Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Seniors
Location
145 Washington AvenueSanta Fe, NM 87501 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library was founded in 1974 as a vibrant community organization that promotes reading and learning through quality library services, and that is supported by an active, involved, and growing membership.
Santa Fe Public Libraries are community information hubs where everyone can gather to learn, create and dream. The Friends of the Library seeks to preserve and enhance our libraries for generations today and tomorrow.
Description
1974 as a vibrant community organization that promotes reading and learning through quality library services, and that is supported by an active, involved, and growing membership.
Santa Fe Public Libraries are community information hubs where everyone can gather to learn, create and dream. The Friends of the Library seeks to preserve and enhance our libraries for generations today and tomorrow.
Through membership dues, contributions, and book sales, Friends of the Library has raised over $1,000,000 for the Santa Fe Public Library since 1974.
Virtually every penny donated to Friends of the Library directly supports:
- Expanded materials collections, including audio and video titles, electronic databases, books in Spanish, language programs, large print books and audio books on line.
- Children and family programs such as the summer reading program, after school programs, pre-school story times, and Books and Babies.
- Author presentations and lectures