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The Friends of the Almaden Library supports the Almaden Branch Library by raising funds for special programs and materials as needed by the librarians and also spreading the word to the area residents about how and why the library needs extra funding above that available from the city budget.
The new Almaden Library and Community Center opened on May 13, 2006, the first building in San Jose where both functions are in the same building. The Friends requests donations of gently used books and audio/video materials and sells them to raise money for the library. Since the new library opened, the Friends have held two used book sales each year on the third Saturday in April and the first Saturday in November. There is also a display of books and media items in the Lobby Sale Area, near the Oasis Cafe, for sale at all times that the building is open. Sales here are on the honor system at the same low rates as during the large book sales Customers shop here so frequently that annual profits from this Lobby Sale Area are now exceeding those at the two large book sales.
Listed below are the dates of upcoming book sales and meetings. Below that, are links to a membership application form, articles, newsletters, minutes, and many book sale photographs for you to enjoy.
*** Dates of 2010 Book Sales and Meetings ***
| Spring 2010 Sale | Activity |
| Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:00-4:00 PM |
Pre-Sale Meeting -- Location to be announced |
| Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Book Sale -- in Community Room |
| Tuesday, May 25, 2010 6:30 - 8:00 PM <--- Note Time |
Post-Sale & Annual Meeting -- Location to be announced |
| Fall 2010 Sale | Activity |
| Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:00-4:00 PM |
Pre-Sale Meeting -- Location to be announced |
| Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
Book Sale -- in Community Room |
| Tuesday, November 16, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 PM |
Post-Sale Meeting -- Location to be announced |
Everyone interested in supporting the Almaden Branch Library is welcome to join our Friends group. Membership privileges: subscription to our newsletter which is sent out several times each year, sorting book and audiovisual donations to get them ready for the lobby book sale area and our book sales, helping at our book sales, fellowship, and fun. Pick up a blue membership application in the lobby book sale area or in the library. Fill out the form and give it to a librarian or a library staff member. You can also find the membership application online at the Become a Friend page. Please fill out this form and either give it to a librarian or library staff member or else mail it to: Friends of the Almaden Library 6445 Camden Avenue San Jose, CA 95120-2823. There are no dues required for membership; however, we welcome donations with a check made out to Friends of the Almaden Library. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, and donations are deductible on federal and state income taxes. |
| Date | Function | |
| May 13, 2006 | Grand Opening of the Almaden Library/Community Center | |
| May 30, 2006 | Annual Meeting and 25th Anniversary | |
| June 10, 2006 | Spring Book Sale, Joint Almaden & Vineland Friends [Proceeds = $2,760.xx] | |
| August 11, 2006 | August 2006 Newsletter | |
| September 5, 2006 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| October 21, 2006 | Fall Book Sale, first in new Almaden Branch Library [Proceeds = $3,030.25] | |
| October 30, 2006 | October 2006 Newsletter | |
| November 14, 2006 | Post-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| March 6, 2007 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| April 21, 2007 | Spring Book Sale [Proceeds = $2,729.50 + 50% matching funds = $4,500.00] | |
| April, 2007 | April 2007 Newsletter | |
| May 8, 2007 | Post-Sale and Annual Meeting Minutes | |
| September 26, 2007 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| November 3, 2007 | Fall Book Sale -- [Proceeds = $3,124.75 (highest ever)] | |
| November 20, 2007 | Post-Sale and Annual Meeting Minutes | |
| December, 2007 | December 2007 Newsletter | |
| March 4, 2008 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| March, 2008 | March 2008 Newsletter | |
| April 19, 2008 | Spring Book Sale -- [Proceeds = $2,623.xx + 50% matching funds ($1600.)= $4,223.xx] | |
| May 6, 2008 | Post-Sale and Annual Meeting Minutes | |
| September 16, 2008 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| November 1, 2008 | Fall Book Sale -- [Proceeds = $3,321.00 (a new record: highest ever!)] | |
| March 3, 2009 | Pre-Sale Meeting Minutes | |
| April 18, 2009 | Spring Book Sale -- [Proceeds = $2,539.xx + 50% matching funds (max $1200.)= $3,739.xx] | |
| May, 2009 | Brownie Troop 60147 donating $250 from cookie sale to Almaden Branch Library | |
| November 7, 2009 | Fall Book Sale -- [Proceeds = $3,088.75] |
| President/Membership Chairman | Linda Spencer | Linda@spencer40.com |
| Vice President | Nancy Koppel | NJKoppel@aol.com |
| Treasurer | Liesel Wilson | Lieseli@yahoo.com |
| Secretary | Barb Beswetherick | Barbwest1@netzero.net |
| Articles of Incorporation |
| Bylaws as amended on May 6, 2008 |
| Members from Friends of the Library groups from the main King Library and the San Jose branch libraries are working together as the San Jose All Friends to discuss our operations and to help one another in common goals. The All Friends Web site includes book sale dates for various branches, which branches have extra books to share and which need more donations, as well as helpful aids in becoming 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations. The San Jose All Friends Web site is at: sjallfriends.com |
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The preparation for holding one of our semi-annual book sales takes a lot of detailed work. We have found that over our years of operation, this writeup is invaluable in keeping us from forgetting part of the procedure: Book Sale Preparation and Data |