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OUR STORY
Who Are the Friends of Inglewood Public Library?
The Friends of Inglewood Public Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Inglewood Public Library. We focus our efforts on increasing library services, improving facilities and programs by seeking gifts, memberships, sponsors and donations. We are a charitable organization and accept tax-exempt donations.
The Friends of Inglewood Public Library was revitalized in November 2012. Currently the Friends book collection exceeds 5,000 volumes spanning all subjects.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the Friends of the Inglewood Public Library is to:
Advocate for the Inglewood Public Library by bringing the services of the Library to the attention of the public and by raising money to sponsor programs and otherwise assist the library. The funds we raise purchase books and equipment, and sponsor programs that improve the literacy and cultural awareness in our community.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sue Carleo
President / CEO
Retired Educator and Community College President, Los Angeles Valley College
Book enthusiast and long-time Inglewood resident
Rochelle Williams
Secretary
Former Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Inglewood
Founding Member of the Friends
Robin Hunter
Book Boutique Director
Retired Children's Librarian for the City of Inglewood
Kip Rudd
Vice President
and Book Donations
Retired Senior Planner for the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles and, long ago, Messenger Clerk for the Los Angeles Public Library, Pacific Palisades Branch
Raymond Yeung
Treasurer / CFO
and E-Communications
Physicist, Entertainment and Media Technologist
Founding Member of the Friends
Elaine Cook
Community Connections Development
Active Community Member and long-time Inglewood Resident
Founding Member of the Friends
Advisory Members
Inglewood Public Library Manager
Inglewood Public Library Board Representative