Saturday, November 6, 2010

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

SEE RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST BLOG ENTRY (October)

Book Nook Bookstore

Friends' Book Nook Bookstore is located inside the Pomona Public Library on the first floor behnd the south patio.  Our NEW HOURS ARE:
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY  - 12 Noon to 6 PM
SATURDAY  12 noon - 4 PM.

Used books and magazines, DVD's, videos, donated knick-knacks
Lots of children's books - All at low, low prices.

NOVEMBER FEATURES;  Craft books and Art books
DECEMBER FEATURE:  Buck-a-Bag Sale
         Tickets on sale for the drawing December 8   for the Basket Raffle

Also selling fundraiser Carl's Jr. Coupon Books - a $55.00 value ONLY $5.00!!

All proceeds go to support the Library programs and special needs.  See our purchases of Best Sellers now in the Library.

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MONTHLY BOOK SALE downstairs, entrance from the Library parking lot.  November 13, 2010, from 12 noon - 3 PM.  and every second Saturday of the month from January through July.

Fall Basket Raffle - a fundraiser for Laura Ingalls Wilder Sociable

Tickets are now on sale for the Fall Basket for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  This beautiful basket includes 2 fine bottles of wine with two wine glasses, gourmet coffee with mugs, crackers, candy, puzzle books and more.  Just the thing for relaxing during this hectic time.
Tickets may be purchased in the Book Nook Bookstore in the Library at 625 S. Garey Ave., Pomona.
DRAWING ON DECEMBER 8, 2010.  Winner need not be present.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Sociable for families is in February 2011.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Photography Contest Announcement

Calling All Amateur Photographers!!!!

The Friends of the Pomona Public Library are happy to announce a photography contest! It is open to students and adults of all ages. 

SUBJECT
  • a person who lives or works in Pomona who reads or listens to books being read
  • photographed with his/her favorite book
Be creative, but no nudity, pornography, no obscenities, no gang signs or connections.
THE PHOTO
  • Orientation: horizontal (landscape)
  • black and white or color
  • digital
    One entry per photographer. The photo must be submitted with an official application and subject release form, available from the Friends. 
Entries may be: 
1) dropped off at the Friends of Pomona Public Library bookstore in the library 
2) mailed to Friends of Pomona Public Library
                    P.O. Box 2271 
                    Pomona, CA 91769
3. emailed to fo-ppl@yahoo.com as a .jpeg photo file 

Prizes will be given for first $75 second $50, third $25 and honorable mention.

DEADLINE: December 1, 2010.  No Late Submissions


Applications are now available in the Pomona Public Library Reference Desk and in the Book Nook Bookstore as well as from email fo_ppl@yahoo.com.