The organization was formed as the East Yolo Friends of the Library over 50 years ago in the small community of East Yolo. After the community was incorporated as the City of West Sacramento in 1987, the organization became the West Sacramento Friends of the Library (WSFOL). WSFOL provides funding to increase the library's collections and support library programs. When a new library building was constructed in 2009, WSFOL was able to increase its fundraising to provide $50,000 for the building fund. WSFOL's major sources of funds are income from book sales, annual membership fees, and other donations.
The West Sacramento Friends of the Library (WSFOL) supports the Arthur F. Turner Community Library by raising funds to develop diverse collections, encourage reading and literacy programs for all ages, and promote the library as an educational and cultural center for the entire West Sacramento community.
We are excited that the Arthur F. Turner Community Library (as part of the Yolo County Library system) is returning to in-person programming starting in spring 2023. These much-missed events had to be shifted online or paused entirely during the COVID pandemic. This Big Day of Giving, we invite you to join WSFOL in ensuring this library event "comeback" is an amazing experience for our entire community!
These events are free family activities that promote literacy, creativity, community, and inclusiveness. Your generous contributions will help make sure the library can offer them:
Baby and Toddler Story Times
Author Readings
Cultural celebrations and activities like Dia de los Ninos
Craft maker events
Family movie screenings
STEM-focused activities and scavenger hunt prizes
In addition, we are hoping to reach more early readers with our Summer Reading Program books. All children receive a free book for participating, and for many, this is the first book in their home library.
In 2022, WSFOL contributed nearly $3,000 toward these library programs, many online or significantly modified due to COVID precautions. The number and success of the programs offered relies on a successful Big Day of Giving for West Sacramento Friends of the Library. To accommodate in-person and increased expenses, WSFOL needs to raise approximately $6,700. Will you help us reach this goal for the library?
As outlined in the Yolo County Library Strategic Priorities plan 2022-2027, we support library programs and services that strengthen community connections and equitably meet the needs and interests of the residents of West Sacramento -- including those that reflect and celebrate our diverse languages, cultures and history,
Organization name
West Sacramento Friends of the Library
other names
WSFOL
1987
Tax id (EIN)
94-2392518
Mission Category
Education
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted
Demographics Served
Youth & Children, Low-income individuals/families, General population
Local Counties Served
Yolo
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1212 Merkley AvenueYolo, CA, US
West Sacramento, CA, US