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About Us
- About Us - Overview
- Administration
- 2011 Annual Report to the Community
- Board of Trustees
- Community Partner Links
- Contact Us
- Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Employment
- E-newsletter
- FAQ
- Pierce County Library Foundation
- Friends of the Library
- National Medal for Museum and Library Service
- News Releases
- Pierce County Library 2030 - Facilities Master Plan
- Policies
- Re-authorized Levy
- Social Media
- Volunteering
Getting Community Support
Pierce County Library System is getting community support with Friends of the Libraries and Pierce County Library Foundation.
In 2010 Friends of the Library groups from 17 libraries contributed $32,971 for library needs. These volunteer organizations are instrumental in supporting and promoting libraries.
Pierce County Library Foundation
In fiscal year 2010-11, Pierce County Library Foundation awarded $338,147 for library projects and programs that included helping people apply for jobs, preparing children to read and the University Place Library Campaign. The Foundation’s 20-member volunteer Board of Directors raises and allocates charitable gifts to expand library services beyond tax-based funding and help enhance greatly needed services.
