Friends of the Milpitas Library

160 North Main Street . Milpitas, CA . 408.262.1171

News & Updates

Next book sale:

June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2012

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A Member of the Santa Clara Libraries

Successful January 2012 Book Sale

Posted: February 2nd, 2012

The Friends of the Milpitas Library would like to thank the many volunteers who helped with the January book sale. Many of you sorted books, set up tables and worked the 3-day sale.
The Friends raised $7,915 to continue sponsoring library programs for 2012.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS. You are the BEST!

Library's 2012 Wish List

Posted: January 30th, 2012

On January 12th, 2012, Linda Arbaugh, community librarian, presented the Milpitas Library's 2012 Wish List. After discussion, the Friends Board unanimously approved the $51,225 wish list.
$27,000 was earmarked for programs, $12,300 for special purchases, $8225 for miscellaneous projects and supplies, and $3,000 for donations.
This money is made available entirely through the efforts of volunteers.
The Friends of the Milpitas Library would like to thank all volunteers for their time and hard work.

2012 Friends Board

Posted: January 29th, 2012

At the Friends board meeting on January 12th, 2012, elections were held.

President - vacant
Vice President - Cindy Maxwell
Treasurer - Ha Phan
Secretary - Catherine Pelizzari
Membership Chairperson - Melanie McInerney
Publicity & Newsletter Editor - Bessie Louie
Book Sale & Volunteer Coordinator - Nonie Veccia

A HUGE thank you to Judy Duffy who served as Board Treasurer for many years.

Next Friends Board Meeting

Posted: January 28th, 2012

Join us at the next Friends board meeting on May 10th, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the library conference room.

2012 Book Sale Dates

Posted: December 11th, 2011

The 2012 Book Sale dates are as follows:

  • January 27th, 28th and 29th
  • June 1st, 2nd and 3rd
  • September 28th, 29th and 30th

Be sure to mark your calendars and drop by!