A few special weeks out of every year, the Friends of the Victoria Public Library hosts a Book Sale in the Bronte Room, raising money to put toward new materials for the Library! You will find a varied selection of gently used books, videos, CDs and DVDs for all ages. "Friends of the Library are people who value reading, understand the impact of literacy on the quality of society, and believe in the expansion of free public library services. Please join us and experience the satisfaction of supporting the Victoria Public Library. As a volunteer organization, the Friends help the Victoria Public Library in the following ways: •Raise money through book sales for library materials, i.e. books, videos, compact discs •Support to staff for continuing education opportunities and professional meetings •Fund travel expenses to bring in job applicants •Provide supplies and party favors for the Summer Reading Program •Provide Victoria Public Library shirts for Library staff •Purchase software for library computers •Fund special programming such as Victoria Reads!booksale prep Friends Membership Membership year is January to December. •Individual: $10 annual contribution •Patron: $25 annual contribution •Sponsor: $100 annual contribution To join, simply direct your contribution to: Friends of the Victoria Public Library 302 N. Main Victoria, TX 77901 Join today and realize the rewards of membership! Thank you!"