Our Friends

Hidden Gems: Unveiling the Benefits of Joining the Friends of the Library

Ilena Alvarez

Jun 2, 2023
2 min

Hidden Gems: Unveiling the Benefits of Joining the Friends of the Library

Libraries are not just repositories of books; they are vibrant community spaces that foster learning, curiosity, and connection. If...

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Friends of the Boca Public Library, Part III of the Series

Ilena Alvarez

Sep 13, 2021
3 min

Our Friends

Friends of the Boca Public Library, Part III of the Series

We have arrived at the 3rd part of this series where I zone in on our Friends of the Boca Public Library. In light of the Friends'...

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Ilena Alvarez

Aug 13, 2021
2 min

Our Friends

the 'Friends' group

Susan Cushman has written a book that highlights the Friends of the Library. It is a compilation of short stories, set in a small town,...

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Curious about the Friends of the Library origin story?

Ilena Alvarez

Aug 6, 2021
3 min

Our Friends

Curious about the Friends of the Library origin story?

Our bookstore, from time to time, has carried both of these titles: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes and The Book Woman of Troublesome...

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Tracy Wasserman

Jun 6, 2020
1 min

Our Friends

Did You Know?

Did you know that Friends retired Board member, Betty Grinnan, is a member of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America?...

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Tracy Wasserman

May 11, 2020
1 min

Our Friends

Susan Sosin retires from the Board

Long time Board member and past Friends Board president, Susan Sosin, has retired from the Friends Board, after serving for almost 20...

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Volunteers honored at Friends' annual luncheon

Caroline Sheikhnia

Apr 19, 2019
1 min

Videos

Volunteers honored at Friends' annual luncheon

In celebration of National Volunteer Month, the Friends hosted the annual Volunteer Luncheon Monday, April 15, 2019. Two long-time...

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Caroline Sheikhnia

Apr 19, 2019
1 min

Our Friends

Geri Allerman tribute

Board President Cyndi Bloom pays tribute to Geri Allerman, who passed away in 2018, at the Friends’ annual Volunteer Luncheon Monday,...

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Caroline Sheikhnia

Apr 19, 2019
1 min

Videos

Pat Peck tribute

Board President Cyndi Bloom pays tribute to Pat Peck, who passed away in 2018, at the Friends’ annual Volunteer Luncheon Monday, April...

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Tracy Wasserman

May 19, 2018
1 min

Our Friends

Claire Longstaff

Meet BRPL Friends bookstore volunteer, Claire Longstaff! Claire keeps herself busy. She also volunteers her time reading with children...

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Tracy Wasserman

Apr 2, 2017
2 min

Our Friends

Amanda Liebl

Meet: AMANDA LIEBL, the BRPL's Youth Program Director! Q: Tell us about your history working on behalf of the Boca Raton Public Library....

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Tracy Wasserman

Nov 1, 2016
2 min

Our Friends

Laura Sparrow

Meet: LAURA SPARROW, Head of Account Services at BRPL! Q: Tell us about your history working on behalf of the Boca Raton Public Library....

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Tracy Wasserman

Sep 25, 2015
3 min

Our Friends

Kenya Spear

Meet: Kenya Spear a volunteer for the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bookstore, downtown Boca Raton Public Library Q: Have...

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Tracy Wasserman

Nov 14, 2014
2 min

Our Friends

Patricia Hersh

Meet: Patricia Hersh a volunteer for the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bookstore, downtown Boca Raton Public Library Q: How...

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Tracy Wasserman

Aug 26, 2014
2 min

Our Friends

Janet Klingler

Q: How long have you been volunteering with the Friends? A: I started volunteering with the Friends when the Bookstore first opened on...

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Tracy Wasserman

Aug 26, 2014
3 min

Our Friends

Nancy Cohen

MEET Nancy Cohen: volunteer, Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bookstore, downtown Boca Raton Public Library Q: How long have...

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Tracy Wasserman

Jul 30, 2014
3 min

Our Friends

Sandy Creighton

MEET: Sandy Creighton, Board member and volunteer of the Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bookstore, downtown Boca Raton Public...

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Tracy Wasserman

Jul 20, 2014
2 min

Our Friends

Cathy Largesse

MEET Cathy Lagresse: volunteer, Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library bookstore, downtown Boca Raton Public Library Q: Have long have...

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Celebrating over 30 years of fundraising for the Boca Raton Public Library!

FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.,, In
Non-profit volunteer 501(c)(3) organization
(EIN #59-2004980)

Connect With Us

Contact Us

info@bocalibraryfriends.org
(561) 807-7141
Our bookstore is located in the lobby of the downtown
Boca Raton Public Library
400 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Bookstore hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

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Celebrating over 30 years of fundraising for the Boca Raton Public Library!

FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.,, In Non-profit volunteer 501(c)(3) organization (EIN #59-2004980)

Connect With Us

Contact Us

info@bocalibraryfriends.org (561) 807-7141 Our bookstore is located in the lobby of the downtown Boca Raton Public Library 400 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432 Bookstore hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm Closed Sunday and Monday

Related Links

Our organization holds a Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid, an information service that reports on U.S. nonprofit companies. You can support our work with trust and confidence by viewing our non-profit profile here.

FRIENDS OF THE BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC.,, In
Non-profit volunteer 501(c)(3) organization
(EIN #59-2004980)

info@bocalibraryfriends.org
(561) 807-7141
Our bookstore is located in the lobby of the downtown
Boca Raton Public Library
400 NW 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Bookstore hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday