Spring Book Sale at the Library

March 9 – 11, the Friends Of Folsom Library are selling thousands of gently used books, DVDs, videos, CDs and more. Children’s and adult material. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Folsom Library, a non-profit association.

Special Preview Sale Friday eve — 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, $5 admission (including children 12 and older).

Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 10 & 11, no admission fee.

Library Seeks Volunteers

In order to stay open on Sundays, the Folsom Library is seeking volunteers to help staff it. Docents are needed from 1 to 5 p.m. one Sunday a month. The docents will work under the direction of library staff to welcome patrons, provide directional assistance and assist with self-check machines, copiers, print stations and library computers.
* Volunteer: http://californialibraries.volunteermatch.org/

City Looking to Cut 50 Jobs

Further budget cuts will likely hit the city in the next fiscal year. 50 jobs (31 occupied) are tabbed, including 8 in the fire department and 6 in the police department. Fortunately a number of them are currently vacant. Library services would be cut to 5 days a week.

Weekend Offerings

There’s plenty to do this weekend in Folsom – stop by the library for the Folsom Book Sale, or go to the 6th Annual Wine & Jazz event at the Community Center. A Victorian Afternoon also accurs on Sunday, a fundraiser for the History Museum.

* Folsom Calendar

Library Amenities Will Be Plenty

The City of Folsom will no doubt be very proud of its long-overdue library once it opens in December. Among the amenities will be a coffee cafe, living-room-style reading rooms, and more than 24 internet stations. Folsom is part of what has become a library revival, as newer buildings cater towards more families and younger generations.

Morin/Howell Named Mayor/Vice-Mayor

City Council members Andy Morin and Kerri Howell have been named as the new mayor and vice-mayor for the year, respectively. Morin’s top priorities are the Folsom Dam replacement bridge, the new city library, and annexation efforts south of US 50.
* Morin Bio
* Howell Bio

Big ‘Ol Book Sale is Back

The Friends of the Folsom Library are having another book sale at the RG Smith Clubhouse (Marchant & Monrose) this weekend. Over 7,000 books, all $2 or less! The preview sale is on Friday evening, for $5 admission.

Library Groundbreaking Thursday

The new Folsom Library will officially break ground today at 4 pm, Folsom City Lions Park. Bring a shovel and stop by – kids can dig up buried coins (good for a free book), and 200 commemorative hard hats will be given out to kids.

Vets to Get Upgraded Memorial

With the new library to take up the old Farley Field (in honor of a fallen Folsom veteran), the city has decided to upgrade the veterans’ memorial with several sculptures and a flag court. Marshall Farley’s surviving brother, Michael, is in support of this new project. FUll details in today’s Bee.

Big Ol’ Book Sale

The Friends of the Folsom Library will be hosting a book sale this weekend – the sale will be from 9 am – 3 pm at RG Smith Clubhouse at Marchant and Montrose Drives. Enthusiasts who care to get first crack at it can attend the preview sale on Friday night (7-9) for $5. Details