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Support
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
Books can spark a child’s imagination, provide comfort during hard times, and open doors to new opportunities. By supporting Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, you bring these life-changing resources to neighbors in need—while helping us expand programs that strengthen our entire community.
All of our books are donated by generous members of the community. Your contributions help us sort, transport, and distribute these books to ensure they reach people who need them most, help expand our Library's impact, and help us develop our community programs.
From monthly giving options to volunteer opportunities, every bit of support powers our mission: to foster a love of reading and culture in Hermosa Beach and the South Bay.
Become a Monthly Donor
Your recurring gift helps us plan confidently and make a deeper impact throughout the year. Choose a level that works for you, and see how your ongoing contribution directly supports our work:
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$5 / Month: Helps cover sorting supplies and basic logistics so we can process and distribute donated books every week
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$10 / Month: Powers a weekend of children's programs at our bookstore - covering art supplies, volunteer coordination, and other essentials
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$25 / Month: Underwrites the cost of transporting donated books to local nonprofits, schools, and community partners
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$50 / Month: Supports expanded programs at the Hermosa Beach Public Library for children, teens, and adults
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$100 / Month: Supercharges our "Pages for Progress" initiative, expanding book redistribution efforts and developing new partnerships in underserved areas
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By giving monthly, you become an integral part of Hermosa Beach's educational and literary culture - sustaining us year-round so we can focus on our programs, and on getting more books into eager hands!
One-Time Donations
Whether you're moved to donate once or prefer to give occasionally, every single dollar makes a real difference. One-time gifts help us:
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Equip our volunteers with the tools and supplies for high-volume book intake and processing
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Provide additional support for major events like the Author Series
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Support Library programs and initiatives to expand our Public Library's value to our community
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Cover unexpected costs in times of high demand
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Take advantage of new community partnerships and opportunities to get more books into more willing hands
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We also take gifts of stock, appreciated securities, and estate gifts! If you are interested in making use of these tax-advantaged structures, please email our President directly at president@hbfol.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our day to day work is driven by our volunteers, and we would love to have you on board! We are always looking for volunteers to help:
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Open, close, and manage our nonprofit bookstore
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Help stock our local network of Little Free Libraries
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Support our weekly Children's Art & Reading programs
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Coordinate our growing schedule of events & programs
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Deliver books to our community partners
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Join a thriving team, learn new skills, connect with neighbors, and make a real impact on Hermosa Beach! Fill out the form at right or follow the link below to learn more about volunteering!
Your Support Drives Our Impact
Thanks to our generous supporters, Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library has evolved from a small volunteer group into a dynamic literacy champion.
In 2024 alone:
44
Library programs received funding
$27,600
was donated to support our Library
40,000
donated books found new homes
70+
volunteers supported our operations