2019 has been a year of growth and collaboration, as Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) worked with the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) to bring a branch library to Birch Bay.
The vision of a Birch Bay Vogt Community Library came closer to reality, with the Washington state legislature setting aside $2 million, contingent on an equal amount being obtained by May 2021. Other generous donations have bolstered both the building and operating funds, for which we are very thankful.
To keep the community informed of the library project, FOBBL staffed a booth during every Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce summer event and walked with the Bookmobile in the Discover Birch Bay Days/Fan Fest parade. We held a summer BBQ with a dunk tank and children’s activities, in addition to fantastic food and great music by The Replayzmentz. Our event brought in $4,466!
Our major fundraiser was Dine Dance Donate! at Loomis Trail Golf Club, where intriguing raffle and silent auction items tempted partygoers. Rodneys’ Hollers, who had played a benefit for FOBBL in August, entertained during the cocktail hour, and DJ Kitchen Sink provided dance music. A scrumptious buffet offered something for every taste, and the master of ceremonies/stand-up comic/magician Michael Cox (whose day job is WCLS Deputy Director) generated chuckles, laughs and guffaws. This event grossed $10,070. In addition, the Whatcom County Library Foundation is holding $9,800 for our building fund from the Jennie S. Baker Foundation.
Our fundraising efforts never stop. Giving Tuesday, Ways to Give tips and Bailey’s Holiday Bake Sale rounded out the year, with ambitious plans for 2020. Learn about them on our Facebook page, @FOBBLibrary, or our website, friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org, or request a copy of our newsletter, The FOBBL Flyer, by emailing
birchbaycommunitylibrary@gmail.com.
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