RBC Friends Raising Funds @ your library ^®

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Friends Raising Funds @ your library ^®

"Book Bag" Sale (2009) | Spring Basket Raffle (2009) | Holiday Raffles (2008) | Celebrating National Friends of the Library Week (2008) | Spring 2008 Friends Book Sale | Holiday 2007 Fundraiser | September 2007 Fundraisers | Spring 2007 Longaberger Basket Raffles | Winter 2007 Longaberger Basket Raffles | Holiday Basket Raffles (2006) | Napkin Basket Raffle (2006) | Book Lovers Book Sale (2006) | Raffles (2005-2006) | Win a Cruise for Two! | 2005 Flea Market | Flags for Sale | Gazebo Pin/Pendant | Silent Auctions (2005) | Book Lovers Book Sale (2005) | Basket Raffles (2005) | Children's Books and Videos | Basket Raffles (2004) | Longaberger Basket Party | 2004 Flea Market | Bag of Books Sale | Silent Auction | Be a Friend Book Sale | Children's and Young Adult Books | Christmas Sale | Basket Raffle (2003) | Halloween and Thanksgiving Sale | 2002 Flea Market | Old Towne Petersburg Antiques Festival 2002 | Parks Duffey Print of RBC

Apr 2009
"Book Bag" Sale

National Library Week "Book Bag" sale runs from Monday, Apriil 13 to Sunday, April 19.

For five dollars, patrons are treated to a complimentary recyclable bag from Ukrop’s (courtesy of the Virginia-based chain of grocery stores) and as many sale items as they can stuff into their Ukrop’s bag!

Pick a pack of paperbacks,

Amass a mess of mysteries,

Snag a set of stories,

Bag a bunch of bios,

Horde a heap of history,

Fleece a find of fiction,

Take a tote of textbooks,

Buy a bag of bargain books!

Dr. Cherry and Joy Galloni with reusable bags donated by Ukrop's.

Learn more about RBC's celebration of National Library Week 2009!

Mar 2009
Spring Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

The Friends are raffling a Longaberger^® 10” American Work Basket & Protector.

Drawing will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009. Tickets are just $1 each!

Student Chris Frashure hands the winning ticket to Friends President Carole Summerville.

The winner of the American Work Basket & Protector is Judy Randolph from the RBC Purchasing Department.

Nov/Dec 2008
Holiday Raffles @ Your Library ^®

Students Tomia King and Michael Bradley assisted Friends President Carole Summerville select the winners!

The Longaberger sleigh basket raffle went to RBC retiree Shirley Howard.

The holiday afghan went to Library Director Dr. Virginia Cherry.

Special thanks to Margie Young for generously donating the lovely afghan to the Friends of the Library.

The Friends raised $186 by hosting the two raffles!  Many thanks to all who contributed!

Pictured left to right: Carole Summerville, Tomia King and Michael Bradley.

Oct 2008
Celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week @ your library^®

Visit the Library Events web page to learn about the Silent Auction and raffle hosted by the Friends during National Friends of Libraries Week.

Spring 2008
Friends Book Sale @ Your Library ^®

Following the Renovation, the Friends of the Library were able to stock the shelves with books for sale. Pictured is Mary Lyons browsing the extensive collection.

More books for sale on the second floor!

Dec 2007
Holiday Fundraiser @ Your Library ^®

Longaberger^® raffle includes holiday basket, liner, lidded protector, and dish...A $120 value!

Tickets are $1 each. Drawing to be held at noon on Thursday, December 13.

Sep 2007
September Fundraisers @ Your Library ^®

Friends President Dr. LeAnn Binger is selling bulbs to support the Friends.

Longaberger^® Raffles...The Friends are raffling one basket and a 9" pie plate. Tickets are $1 each. Drawing to be held on Tuesday, September 25.

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Apr - May 2007
Friends Longaberger^® Spring 2007 Raffles @ Your Library ^®

ONE TICKET = TWO CHANCES TO WIN!

Longaberger^® Tea Basket with Protector and DVD Love Me if You Dare
(Bonus DVD is compliments of The Anonymous Donor.)
Drawing to be held on May 7, 2007 at 12 pm

Longaberger^® Coaster Basket with Lid & Protector
Drawing to be held on May 7, 2007 at 12 pm

Jan - Feb 2007
Friends Longaberger^® Winter 2007 Raffles @ Your Library ^®

Longaberger^® 2006 Hostess Appreciation Basket
(comes with protector and wood dividers)
Drawing to be held on January 26, 2007 at 12 pm

Longaberger^® Bread Basket and Protector
Drawing to be held on February 12, 2007 at 12 pm

Oct - Dec 2006
Friends Longaberger^® Holiday Basket Raffles @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor three holiday raffles to raise funds.

2006 Christmas Collection Nature’s Garland Basket Set with green trim
(comes with "holiday stripe" liner and protector)
Drawing to be held on November 13, 2006 at 12 pm

2006 Christmas Collection Nature’s Garland Basket Set with red trim
(comes with "holiday stripe" liner and protector)
Drawing to be held on November 28, 2006 at 12 pm

2006 Nature’s Holiday Hostess Basket
(comes with "holiday stripe" liner and protector)
Special bonus: Plush Boyds Collectible Bear provided by Nancy Kelly
Drawing to be held on December 14, 2006 at 12 pm

Tickets are $1 each.

Sep 2006
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Napkin Basket  

1 protector

$71 value

Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 1:00 P.M. ~ October 10, 2006

Apr 2006
Book Lovers Book Sale @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a book sale to raise funds. (Special Note: The Friends raised just over $600 from this sale!)

The sale will run from Sunday, April 2 to Sunday, April 9 during library hours. 

The RBC Library is open 8 am to 6 pm (Monday - Thursday), 8 am to 5 pm (Friday), and 2 pm to 5 pm (Sunday).

Another added bonus is that this year, the Friends will also be adding holiday collectibles and knick-knacks to the sale!

Feb 2006
Friends Longaberger^® Product Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Wrought Iron Swivel Caddy

$49 value

Special Bonus: 3 Cinnamon Apple scented candles!

Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 12:00 P.M. ~ March 10, 2006

Feb 2006
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Valentine Basket  

1 natural liner outlined in trim that fits over handles
1 paprika liner which fits inside the basket
2 protectors

$115 value

Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 12:00 P.M. ~ February 10, 2006

Nov-Dec 2005
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

2005 Holiday Hostess™ Garland Basket  

Includes basket, two liners (holiday stripe and paprika) and protector

$177 value

Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 12:00 P.M. ~ December 13, 2005

Nov 2005
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Includes basket, liner and protector
$92.00 value

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 1pm ~ November 22, 2005

Fall 2005
Win a Cruise for Two!

The Friends of the RBC Library are promoting the chance for library users at RBC to win a cruise for two. Cruise is offered in conjunction with Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and Authors at Sea.

Winners sail to the exotic Mexican Riviera with 25 bestselling authors!
More information is available online.

Sept 2005
2005 Flea Market

According to Friends President, Dr. LeAnn Binger, over $500 was raised at the 2005 Flea Market!  Ten percent of those funds will go to the RBC Hurricane Katrina Relief Drive organized by Professor Michelle Delano.

Dr. Lindquist & Dr. Binger

Carole Summerville with an early customer

Charlotte Rhodes, Dottie Edwards, Patsy Newman,
Dr. Virginia Cherry, Carole Summerville

Ready for shoppers!

Marilyn Antunes, Tigger! and Dr. Cherry

Deborah Vroman, Dr. LeAnn Binger, Charlotte Rhodes,
Carole Summerville, Marilyn Antunes

The whole gang!

Marilyn Antunes, Kay Snavely and Margo Sommer
celebrate a successful day of fundraising!

Summer 2005
Flags for Sale!

Friends sell flags of various sizes & designs!

Librarian Deborah Vroman shows off a watermelon flag.

Feb 2005
Silent Auction #2

Auction #2: Display Photos

Library assistant Latez Crawley helps set up the auction display

Close-up of Item #2 (farmhouse model, made in Malta), Item #1 (Longaberger bouquet basket) and Item #3 (Bobblehead Secretariat)

Close-up of Item #7 (copper pump sculpture), Item #16 (candle holder), Item #5 (weather station) and Item #17 (Venetian glass necklace)

Close-up of Item #10 (crystal vase), Item #6 (blue & rose patterned plate), and Item #11 (glass swan dish)

Silent Auction #1

Auction #1: Display Photos

Library assistants Latez Crawley and Rachelle Feitig help set up the auction display

 

 

Close-up of Item #15: 8 place settings-Frosty Snowman dishes (8 plates, 8 salad plates, 8 soup/salad bowls, 4 mugs)

Feb 2005
Friends Book Lovers Book Sale @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" host a large book sale to raise funds.

Student Assistant Latez Crawley helps set up the book sale

Lots and lots of books for sale...including children's books!

No preset price for books...donations accepted!

Jan 2005
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Geranium Basket

Includes plastic protector, cloth liner, and plastic insert liner
$75.00 value

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at noon on February 4

 

Dec 2004
Gifts of Literacy @ your library^®

RBC students Cyndi Hawks and Mary Irvin shop for children's books.

Dec 2004
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

Includes plastic protector, liner, and American Holly garter
$85.00 value

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at noon on Monday, December 13

Nov 2004
Friends Longaberger^® Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

2004 Christmas Collection^™
Get-Together^™ (12" x 9" x 5")

Includes basket, liner and protector
$89.00 value

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at 3pm ~ November 22, 2004

Sept 2004
Longaberger Basket Party

 

Attendees Catherine Fisher, Patty Fisher, Patsy Newman, Virginia Cherry (not shown) and others purchased baskets in support of the library.

 

Friends members and basket shoppers Carole Summerville and Kay Snavely.

 

LeAnn Binger and Charlotte Rhodes celebrate after a very successful party and fundraiser!

Sept 2004
2004 Flea Market

The Friends raised over $700 at the 2004 Flea Market.

Busy day with big crowds!

 

Friends Carole Summerville and Corky Thysell make change for a customer.

 

Friends Carole Summervile, Kay Snavely and Leslie Thysell sort through the merchandise.

 

Carole Summerville making a big sale!

 

The newest Friend, Dr. Lindquist, helps to organize and sell merchandise.

 

Dottie Edwards, Kay Snavely and Virginia Cherry at the end of the day!

Apr 2004
Bag of Books Sale

During National Library Week, the Friends of
RBC Library are selling a “bag of books”
for 50 cents each!!

Pick a pack of paperbacks,

Amass a mess of mysteries,

Snag a set of stories,

Bag a bunch of bios,

Horde a heap of history,

Fleece a find of fiction,

Take a tote of textbooks,

Buy a bag of bargain books!

Feb 2004
"The Friends of RBC Library" Silent Auction #3 @ your library^®

Silent Auction #3— Display Photos

Feb 2004
"The Friends of RBC Library" Silent Auction #2 @ your library^®

The year's first Silent Auction was held from February 9 to February 18.

Silent Auction #1— Display Photos

Feb 2004
Be a Friend @ your library^® Book Sale

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library"
are sponsoring a special sale of used books
from February 8 to February 15.

Select books and make a donation to the "Friends of the RBC Library."

Sale will be held in the foyer of the RBC Library.

Books are available in a wide array of subjects.

 

Library Director Dr. Cherry
thanks Professor Cham Pritchard for his donation.

Be sure to get your "Hershey Hugs and Kisses" at the circulation desk.

 

The library staff thanks the Women of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg for making a very large donation of items to be added to the book sale.

Complimentary bookmark from the library staff.

Dec 2003
Friends Christmas Book Sale @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library"
are sponsoring a special sale
of children's and young adult books!

Books are just 10 cents each!

Choose from hundreds of titles.

These books make great stocking stuffers.

Dec 2003
Friends Christmas Sale @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library"
are sponsoring a special sale
of Christmas gifts!

Come in and select
from a variety of decorative items . . . .

Nov - Dec 2003
Friends Longaberger^® Caroling Basket Raffle @ Your Library ^®

"The Friends of the Richard Bland College Library" sponsor a raffle to raise funds.

2003 Christmas Collection
Caroling Basket

Includes basket, liner and protector
$75.00 value

Raffle Tickets: $1.00 each

Drawing at NOON ~ December 12, 2003

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Oct - Nov 2003
Friends Halloween and Thanksgiving Sale @ Your Library ^®

We thank the Friends for their continued support of the Richard Bland College Library.

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