Welcome
Book Sale Feb. 24 - 25, 2017 Fri. and Sat. 10AM-4PM
$3/BAG for all books, except children's books 10 books/$2. Approximately 2,000 books will be for sale. Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr., Ruskin FL (off of US 41). Check us out on facebook.
Book Bags for Sale $3
Purchase your Friends of The Ruskin Library Book Bag at the front desk. The book bags are a lovely green, printed with our beautiful palm tree logo and white lettering. Only $3 and the proceeds help fund our programs and events. For questions please email ruskinfriends@yahoo.com.
Our Bookstore
The Ruskin Friends operates a bookstore that sells books at low prices. Our store is available for shopping during regular library hours. The bookstore is located next to the main desk, and we use the honor system for purchases. The proceeds from the bookstore benefit Ruskin Library programs and events. If you have books or dvds that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Ruskin Branch Library main desk. We appreciate your donations and your support.
Thank you to everyone in the community that donate gently used books, and thank you to everyone that purchase books at the Friends of the Ruskin Library bookstore and at our book sales. We appreciate each and every donation!
Past Events and Accomplishments for 2015
January 25, 2015 - The Friends of the Ruskin Library in partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center, presented author Tess Gerritsen as she discussed Die Again, her latest book in the New York Times bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series. She signed books that were offered for sale by our local Barnes & Noble, and a portion of the profits were given to the Friends of the Ruskin Library to help with our fundraising efforts. Thank you to all who helped make this a successful event!
April 11, 2015 - The Friends of the Ruskin Library was notified that our grant request for "Celebrating the History of South Shore" was approved. Thank you to The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and the South Shore Council. The grant will be used to pay for the History of South Shore event, a display case for historical and community items, and book bags.
Membership
We would love to have you help support us and become part of our chapter. We have quarterly meetings in the Ruskin Library meeting room, and the meeting dates will be posted as we get them scheduled. Membership forms are available at the Ruskin Library main desk. Please provide your email address and/or phone number so we can contact you about our upcoming meeting schedule.
Membership fees
$10/year Individual
$25/year Family
Email: ruskinfriends@yahoo.com
Book Sale Feb. 24 - 25, 2017 Fri. and Sat. 10AM-4PM
$3/BAG for all books, except children's books 10 books/$2. Approximately 2,000 books will be for sale. Ruskin Branch Library, 26 Dickman Dr., Ruskin FL (off of US 41). Check us out on facebook.
Book Bags for Sale $3
Purchase your Friends of The Ruskin Library Book Bag at the front desk. The book bags are a lovely green, printed with our beautiful palm tree logo and white lettering. Only $3 and the proceeds help fund our programs and events. For questions please email ruskinfriends@yahoo.com.
Our Bookstore
The Ruskin Friends operates a bookstore that sells books at low prices. Our store is available for shopping during regular library hours. The bookstore is located next to the main desk, and we use the honor system for purchases. The proceeds from the bookstore benefit Ruskin Library programs and events. If you have books or dvds that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Ruskin Branch Library main desk. We appreciate your donations and your support.
Thank you to everyone in the community that donate gently used books, and thank you to everyone that purchase books at the Friends of the Ruskin Library bookstore and at our book sales. We appreciate each and every donation!
Past Events and Accomplishments for 2015
January 25, 2015 - The Friends of the Ruskin Library in partnership with the Firehouse Cultural Center, presented author Tess Gerritsen as she discussed Die Again, her latest book in the New York Times bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series. She signed books that were offered for sale by our local Barnes & Noble, and a portion of the profits were given to the Friends of the Ruskin Library to help with our fundraising efforts. Thank you to all who helped make this a successful event!
April 11, 2015 - The Friends of the Ruskin Library was notified that our grant request for "Celebrating the History of South Shore" was approved. Thank you to The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and the South Shore Council. The grant will be used to pay for the History of South Shore event, a display case for historical and community items, and book bags.
Membership
We would love to have you help support us and become part of our chapter. We have quarterly meetings in the Ruskin Library meeting room, and the meeting dates will be posted as we get them scheduled. Membership forms are available at the Ruskin Library main desk. Please provide your email address and/or phone number so we can contact you about our upcoming meeting schedule.
Membership fees
$10/year Individual
$25/year Family
Email: ruskinfriends@yahoo.com
In memory of Mary Lou Cummings. She brought the spark and the sparkle back to The Friends of the Ruskin Library.
