Library's used book sale facility. Located in Alturas behind the Library's headquarters at 212 West 3rd St., the Bookworm is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. The Bookworm is staffed by volunteers, and materials offered for sale have been donated. Proceeds from the sale of these items are used to benefit the Library by providing financial assistance for special needs that arise within the Library system, and for projects which the Library budget does not cover, such as the Summer Reading Program.

    The Bookworm prices are as follows (except for special items individually priced) :

    Adult hardcover books: 1.00
    Adult paperback books: .50
    Adult romance paperback books: .25; 5 for 1.00
    Adult trade paperback books: 1.00
    Children's hardcover books: .10
    Children's paperback books: .10
    Magazines: .10
    National Geographics for students: .05
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    Questions or comments may be addressed to Cheryl Davis Baker at library@modoccounty.us
    Last modified: May 21, 2007