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LIBRARY HOURS RESTORED

There is much to celebrate throughout the Butte County Library system as previously reduced hours of operation have been restored. The Chico branch will observe the following schedule:

Sundays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Mondays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Many thanks to our County Board of Supervisors for recognizing the importance of our public libraries to our community.

LOST LIBRARY CARDS ARE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE DURING SEPTEMBER

The month of September brings still another reason for celebration at our library. In honor of Love Your Library month, library cards in need of replacement will be provided at no cost to patrons. If your card is lost, misplaced, or worn out from years of devoted use, be sure to visit your Chico branch during September to obtain a free replacement.

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR BOOK SALES

The members-only First Friday book sale will be held on Friday, September 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Chico branch meeting room. The regular Saturday book sales resume on Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 to 11:30 am in the same location. Come and browse the extensive collection of materials at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit your Chico branch library.

ANNIE B’S FUND DRIVE CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER

Donations to your CFOL have greater impact with the addition of funds from the North Valley Community Foundation during the month of September. Visit the Annie B’s website to make your contributions to CFOL through the Annie B’s fund. Don’t delay, as this opportunity ends on September 30.

ANNIE B’s COMMUNITY DRIVE ENTERS FINAL YEAR

As reported in the Enterprise-Record last month, this August and September mark the final months of the Annie B Community Drive. During this period contributions to your Chico Friends of the Library are increased in amount if they are made through the Annie B’s Community Drive. This is a painless way to add to your support for CFOL and the library.  Plan to visit the North Valley Community Foundation website at http://www.nvcf.org/donate, which manages the fund drive, during August or September, to make your CFOL donation. Contributions to the Chico Friends of the Library enable purchases of books, subscriptions, other materials, equipment, remodeling and a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. Your CFOL urges you to take advantage of this final opportunity to amplify the impact of your donation.

BOOK SALES CONTINUE

The members-only First Friday book sale will be held on Friday, August 5  from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Chico library’s conference room.  Don’t miss this opportunity to bask in the air conditioning as you browse the many bargain items in a more leisurely atmosphere than prevails at the regular Saturday morning (9:00 to 11:30 am) sales.  Invite a non-member friend to join you at the Friday sale to demonstrate one of the benefits of membership. Fill a shopping bag with books and pay only $1 for the entire purchase! Daily sales and discount specials on the specially designated shelves inside the library and in the lobby have proved to be extremely popular and a significant source of income for your CFOL.  Thanks to all the CFOL book sale volunteers who have made these efforts highly successful.

CHICO BRANCH HOURS RESTORED

As CFOL members will remember, the supplemental funding from the Chico City Council that enabled the library to be open seven days per week has been eliminated from the city budget. At its June 28 meeting, however, the Butte County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to increase library funding to restore open hours to a seven-days-per-week schedule. The new schedule, beginning on September 5, is anticipated to be:

Sundays – 1:00 to 5:00
Mondays – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9:00am to 7:00pm
Friday, Saturday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

It is rumored that public concern and displeasure with the shortened hours played a significant part in the decision of the supervisors. Thanks to all CFOL members and library patrons who helped bring this about, and especially thanks to the Board of Supervisors.

BOOK SALES

The CFOL members-only first Friday book sale takes place this month on Friday, July 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the library’s meeting room. Don’t miss this opportunity to browse our wide selection of gently used books, magazines, movies, and other materials. New items are continually added to the offerings.

And don’t forget the weekly Saturday morning book sales open to the public from 9:00 to 11:30 am in the same location. There are no better book bargains in town than the items offered for sale by your CFOL at these sales and on the special book sale shelves in the library. And please consider helping the dedicated book sale volunteers with this weekly task. Only about 45 minutes is required to set up or take down the materials for the sale. Call Helen Sutton at 530-588-4989 for more information and to volunteer.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS CONTINUE

Chico branch library summer reading programs for children, youth, and adults continue through July 31. Events and prizes for the programs are sponsored by your CFOL. Visit the library for detailed information and to sign up. The theme for the children’s program this year is “Read for the Win,” a timely reference to the 2016 summer Olympics.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICES JUNE 3 AND 4 AT CFOL BOOK SALE

All items at the weekly book sales on June 3 and 4 will be half-price. A paper bag filled with paperback books will cost only $1.00. Come to the sale and take advantage of these irresistible bargains!

The CFOL members-only First Friday book sale takes place on Friday, June 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the library’s meeting room. Don’t miss this opportunity to browse our wide selection of gently used books, magazines, movies, and other materials. New items are continually added to the offerings.

And don’t forget the weekly Saturday morning book sales open to the public from 9:00 to 11:30 am in the same location. There are no better book bargains in town than the items offered for sale by your CFOL at these sales and on the special book sale shelves in the library. And please consider helping the dedicated book sale volunteers with this weekly task. Only about 45 minutes is required to set up or take down the materials for the sale. Call Helen Sutton at 530-588-4989 for more information and to volunteer.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN

June 4 marks the beginning of the Chico branch library summer reading programs for children, youth, and adults. Events and prizes for the programs are sponsored by your CFOL. Visit the library for detailed information and to sign up. The theme for the children’s program this year is “Read for the Win,” a timely reference to the 2016 summer Olympics.

CUPCAKE FUNDRAISER NETS $3,556 FOR CHICO LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Century 21 Jeffries Lydon’s Laura Willman recently presented this generous donation, the proceeds from this year’s cupcake fundraiser, to your CFOL at the annual meeting of the CFOL board on May 17. Their support is greatly appreciated.

NEW CFOL OFFICERS ELECTED

At the May 17 annual meeting, Ann Elliot (President) and Marian Milling (Secretary) were elected to lead the CFOL for the 2016-2018 term. Join the Board at it’s monthly meeting on June 21 at 7:00 pm in the Chico library meeting room to learn more about plans for the new term. Your ideas and participation are always welcome.