Who are the Friends of the Escondido Public Library?
The Friends of the Escondido Library are library lovers who formed this non-profit organization in 1970. There are over 300 Friends members.
Friends Board of Directors
Elmer Cameron, President
Lee Graniero, Vice President
Marlene Hoover, Treasurer
Eula Stephens, Secretary
Directors: Daisy Bowen, Christel Luther, Jean Pighetti, Caryl White, Mary Roy, Rick Woods
Shop Coordinator: Marge Kelley (appointed by the Board)
The Friends Board of Directors meet the first Thursday of every month in the Board Room at the Main Library. Members are welcome to attend.
What do the Friends of the Library do?
Friend volunteers operate the Friends Book Shop, selling books, audio books, magazines, videos, CDs, DVDs and more, largely donated by the public. The inventory in the book shop is constantly changing. Funds raised by the Friends of the Library help support the following programs of the Escondido Public Library:
- Purchase of books and equipment
- Free music concerts
- Programs for teens and children
- Second Tuesday Book Club
- Rincon Literario Book Club
Make a donation to help the Friends support these library services:
How do I become a Friend?
To become a Friend, please fill out a membership form.
Forms are available at the Friends Book Shop or by calling 760-839-4832.
Annual membership fees:
- Individual - $10
- Family - $15
- Business/Organization - $30
- Supporting - $35
- Lifetime membership - $125 (one-time)
Members receive a quarterly newsletter with information about the Escondido Public Library from library staff and the Friends Book Shop volunteers.
To volunteer at the Friends Book Shop, please see our Volunteer Opportunities page or call our Volunteer Coordinator: 760-839-4819