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The success of the 52nd Annual Friends of the Coronado Library Book Fair was truly a result of community collaboration and was made possible by the dedication of community members who generously donated their gently used books, the over 100 dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to collect, sort, price, and set up the sale and the over five hundred community members who came, saw and bought books.  All of the money raised is used by the Friends to underwrite the costs of the dozens of fabulous free programs our Library puts on for our community every day, week, month, and year.

 

It would be hard to mention everyone who contributed to this cherished community tradition without missing a name or two but we want you all to know that you are all equally appreciated. Without every one of you, this event would not be possible. Special shout-outs to:

 

• The City of Coronado Police Department for coordinating parking and permitting;

• City Public Works for providing trash and recycling bins;

• The City Recreation Department for supplying essential tables;

• The FOL Book Fair Committee led by Sharon Sherman, Roger Clapp, and Sharon Hall

 

The FOL Board of Directors for their unwavering support and hard work on the day of and months leading up to the Book Fair; Library Director Shaun Briley and his phenomenal library staff for always providing leadership and inspiration for the Friends; The over 750 community members of the Friends who make our organization possible.

 

Our own standing ovation to the numerous volunteers who worked on the day of the event including:

• Volunteers from BSA Troop 806 and its sister Troop 1806.

• Students from the Coronado High School National Honor Society.

• Library staff spearheaded by Glenn Risolo and Jacquline Luna.

 

And Special thanks to:

Starbucks, High Tide, and Donut Beach Coronado for providing nourishment to the volunteers;

 

City Hall, Gelato Paradiso, Emerald City, Starbucks, Island Barbers, Silver Strand Elementary School, Coronado Pediatric Dentistry, Frenchie’s, Nado Gelato, URT, Souvenir store near McPs, McPs, Bay Books, MJs clothing, Moo Time, Central Liquor and Deli, Coronado Hardware, Coronado Tasting Room, Rosemary Trattoria, Saiko Sushi, Burger King, Cold Stone Creamery, Coronado Coffee Company, The Bay Company, La Camisa, Costa Azul, Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, Nicky Rotten’s, Spiro’s Greek Cafe, Sea La Vie, SD Trading Company, Parfait Paris, CrossFit Coronado, Village Pizzeria Bayside to mention a few for putting up our flyers in their windows and sharing the word, we couldn't have done it without you!

 

With gratitude,

Carl Luna, President, and the entire Friends of the Coronado Library Team