activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Funds library special projects and materials Book Distribution & Reading Space DevelopmentProvides financial support for special projects at the libraries, including the purchase of new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials.
- Operates used book sales at multiple library locations Used Book Sales for Library FundingRuns ongoing used book sales at the Main Library and Vista Grande Library during regular business hours, offering hardbacks for $2, paperbacks for $0.50 each (or 3 for $1), children's books for $0.25, DVDs/CDs for $1, and audiobooks for $2, in addition to hosting periodic special or sidewalk sales.
- Sponsors annual Summer Reading ProgramSupports and sponsors the Summer Reading Program each year to promote literacy and community engagement through library-based activities.
capacity building · 1
- Convenes library board meetings Community Association Governance MeetingsOrganizes and holds monthly board meetings at the Vista Grande Public Library to support governance and oversight of library-related activities.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- Board-led governance for public library support board_governanceThe organization uses a structured board governance model to oversee operations and provide institutional support to the Casa Grande public library, ensuring strategic alignment and organizational accountability.
- Honor-system based sales model for book sales honor_system_salesThe organization operates book sales using an honor system with honor boxes, relying on community trust to collect payments and donations, which reduces overhead and fosters civic responsibility.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Book Sale
Operates ongoing used book sales at both the Main Library and Vista Grande Library with honor-box payments; also hosts periodic special and sidewalk sales
Special Projects Funding
Provides funding for library improvements including new furniture, equipment, program supplies, and digital library materials
Summer Reading Program Sponsorship
Funds and supports the annual Summer Reading Program at the Casa Grande Public Library
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Casa Grande Public Library Partner — Supports the programs and services of the Casa Grande Public Library.
- Fry's Partner — Participates in the Fry’s Community Rewards program, which donates to the organization based on customer shopping.
- Vista Grande High School Partner — Hosts the Vista Grande Library on its campus where the Friends of the Library operate a book sale.
- Vista Grande Public Library Partner — Hosts board meetings of the Friends of the Casa Grande Public Library.