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Volunteer at the Library!
Now you can sign up to volunteer at the Pace Library. Beginning April 15 get an application from the library, fill it out and turn it in. This will be followed by a multi-page form to fill out, then an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator. A general orientation will be held in mid May after which volunteers who agree to the plan will be asked to pay $32.50 for a background check. After serving 80 hours, the fee is refundable if requested. The jobs include library support, grounds keeping, library administration aide, youth services assistance, afternoon monitor, genealogy helper, clerical worker for the SRC Library Foundation, etc. Applications are also available on the SRC Library website at http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries/index.html
Used Books!
Did you miss out on our Book Sale at the Pace First United Methodist Church? Never fear, you can still purchase good used books at Alyssa's Antiques on Chumuckla Hwy. Alyssa has generously provided the Friends with space to continue the Used Book Sale! Go by and take a look!
Election of New Officers
and Board Members
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You Can Help: Join the Friends. Attend Board Meetings held the second Tuesday of every other month (May, July, September, November, January, and March) at 5:30 PM at the Pace Library. Encourage friends and neighbors to join! Let’s secure these reading programs for our boys and girls!
Library Building
The library is built on 25 acres of county-owned land south of Pace High School. The size is about 5, 9006 sq. ft. The branch library became a reality with grant dollars from the state, and recreation dollars earmarked for Districts 1 and 2! The building has become a focal point for the Pace area community, and serves Pace, Floridatown, Pea Ridge, Wallace, and other outlying communities.
The architect for the new library was Caldwell
and Associates. Speegle Construction was the builder.
The key to getting the branch library was the $500,000 state grant for the
Pace area. Building had to be under contract by Dec. 23, 2005, to avoid having
to return the money to the state. At a time when funds are needed for rebuilding,
returning the money was not an option.
The Friends of the Pace Area Library want to thank Santa Rosa County Commissioners,
and especially Commissioners Stewart and Salter, for their support in getting
a branch library. We are impressed with their working with the public to further
increase the quality of life in our area. We support the continued plans for
the area -- gym/shelter and community center/aquatic center. We pledge to do
all we can to help this become a reality.
A Florida Taxpayer's Return on Investment Report (January 2005) indicates that
libraries return $6.54 in economic benefits for every $1.00 invested! So, in
some small way, this branch library will benefit all taxpayers through contributions
to education, work force development, and overall quality of life issues. Libraries
change not only lives, but entire communities.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Pace Library was held on January 13, 2006! County Commissioner Tom Stewart formally dedicated the site, and recognized the many individuals who have been part of bringing the library dream to fruition.
Mission
The purpose of the Friends of the Pace Area Library is to promote library involvement in the life of the community and community involvement in the life of the library, by developing financial and human resources and sponsoring activities and programs.
Sports Raffle! |
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Like to have an Eli Manning signed Giants football? An Emmitt Smith signed Cowboys helmet? These and many other sports memorabilia are being raffled off by the Friends of the Pace Library. The goal of the raffle is to begin raising funds to add a children’s activity room to the Pace Library so Story Time and After School programs can be provided for Pace children.
Ticket sales for the raffle will begin on March 7 and 8 at the
Friends Used Book Sale at the Pace First United Methodist Church
at 4540 Chumuckla Hwy.,
Pace. Raffle tickets are available for a $10 donation, or in books of 6 for
a $50 donation. The raffle ends November 29, 2008.
Other prizes include a Travis Fryman signed baseball, Greg Litton
signed baseball, Danny Wuerffel signed mini-helmets, “Refrigerator” Perry
signed football, Haley Millsap signed hat and picture, Lisa Leslie
signed basketball,
a Penske Racing book and Batter’s Box gift certificate, Boo Weekley
signed hat and picture, and many more!
Complete list of prizes and other information here:
Pace Library
Did You Know?
You can select books and other materials through the Santa Rosa County Library System online and pick up those items later. You can make your selections anytime, browse the entire collection, and make your chjoices. Items shelved in other community libraries in SAnta Rosa County may take a few days longer to come in, but the Pace Library will send you an email when they are available for pickup!
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PLEASE! SEND Your Contribution Today!
- All contributions will be deposited to the Building Fund of the Friends of the Pace Area Library, Inc. We are a Non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your contribution is a tax writeoff.
- Contributors will be recognized with plaques in the library entryway, and on the library website. The library might be named for your family member for a large contribution!
- All funds collected in this Building Drive will be made over to Santa Rosa County at the time furnishings are purchased.
- Send contributions to: Friends of the Pace Area Library, Building Fund. (Click here for Donation Form).
With citizen contributions we can:
- Provide a collection to include audio books for senior citizens and current titles for young and adult readers.
- Provide DVDs, videos, audiotapes, and CDs.
- Provide comprehensive online databases.
- Provide adequate seating and shelving for a user-friendly library.
- Provide computers for all areas of the library.
- Provide display cases for local history materials and artifacts.
The county library system will provide the following services to patrons:
- Basic branch reference and reader’s advisory services; critical listening, language, and reader’s advisory services;
- Children’s and adult programs;
- Borrowing from other branches;
- Coordination of Interlibrary Loan Requests;
- Work with literacy providers;
- Coordinate with local schools on class assignments and other activities.
Santa Rosa County Library System
Check out the new Santa Rosa County Library online, at http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries/index.html