Sandown Library has new Friends!

Friends of Sandown Library (FoSl) are a recently established, non-profit, community group, dedicated to supporting the library through a means of fundraising and promotion.

We are a small group of indivuals from a broad spectrum of the community who offer their free time to support Sandown library, whether it be fundraising, promotion of activities either via word of mouth or online, or even just by sparing a few hours to help out.

But what exactly do the 'Friends' do, you ask?

Well, apart from drinking lots of cups of tea, it is the 'Friends' ambition to raise awareness within the community about the many resources and events that the library has on offer; such as bi-weekly creative writing classes, computer lessons, knit and natters, and so much more - all free of charge. 

And how do we expect to acheive this moutainous feat? As a new organization we have started out with baby steps, for example by making flyers, updating a regular blog, by having a facebook page:  www.facebook.com/FriendsofSandownLibrary, and also by spreading news - the good ol' fashioned way - by word of mouth. We will keep a folder at Sandown Library so that those who prefer not to use a computer, can still follow the 'Friends'.

In addition, the 'Friends' will be holding regular fundraising events. Our next event - Blossoms and Books' - is being held at Sandown Library on the 26th May from 11am. With books and plants for sale, and a fantastic raffle with fun prizes, it's sure to be a winner. Please do come along and support us! 

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If you want to help out your local Friends of Sandown Library, please do join us at our events.  You can also 'like' us on facebook and 'follow' us on twitter. If you have goods to donate or a little time to spare, or if you would like some further information, you can reach us at friendsofsandownlibrary@gmail.com or you can pop in to Sandown Library and leave a message at the desk.