Friends of the Ramona Library (FORL)

April 2024 Newsletter

President's Message

The Friends of the Library Board has been meeting monthly to plan out several programs for the coming year. On Saturday, June 15, at 2:00 PM, Rose Darrough will give a talk and performance featuring protest music of the 1960's. Rose is a member of the band Desert Crossing and teaches history at Palomar College.

Roy Toft will give a presentation on local Ramona wildlife and introduce his new book, "Wild Ramona," on Saturday, September 14. Roy is a photographer and teacher who leads photographic adventures around the world.

Also coming in the future, the Ukulele Jammers have taken up country music and will perform after a little more practice. We hope to have a talk in October by an actor who narrates audio books. And in November, the Board will have its annual meeting and election. All members of the Friends are invited.

Wonderful news! It's so gratifying to be recognized. The Institute of Museum and Library Services named San Diego County Library Library a finalist for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Services! This prestigious award is the nation’s highest federal honor given to museums and libraries, recognizing exceptional service in their communities. Congratulations to all 30 finalists (15 museums and 15 libraries throughout the nation) and especially to the 33 branches in San Diego County including our very own Ramona Community Library!

Maxine McNamara

President

Friends of the Ramona Library

Open Bookstore Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:30 – 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Friends of the Ramona Library Board 2024

Maxine McNamara, President

Patsy Heald, Vice President, Membership

Gloria Keesee, Treasurer

Flo Firth, Secretary, Book Store Manager

Karla Brustad, Director

Dante Consentino, Director

Joan Gansert, Director

Princess Norman, Director

Stacey Riordan, Director

Nick Soroka, Director

Ramona Valencia, Director

Jane Vidal, Director

If you have questions about programming, please contact the library at ramonalibrary@sdcounty.ca.gov or call (760) 788-5270.

Here are some highlights for this month. For up-to-date info about these and other upcoming events at the Ramona Library, please visit the library's website at www.sdcl.org/locations/28/. NOTE: the library will be closed on April 1, 2024, for Cesar Chavez Day.

If you make $64,000 or less in San Diego County, you may qualify for free tax filing assistance! Call 2-1-1 to schedule your appointment or learn more about available resources, or visit myfreetaxes.org.

Community Resources

Looking for food assistance for humans and/or pets? Emergency Information? How to contact your Government representatives? See the Ramona Chamber of Commerce's Community Resources page at RamonaResources.com.

Library and Other Government Resources

Trouble Accessing your SDCL account? See staff for help!

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more with Libby!

Check out passes for CA State Parks! Save $$$!

California Resources You Should Know About

Affordable Connectivity Program Internet Bill Savings

To learn more about the Friends of the Ramona Library, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or visit our website at friendsoframonalibrary.org/. If you have questions, please stop by the Open Bookstore, or email us at friendsoframonalibrary@gmail.com.