February is an exciting month for Friends of Bruton Memorial Library volunteers as they celebrate National Love Your Library Month. In addition to the many activities scheduled through the library, Friends continues sponsoring their bookstore at the library, but with an added “treat” this month: Many of the beautifully pre-decorated and pre-wrapped books for sale in their Blind Date with a Book promotion offer a perfect calorie-free gift option for that favorite person on your gift list.
The Friends bookstore, located at the back of the library, is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Both gently used hardback and paperback books for all ages, adult, young adults, and children, are for sale there at a reasonable cost, $3 for hardback books, $1 for paperback and children’s books. The store is operated by the Friends volunteers who serve as advocates in support of many programs, such as book clubs and other activities, by raising funds to enhance many library resources and programs. They welcome contributions of used books in good condition to be shared with others through the bookstore sales.
Friends is currently holding a membership drive for those interested in joining them in the work and joy of empowering minds through reading. Yearly dues are $25, and lifetime dues are $100. All membership dues and book sale funds go to benefit various library programs. Check out their website at fbmlpc.org for further information and fbmlpc.org/member to join. Membership dues can also be paid by check to P.O. Box 3177, Plant City, 33563, or by check dropped into the safe box in the bookstore. Their email address is fbmlpc@gmail.com. They offer a variety of benefits to new members and welcome their support as part of a community hub for learning and creativity through books.
