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West Florida Libraries Receive $25,000 Donation From Friends
August 24, 2018
Friends of West Florida Public Library donated $25,000 to West Florida Public Libraries for youth programs such as Summer Reading Club supplies and educational performers, and STEAM activities such as WFPL’s robotics, science, art, and engineering programs.
Friends of West Florida Public Library is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. Over the past 40-plus years, the Friends have raised more than $2 million to enhance the programs and services at West Florida Public Libraries such as developing library programs, building new library locations and many other activities.
The Friends raise money through their book stores located inside Pensacola Library located at 239 N. Spring St. and Tryon Branch Library located at 1200 Langley Ave. The Friends also host book sale events throughout the year.
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