Friends of the Library for Hood County
FoL is pleased to announce recent additions to our Executive Committee: two new Committee Chairs.
Long-time Granbury resident and retired business person Gail Lowe has accepted the post of Volunteer Coordinating Committee Chair. A new Committee, recently formed, the Volunteer Coordinating Committee organizes Volunteers for activities throughout the year and helps with appropriate trainings for Volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinating Committee will annually present to the Board a report of the success of Volunteer activities during the past year and make recommendations for recruiting, maintaining, and improving the participation of Fol Volunteers each year. The Volunteer Coordinating Committee Chair may create sub-committees as needed to manage specific Volunteer Coordination tasks or events.
Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards, an Assistant Professor of Communications at Tarleton University, has accepted the Post of FoL Scholarship Committee Chair. The FoL Scholarship fund assists Hood County students enrolled in a University program leading to a graduate degree in library arts or sciences.
Board Nominations for the current FY are ongoing to fill vacant and interim posts. All members in good-standing may be considered for an Officer or Committee position. Self-nomination is deemed a leadership quality and, as such, is appreciated and welcomed. Nominations should be submitted to Nominating Chair Char Hitz. Nominations are currently being sought for the following posts:
President
First Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Parlimentarian/By-Laws Committee Chair
Book Sales Chair
The Friends of the Hood County Library maintain a Scholarship fund to assist students enrolled in a program leading to a graduate degree in library arts or sciences.
The Friends of the Library for Hood County Scholarship Committee may designate a sum not to exceed $4,000 to assist an eligible student. Funds are disbursed at the rate of $750 per regular semester or $475 per trimester or $325 per summer semester.
Employees of the Hood County Public Library are given first consideration. Second consideration is given to persons who reside in or are employed in Hood County. Third consideration goes to other applicants.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must submit an application and cover letter addressed to the President of Friends of the Library for Hood County. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled or officially accepted in a Texas university in an ALA accredited program leading to a graduate degree in library science, or be accepted by a masters’ program with ALA library science certification. Submit a copy of the letter of acceptance from the university prior to receiving the scholarship;
- Be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours during a regular semester or for at least 4 credit hours during a trimester or for at least 3 credit hours during a summer session;
- Submit a general time-line of the degree plan by May 01, 2011;
- Submit an application form and cover letter by May 01, 2011.
The funds are made available on a semester-to-semester basis to the designated institution. The Friends of the Library will contact the recipient on a regular and timely basis regarding academic achievement and payment schedule. Verbal communication of satisfactory progress is also sufficient to continue the student’s eligibility.
If a student is unable to enroll in school for a regular semester, a trimester, or for a specified number of hours, a letter of explanation must be submitted to the President of the Friends of the Library for Hood County. If the student is unable to complete a semester after receiving a stipend, the Friends should be informed. The continuation of the scholarship is at the discretion of the Friends Executive Committee.
For more information, download the application. or contact the current FoL Scholarship Chair.
The FoL Spring ’10 Book Sale was a huge success. This Spring’s event brought in almost $10k in sales and around $2k in memberships. Thank you, FoL Members and Shoppers!
Congratulations to a spectacular Book Sale Volunteer crew! We had an amazing number of FoL Volunteers helping with the set-up process. We think we may have had the greatest number of books ever, and everyone just went to work and got them all sorted with smiles on their faces. A special “Thanks” goes to the First National Bank of Granbury for providing eco-friendly tote bags for our shoppers.The FoL Volunteers who worked during the Book Sale were all extremely helpful, and we received many compliments from our shoppers!
Spring '10 Book Sale Success
Another special “Thanks” to the FoL Volunteer clean-up crew. That’s always the job we do not look forward to, and we had some great workers on Monday and Tuesday after the Sale.
Book Sale Chairs Sandy Bryant, Dee Gormley, Mary Lee, and Sandra Tarver wish we could tell each of you “Thanks” personally. You are all true Friends of the Hood County Library!
Book Sale Guru, Dee Gormley
Two of our most popular activities are our semi-annual book sales in Spring and Fall and our ongoing sale in our in-Library Book Store.
Members receive early notification of and early shopping dates for the semi-annual book sales and discounts in our Book Store.
Members and non-members alike can shop our Book Store in the Library. The store features hard and soft cover books from popular fiction authors, non-fiction books, and children’s books as well as Music CDs, Video Tapes, DVDs, and Books on Tape.
FoL Book Store hours (weekly):
Monday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday 4 – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday Noon – 4 p.m.
Another ongoing sale is our self-service “paperback” (mass market trade) sale held every day the library is open. Paperback books are $.25 each or 5 for $1.
We always accept new donations, so you can drop your used books, videos, CDs, DVDs, etc., by any time the Library is open. Donations can be placed in the nook between the foyer and the check-out desk.
NOTICE: We CANNOT ACCEPT donations of ENCYLOPEDIAS or REFERENCE BOOKS published more than 10 years ago NOR LAW BOOKS of any type.
Our History
Originally formed in the mid-1960s, the Friends of the Library for Hood County began as an advocacy group to promote passage of a local referendum establishing the first public library in the Hood County area in 1968.
Since that date, the organization has continued to advocate and cultivate public and private support for our library and to promote volunteerism in our community. In the last four years, the organization has provided more than $75k in funding to support children’s programming; building maintenance, remodeling and improvement; and special title acquisitions in support of our library and the services it provides.
Our Activities
The Friends of the Library engage in a number of activities in support of the Hood County Library. These activities include sponsorship of displays, speakers, book reviews, childrens’ programs, film programs, book drives, book fairs, etc. We also make available tuition scholarships for local residents pursuing professional education in librarianship.
As appropriate, the organization can act as a fiscal agent to receive gifts, donations, grants, and other moneys for enhancing the Library.
One of our primary goals is to develop a better public understanding of libraries and the vital role that your Library plays in today’s living. Toward this end, we encourage an appreciation of reading for personal enjoyment and for research and information purposes among people young and old.
Mailing Address
Friends of the Library for Hood County
222 N. Travis St.
Granbury, TX 76048
Via E-mail
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