Volunteer Coordinator, Friends of the La Mesa Library Non-Profit Description The Friends of the La Mesa Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a strong, modern library system in the La Mesa community. Established in February 1969, it operates as a 501(c)(3) with a mission to promote, support, and preserve library services and to meet community needs. The organization focuses on education, advocacy, and communication with local libraries and residents. Passionate volunteers drive its initiatives, helping to ensure access to library resources and programs for everyone in the community. Role Description This is a flexible volunteer role for a Non-Profit Volunteer Coordinator based in...
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Non-Profit Board Treasurer (Volunteer) Friends of the La Mesa Library is seeking a Volunteer Board Treasurer If you have financial expertise and are looking for a way to give back in a role that truly matters this may be the role for you. Company Description The Friends of the La Mesa Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing library services in the La Mesa community. Established in 1969, the organization is committed to promoting education and communication between local libraries and residents. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it works to advocate for the importance of a modern and effective library system and address the needs of library patrons. The organization ...
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More than 40 members, volunteers, and community supporters gathered for our 2025 Friends of the La Mesa Library Member Annual Event. We connected over our shared passion for the La Mesa Library, learned about the latest updates on the library expansion, and shared new ways for members to get involved. The event reminded us how powerful our collective support can be, from helping fund enriching programs to creating opportunities for lifelong learning.
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Hello Friends, I am honored to serve as the new President of the Friends of the La Mesa Library. I have lived in La Mesa for about two and a half years, though I was born and raised in Southern California. One of the things I love most about our city is its walkability and small-town feel, all while being close to the vibrancy of a big city. Libraries have been a part of my life since my earliest memories. As a child, my family did not have a cable at home, so the library became both my teacher and my entertainment. I remember borrowing VHS tapes of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire musicals from our local mobile library, and spending hours reading books that tr...
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Signing off as President After 14 years as President of the Friends of the La Mesa Library, I am happy to announce that our organization has found a new leader. At our annual general membership meeting on September 28th, Melony Watson stepped forward to take on the role of President. She joins Robin Theilmann (Vice President), Christine Ly (Secretary), Leslie Stump (Publicity), Justin Walker (Membership), and me (Treasurer) as your new board. We now have a vibrant younger group that will continue to look for ways to improve and promote library services to our city. I want to thank Bob Thatcher who served as Treasurer, Joyce Richter who handled Membership, an...
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