FRIENDS OF THE ATASCADERO LIBRARY
EIN 77-0027062 · Education (B1170)
What they do
The Mission of The Friends of The Atascadero Library is to Support, Promote and Expand The Librarys Resources and Programs.OUR GOALS:To Secure and Maintain An Adequate Facility for Our Library. to Stimulate An Increased Awareness and Appreciation of The Resources and Services of The Library. to Promote Literacy With Reading Programs for All Ages, and to Keep Quality Books On The Shelves. to Sponsor Book Discussion Groups for Adults. to Promote The Growth and The Development of The Librarys Resources Through Monetary Contributions And/or Gifts of Books, Books On Tape or CD, Music CDs, Magazines and Other Library Materials. to Sponsor and Stimulate Volunteer Services for The Library. to Coordinate Efforts of All Groups and Individuals Interested In The Library. to Be Directly Involved In The Expansion Project for The Library So That It Will Meet The Requirements of The Community. to Sponsor Cultural and Related Programs for Both Children and Adults. to Cooperate With The "Friends of Th
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1984
- Location
- PO BOX 561, ATASCADERO, CA 93423-0561
- County
- San Luis Obispo
- In care of
- WENONAH O'ROURKE