ABOUT THE FRIENDS
The Friends of the Del Mar Library is an all-volunteer organization created to support and enhance the Del Mar Library. Through donations, memberships, grants and book sales, we help fund new books, magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and a wide range of adult, teen and children's programs.
Mission Statement
It is the Friends mission to help the branch be responsive to the needs of the community, support the San Diego County Library system in implementing its programs, and maintain an association of persons interested in promoting literacy.
PROGRAMS
The Friends-sponsored adult, teen and children's programs include Toddler Story Times, Summer Reading Challenge, Bluegrass concerts, Yoga, Bridge, and much more. In-person events are back on a limited basis.
FRIENDS EXPRESS
One of our favorite activities is buying new books for the Del Mar Library through the Friends Express program. We received our first books in 18 months a couple weeks ago! Our Book Committee meets monthly to pick our new titles.
HISTORY
Since 1982, the Friends have been an essential part of the Del Mar Library. Read about the journey to raise awareness and funds to purchase the Craftsman-era building to create a library that is the pride of the Del Mar community.
Check out the photo gallery showing our many fun events, our lovely building and grounds, and the history of the Del Mar Library.
2021 BOARD MEMBERS
Pat Freeman
Lynn Cox
Suzie Schudson
Liz From
Terry Kopanski
Mary Murrell
President and Treasurer
Secretary and Newsletter Editor
Book Sales and Website
Friends Express Books and Website
Member
Member
We welcome new members and new ideas for how best to serve the Library and community. Find out more about our current volunteer opportunities.
PAST BOARD MEMBERs
Barbara Anderson
Edie Anderson
Shirley Bone
Charles Bone
Bob Boynton
Ann Braciszewski
Jill Cary
Linda Castile
Bette Coates
Mark Coates
Donna Codd
Fred Dawn
Mary Farrell
Anne Feiss
Kathy Finnell
Marty Gigler
Eileen Gurll
Francis Gurll
Jan Heinzmann
Diane Holker
Joe Jelley
Barbara Judy
Peter Kaye
Sheleah Maloney
Barbara Mandel
Linda Martin
Sandy McCay
Vernie McGowen
Jan McMillan
Anne Merritt
Bill Michalsky
Mary Morgan
Dorothy Newton
Al Oakes
Bobby Oakes
George Pache
Janine Pack
Sharon Patterson
Marion Perlman
Donna Peterson
Rachel Reed
Freda Reid
Thelma Rose
Harold Rose
Nelda Smart
Randall Stoke
Catherine Stoll
Dorene Tetrault
Joy Turner-Thrall
Keton Van Kemper
Mary Varga
Jacqueline Winterer