About Us

Mission Statment

The goal of the Friends of the Duarte Library is to promote community support for the library and to provide funds to supplement the purchase of books, special programs and material to better reach out and serve all residents. Donation to the Friends of the Duarte Library will go directly to help continue these activities and are greatly appreciated.

Friends of the Duarte Library History

The Friends of the Duarte Library now has over 40 members and a hard working group of people for its board. But it wasn’t always that way. With a nucleus of members from the Duarte Woman’s Club, the Friends of the Duarte Library was formed, and in 1961, Mrs. Aloysia Moore was elected first permanent president. Mrs. Moore, who had been instrumental in the formation of library service in Duarte, was appointed as Library Regional Council Member to the Advisory Board for the County Library. Mrs. Moore promptly began plans to provide a larger facility and with the considerable help of the Woman’s Club, the County Librarian, William Geller and his staff as well as the citizens of Duarte, a new facility was dedicated in 1966.

How you can help

Become a member

There are a few ways to help the Friends of the Duarte Library. A big way to contribute is by becoming a member. You can pay for your membership online (click here) or mail your membership application. You can also stop by the Duarte Library located at 1301 Buena Vista St. Duarte CA 91010 and join.

Volunteer

Donating your time and expertise is a great way to help the Friends of the Duarte Library. Please email Pat Derose at derose2488@verizon.net.  

Attend Events

With the aid of volunteens performing community service, the Friends have marched in the Route 66 Parade, and participated in the City Picnic, Fireworks sale, and the Concerts in the Park in Duarte. By attending community events you help support FDL and other organizations.

Our main event of the year, the Festival of Authors brought in 55 authors in 2010. It was a success with the help of our teen groups, school principals, Duarte Women’s Club and attendance by our council members. Mark your calendar this year for the 9th Annual Festival of Authors October 1st 2011.

Donate

If you have gently used books and don’t know what to do with them, donate them to the Friends of the Duarte Library. We have a special group dedicated to sorting and selling used books. All the profits go to assisting the Duarte Library. Please contact the Duarte Library to make arrangements to drop off donated books (626)358-1865.