Friends of the Homosassa Library
The Friends of the Library are non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing public library service for the citizens of Citrus County. Friends are people who love books, love to read, and want to help others enjoy the pleasure of reading. Friends raise money to support the library through memberships, used-book sales, promotional item sales, special events, and donations.
About the Homosassa Friends
Established in 1991, the Friends of the Homosassa Library is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance the materials and services of the Homosassa Public Library through fundraising and donations. The Friends raise and give money to support classes and events at the Homosassa Library, as well as to enhance the Library’s collection.
Meetings & Membership
The all-volunteer association has five (5) membership classes:
Benefactor $100/year |
Sponsor $50/year |
Contributor $25/year |
Family $10/year |
Individual $10/year |
The Board meets monthly, excluding June and July and August. An annual General Membership Meeting is held every February. The Public is cordially invited to attend the event, where a special speaker and refreshments are provided. New Board of Director volunteers are always welcomed.
The Friends hold two major fundraising events each year in the spring and fall to support the Homosassa Library. Membership dues and donations also help meet fundraising goals.
Correspondence can be sent to the President addressed to the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 South Grandmarch Avenue, Homosassa, FL 34446-1120. Membership information and our latest newsletter are available at the Homosassa Branch. Drop your book donations at the Homosassa Branch or call 352-628-5626 to arrange a pick-up. We welcome your book donations and encourage volunteers interested in helping out at the sales. We have fun, work a little, and give a lot back to our beautiful Homosassa Library. Come join us! We can never have too many Friends!
Support & Donate
Support the endeavors of the Friends groups by donating your gently used books, and puzzles to the Library. Donations are added to our collection or sold by the Friends of the Library groups at their book sales to help raise funds for the Citrus County Library System.
Hard Cover &
Paperback Books
Jigsaw Puzzles
CDs and DVDs
Computer, Textbooks or Guidebooks over 3 years old
Encyclopedias
Magazines
Workbooks
Audio or Video Cassettes
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM at all branches.
Officers
President: Cathy Trask
Vice President: Bruce Waldron
Secretary: Lynda Ehrman
Treasurer: Kenneth Jones
Directors
Victoria (Vicki) Budd
Diane Gapczynski
Donna Gibbs
Jan Gibson
Shirley Leonard
Tina Rose
Cathy Wright
George Wright
Deborah AuWerter