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News

Three groups win United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards

Posted on July 15, 2014 | 10:42 am

United for Libraries honors Kendrick B. Melrose with Major Benefactor Citation

Posted on July 14, 2014 | 4:10 pm

United for Libraries to present programs for Trustees, Friends and Foundations at Annual Conference

Posted on June 17, 2014 | 11:33 am

United for Libraries to host ‘Hot Books from Small Press’ at ALA Annual Conference

Posted on June 17, 2014 | 11:08 am

United for Libraries to host ‘Hot Picks for Book Clubs’ at ALA Annual Conference

Posted on June 10, 2014 | 11:00 am

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"My mother was actually a librarian—not trained... It was a treat because I’d be...

Posted on July 14, 2014 | 7:05 pm

Great way to advocate the library and celebrate a milestone in San Diego County,...

Posted on July 13, 2014 | 8:05 pm

Posted on July 10, 2014 | 2:24 pm

Friends of the Troy Public Library was awarded a 2011 Baker & Taylor Award by Un...

Posted on July 9, 2014 | 2:54 pm

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2014 Election

2014-2015 President Elect:

Ed McBride 110 votes, 60.1% Elected
Dora U. Sims 73 votes, 39.9%

Friend at Large (two elected):

Peggy Barber 136 votes, 75.1% Elected
Michael John LaCroix 88 votes, 48.6% Elected
Alec Charles McFarlane 86 votes, 47.5%

Trustee at Large (two elected):

Steve Marcum 97 votes, 55.7%
Donna K. McDonald 112 votes, 64.4% Elected
Donald L. Roalkvam 100 votes, 57.5% Elected

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