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FOCAL...Friends of the Cary Area Library Thanks to all of you who came to the Friends of the Cary Area Library book sale in October and made a purchase. making a little over $4000.00, this was FOCAL's most successful sale. Because money from your purchases goes back into the library, the library staff will be putting together a wishlist of items to request from FOCAL. A special thanks to our Friends and all of their hard work!

Do you use the library regularly?
Do you have a few hours of free time each month? The friends of the library are looking for some new members who would like to actively participate with them. Membership is open to all and applications are available at the library at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming 2008 Meetings
TBA

Upcoming Sale..Fall 2008
Sat...TBA...9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun...TBA...1:00 - 4:00 pm
Donations of books accepted at the Library. Please call first if you have more than one bag or box.
Please no textbooks, magazines, or encyclopedias accepted for donation.
Thank you for your support!

Who are the Friends?
The Friends (FOCAL) are a group of community volunteers committed to supporting the library through fund raising, support of library programs, and public awareness of the library and it's services.

What has FOCAL done?
The Friends were formed in 1996. Their first activity was to help pass the referendum that changed the Library to a District Library. They hold semi-annual book sales to raise funds. They have supported Library programs and have purchased furnishings and equipment for the Library.

How do we decide on the use of our funds?
FOCAL regularly contacts the Library Director and the Library Board for purchase recommendations or requests for the Friends support.

What is FOCAL currently doing for the Library?
The Friends are working with the Library to fund purchases and support programs that are beyond the current Library budget.
To date, the Friends have provided:
*CD/DVD cleaner/polisher
*A mural in our storytime room
*Funds ($3,570.00) to buy a large format printer
*An Ellison die cut machine
*Outdoor book returns
*Folding tables for the meeting room
*A display case used for adult and youth services monthly displays
*Informational magnets for new library card holders
*Financial support of the Youth Services summer reading program
*42" Plasma TV to highlight library programs

What does FOCAL have planned for the future?
You can help FOCAL plan new activities. 
Current plans include:
*Continuing the semi-annual book sales *Children's readings
*Book club sponsorship
*Participation in the Cary Christmas Parade
*Participation in the Cary-Grove Business Expo

When and where do we meet?
FOCAL meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Library.
New Members and Volunteers Needed!
The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.