Contact:                                                                    Joanne Hi  Contact:  Joanne Hinkel       

                                                                                               Boise Public Library

                                                                                               208-384-4372

                                                                                               Fax: 208-384-4025

                                                                                               jhinkel@cityofboise.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –

Friends Sale Grosses $28,600 to Support Library

(Boise, Idaho – 4/12/06)   The Friends of the Boise Public Library announced today that their Annual Spring Book Sale grossed $28,600.  The sale, held this past weekend in the warehouse behind the downtown library, is one of two annual book sales conducted by the Friends to raise funds for future branch library needs. 

Last year, the Friends organization raised almost $103,000 towards future branch collections.  The money comes from annual spring and fall book sales, as well as the ongoing Friends sale and Friends Book Store at the downtown library.  In preparation for the 2006 spring sale, volunteers sorted through about 80,000 items -- roughly 80% donated by individuals and organizations.  Most of the remaining 20% were materials retired from the library’s collection.

The Friends of the Boise Public Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded to promote the interest and welfare of the library.  To learn more about donating books or joining the Friends organization, call 384-4238, or visit the library web page. 

Boise Public Library serves over 3,000 patrons on an average day, offering computer and Internet access, reference and reading materials, and programs for all ages.  Visit the library online at www.boisepubliclibrary.org to use the catalog, renew books, place books on hold, or read online articles.  The main library and the Towne Square Mall branch library are open daily, with additional Bookmobile access at selected sites.

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