The Winters Friends of the Library are grateful! We received 201 gifts totaling $37,305. The overwhelming response to our Big Day of Giving campaign was proof of how important the wooden play structure is to our community. We raised enough to rebuild the stage, which was our goal! It was a true pleasure collaborating with […]
WFoL Donor Stories: Why they Give
Here are a few kind words from just a few of our donors. We appreciate their generous donations, volunteer work, and being willing to share their reasons for giving big. Meet Joan, who was a good sport and spoke off the cuff while after watching the Youth Day Parade: Donor, Board Member, and […]
The Power of Play, Literacy, and Matching Funds!
What are three things that can help build a stage for success? To help ensure lifelong learning? To build a community that supports it’s library and learning in all forms? Play. Literacy. Matching Funds! We are thrilled to announce that we have $10,500 dollars in matching funds for the 2017 Big Day of Giving. Generous […]
Gather, Donate, Celebrate with WFoL on the 2017 Big Day of Giving!
Here is a schedule of WFoL events for the Big Day of Giving 2017: At 4 pm there will be a special performance of Voice in the Wood at the stage at Winters City Park on Main Street at the corner of 4th Street. Voice of the Wood is an Educational performance group made up […]
Party in the Park on May 4 – Celebrating Collaboration and Play for #BDOG2017
Join us on the Big Day of Giving, May 4, 2017 from 5-8 pm for Project Playground’s Party in the Park. What: Food trucks Beer (from Sudwerks) for sale Wine (from Treasurey Wine) for sale Dessert table Music Kids games/activities When: 5pm-8pm Why? We can work together to capture extra prizes and stretch those Big […]
Give for a Chance to Win Our #BDOG2017 Shakespeare Picnic Basket
We all know it feels good to give. But sometimes, it is also kind of fun to know that you might get, too. Take a look at our 2017 Big Day of Giving, #BDOG2017, donor thank you prize—the Shakespeare Picnic Basket. It is a beautiful picnic basket filled with local goodies, tableware and items to […]
Youth Day 2017
Winters Friends of the Library is gearing up for the 81st annual Youth Day celebration, on Saturday, April 29th. In addition to our lively “Novelty Marching Unit,” that will be marching in the the parade, WFoL will once again be hosting our annual Free Book Giveaway at our booth in the park. This year’s Youth […]