FRIENDS
OF CHILDREN AND LITERATURE was founded in 1979 by teachers,
librarians, parents, authors, and illustrators to support and
enrich the programs and resources of the Children's
Literature Department of the Central Library. Membership has
grown from a dedicated group of twenty volunteers to hundreds
of participants.
FOCAL's
fundraising activities supplement the Department's goals through
the purchase of equipment, materials for special collections,
and programming support. FOCAL members also helped raise funds
for restoration of the Central Library following the devastating
1986 fire.
FOCAL
programs promote the Department's rich collection of books, art,
and circulating materials available to children and adults. FOCAL
members volunteer for fundraising activities, help with department
programs, and support the staff in the development and maintenance
of its historic research collection of Children's Literature.
Sundays at Central with Debby Bertram
Sunday, May 17th
Cancelled