Friends of The Thousand Oaks Library

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The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a California-based group of avid library advocates dedicated to enhancing the Thousand Oaks Library with support services and intellectual and cultural programs that enrich the lives of area residents of all ages. The role of auxiliary library groups like the Friends has become more critical in light of escalating budgetary constraints, and the library-affiliated needs of a growing community. The organization was initially founded as a committee in 1961, and later achieved its IRS non-profit status. It continues to be run exclusively by volunteers, some of whom have been involved for more than twenty years! Friends' financial support of the Thousand Oaks Library to date has made possible the acquisition and/or sponsorship of: - 3,600-gallon aquarium in the Grant R. Brimhall Library - thousands of CD-ROMs and books - videotapes - maps - large print books - rental books - two stages for the Community Room at the Grant R. Brimhall Library - portable stage - a grand piano - graphics computer equipment - two computer projection systems - library internships - after-school programs - library staff appreciation gifts and special events - reading programs - the children's mural - audio-visual equipment - lectern/podium with sound system - computer classes - special programs featuring musicians, musical and dance groups, storytellers and authors - cultural tours - summer reading programs for children and teens - adult and girls book...

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