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BY KAREN CHANEY
Plano Library Friends funded the purchase of two vans the Plano Library System uses during public events.
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The current Plano Library Friends board members represent a diverse age range and socioeconomic status.
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Plano Library Friends celebrates 60 years of service Whether the Plano public library system uses the funds raised by the Plano Library Friends to bring in animal-toting guest speakers from the Dallas Zoo or to support continuing education for library sta , the nonpro t helps elevate the services o ered across all ve public libraries, Cecily Ponce de Leon, Plano Public Library assistant director said. What’s happening? “Knowing that parents can walk out with a bag of books for their kids … that they will consistently go back to for weeks, years to come—that is a lifelong impact,” Plano Library Friends Board President Emily Moore said. Get involved
Plano Library Friends fund special events held at Plano libraries.
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There are a variety of ways to get involved with Plano Library Friends including becoming a mem- ber, making a one-time donation, donating books for the book sale and more. “I get a little dopamine hit every time I see some- one has joined,” Plano Library Friends engagement chair Jennifer Shertzer said. “Someone decided we were worth their $25, $50 or their $500. Something we said made them realize this is worth it.”
The nonpro t hosts monthly board meetings and year-round member socials featuring guest speakers. Its main fundraiser is a quarterly book sale held at various Plano libraries, where attendees pay $10 and ll a provided bag with as many books as it can hold.
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