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Library Friends of Payson Inc

AZ · EIN 860527550 · $503K rev · operational · libraryfriendsofpayson.wordpress.com
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The Library Friends of Payson, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides financial and community support to the Payson Public Library in Payson, Arizona. They fund library programs, materials, and facility upgrades not covered by municipal taxes, and operate a bookstore staffed by volunteers. The organization also hosts monthly community presentations.

activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Funding Library Infrastructure Improvements
    Invested over $91,000 in recent years for significant upgrades to the library's audio/visual system, bathroom facilities, and new gaming computers.
  • Funding Library Resources and Programs Book Distribution & Reading Space Development
    Provides financial support for the purchase of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and various library programs for the Payson Public Library, contributing approximately $41,000 in the past fiscal year.
  • Hosting Community Presentations Monthly Themed Membership Meetings with Speaker Presentations
    Organizes and hosts free monthly presentations on topics of general interest for the public in the library's community room, excluding July and December.
  • Operating a Bookstore Used Book Sales for Library Funding
    Maintains the LFOP Bookstore inside the Payson Public Library, staffed by volunteers, and also sells antique and vintage books online through AbeBooks.
  • Operating a Homebound Program Volunteer Companion & Respite Services
    Delivers library materials to individuals in the Payson area who are homebound, lack transportation, or are unable to visit the library during regular hours, including client interviews, volunteer assignments, and reading history tracking.
strategies · 1

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

A Taste of Rim Country
An annual fundraising event featuring local restaurants and chefs, with proceeds benefiting the Library Friends of Payson's general fund.
Homebound Program
A free service for Payson area residents who cannot get to the library, providing delivery and return of library materials by volunteers.
LFOP Bookstore
A bookstore located inside the Payson Public Library, staffed by volunteers, selling books, music, movies, magazines, and puzzles to raise funds for the library.
LFOP Monthly General Meetings
Monthly community presentations on topics of general interest, held at the library, featuring speakers from various fields.
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • AZ Humanities/AZ Speaks Partner — Kevin Schindler from AZ Humanities/AZ Speaks will present a program.
  • Cafe at the Rim/Smoking Gun Barbeque Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best of the Best" award.
  • Cedar Ridge at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Chris Smith Investments Funder — Gold level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Culture Crepe Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best Savory" award.
  • Doofus Industries Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • ERA Young Realty & Investments Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Edward Jones – Scott Wheeler Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Gila County Library District Funder — Augments funding for library programs.
  • Gila County Library District Partner — Augments funding for library programs alongside The Library Friends of Payson, Inc.
  • Greeley Easy Home Rentals, LLC Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Harper Law Offices Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Kendra’s Country Bakery Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event and won "Best Sweet" award.
  • Lloyd Law Group of Arizona PLLC Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • McFarland & Co Partner — Publisher of David Grasse's book, which will be discussed at a presentation.
  • My Imago Dei Photography Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Oxbow Inn Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Concrete Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Premier Dental Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Public Library Partner — Clients of the Homebound Program are required to have a Payson Public Library card, and the organization assists with the application process. Volunteers check out and return books to the library.
  • Payson Public Library Partner — Provides financial and community support to the library; maintains a bookstore inside the library; hosts presentations in the library's Mogollon Room.
  • Payson Realty Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Payson Wireless Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Plant Fair Funder — Silver level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Smart Systems, Inc Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • The Randall House Partner — Participated in "A Taste of Rim Country" event.
  • Waste Management of Arizona Funder — Bronze level sponsor of "A Taste of Rim Country" event.