About the Friends
Founded in 1978, the Friends of the Packard Library of Yuba County, Inc.is an association of readers and bibliophiles working to encourage reading and to help maximize the positive impact of books, knowledge and the Library in the lives of our fellow citizens. Our portfolio of programs have several purposes:
> Enhance awareness of the Library and its value to the community
> Stimulate public and scholarly use of the Library's resources and services
> Encourage reading by all age groups, and
> Raise funds for Library infrastructure and programming
To achieve these goals, the Friends undertake a variety of activities, the details of which can be found by clicking here.
We are an IRS-certified non-profit 501 (3) (c) corporation, governed by formal Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and the federal and California state laws that apply to non-profits. Donations to the Friends are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. To view our IRS determination letter, granting us our tax-exempt status, click here.
The organization is run by a volunteer board of directors, with additional support from other members for specific events and activities. They work closely with the library's programs and outreach coordinator who, with the support of the director, serves as liaison to the group.
The board meets on the third Tuesday of each month and all members of the Friends are welcome to attend and offer their ideas and assistance. Meetings are held in the Community Room at the Library, and begin at 3:30 p.m. To review meeting agendas, and/or minutes and financial reports presented at past meetings, click here.
For a PDF copy of the corporation's current By-Laws, click here.
For a PDF copy of the current Articles of Incorporation, click here.
For a list of current officers and board members, and how to contact them, click here.