Kick off the fall season with new decor from Friends of the Library

Some say that California doesn’t have seasons, but fall definitely arrived with light showers and cooler temperatures, coinciding with the new fall boutique at the Friends of the Library. People can stop by and check out the displays of all kinds of decorative items to enhance the home. People can also bring in their own pieces to donate for someone else to enjoy.

The Friends of the Library (FOTL) is a part of an informal giving circle in which the items you donate are sold to others and the profits go to support the LW Library, which enhances their services.

So far this year, FOTL has donated $17,500 to the LW Library and another $5,000 will be given in October. The LW Library uses the money to purchase new books and supplies, and in turn, donates excess and used books and puzzles to FOTL for sales.

Some have inquired if FOTL takes cash donations and the answer is yes. The FOTL is a 501(c) (3) organization so donations are tax deductible and tax forms are available. Inquire at the desk.

None of this would be possible without a large corps of dedicated volunteers who diligently process donations, be it books or decorative items. They price and clean them as needed, shelve items, and assist customers with purchases. No one at the FOTL receives a salary or even a discount on purchases so all the profits can continues to circulate around LW.

The FOTL thanks residents for their positive response to the FOTL DVD sale. DVDs will now return to the regular price of $1 per disc.

—Patricia Kruger

People can decorate their homes with Halloween decor from the Friends of the Library Bookstore.