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Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library
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The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL) is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Friends of the Library volunteers support the Huntington Beach Public Library through volunteer work, membership, donations and fund-raising.
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Our Library Matters is battling anti-library extremism in Huntington Beach.

We have an important fundraising deadline tonight. Can we count on you to help fight book banning and library privatization?

Donate ➡️ www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/HB
Learn more ➡️ www.ourlibrarymatters.org
Our Library Matters - Online Contributions by eFundraising Connections
www.efundraisingconnections.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Join us Monday, March 24 for a Give Back Day at Matter of Craft. Dine-in or take-out all day (11:30am - close). Mention Friends of Library and Matter of Craft will Give Back 20% of your food order to support Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library!
March 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM
February 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
We agree. 💙📚
“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.”

— Sidney Sheldon, Author
February 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Hurray for libraries. Keep using and loving your local library, they need you! #librarysky📚💙
Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with Over 739 million Checkouts - OverDrive
Libby and Kanopy achieve new milestones as libraries, schools, and institutions worldwide expand access to ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Don't miss our Members Only Used Books sale Friday, February 14, 10am - 4pm. Members save 50% off everything in the store (excluding items in glass cases). Not a Member? Join today and save! Membership starts at just $15/year! www.fotlhb.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Take a step back in time and enjoy a fascinating piece of HBPL history. The Central Library fountains, highlighted in an insightful article in the FOTL 1987 Summer Newsletter. Revisit the story and learn about the origins, design and significance of these iconic fountains. #CentralLibrary50
February 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Established in 1971 the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library is a volunteer, member supported organization that raises funds to promote and support the Huntington Beach Public Library, enrich the library's collection of books, digital and other resources. Learn more at www.fotlhb.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Huntington Beach Library Friends! 🦃🍁

We're stuffing our hearts with gratitude for YOU! Thank you for making our library the best place to read, learn, and grow. Enjoy a feast of books and lots of pie this holiday! 📚🦃✨ #booksky
November 28, 2024 at 4:32 PM
As the holidays approach and families gather, we think about the wonderful objects we possess that document our family history.

Come learn about the best ways to preserve – and share - your wonderful and irreplaceable heirlooms!

Register here: hbpl.libcal.com/event/13509270
November 22, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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Starter pack of groups and organizations to follow and support to fight against book bans.
November 13, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Support your local library.
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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Goodreads is owned by Amazon & there is an AMAZING alternative‼️

The StoryGraph is a black women-owned competitor to GoodReads with better UI in my opinion.
When you sign up you can even transfer your data from Goodreads to StoryGraph!
November 12, 2024 at 1:59 PM
#booksky #libraries #librarysky 💙📚https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-ben-franklin-invented-library-as-we-know-it-180983983/
How Ben Franklin Invented the Library as We Know It
Books were rare and expensive in colonial America, but the founding father had an idea
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Over the past 10 years the FOTL has donated over $2,000,000 to the Huntington Beach Public Library. This substantial contribution is made possible by our supporters, volunteers and Members who are currently helping make the Library a valuable resource for the community. Join today!
www.fotlhb.com
Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library
Friends of the Huntington Beach Library is nonprofit organization which raises funds for the HBPL through fundraising, volunteering and community outreach.
www.fotlhb.com
November 11, 2024 at 2:42 AM