Becky Frusher Last month, we shared that the Robson Ranch Library has roughly 1,500 resident patrons. That’s a lot of people who share a love for literature! Here are a few more fun facts about our beautiful library: Its catalog currently contains a collection of 3,688 pieces of media, including hardback and large print books,…
Tag: Friends of the Library
June 2025
What’s New in Our Library
Joan Muyskens Pursley Friends of the Library (FOL) recently purchased a number of new books for our library. They supplement the many donations we get from residents and help round out our collections. For example, most FOL purchases include large print books, which are rarely donated. FOL’s current purchase included 13 large print books, all…
April 2025, Generals
Remembering Our Military Heroes Through Literature
Becky Frusher Books, whether nonfiction, historical fiction, or novels, can provide an important window into the world of the American military. Reading about members of the armed forces and their families helps us better understand the depth of their sacrifices and the dedication with which they carry out their duties. The Friends of the Library’s…
October 2024, Generals
End of Two Seasons, aka Fun Is on the Way!
Nancy Hale In getting ready for two October Friends of the Library events, you need to set aside Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Friends of the Library will be having our end of the season final book talk. The…
August 2024, Front Page
Friends of the Library Celebrates Years of Supporting Our Library
Jane Scholz Friends of the Library (FOL) celebrated its seventh annual meeting and anniversary of providing financial resources to the Robson Ranch community library with an event in the library that drew about 50 members. Members won 18 door prizes, including lots of books and book-related gifts, as well as cooking equipment, gifts for dog…
July 2024, Generals
New Library Donations
Joan Muyskens Pursley As Robson Ranch Library patrons know, our collection is constantly evolving. Below are a few recent additions donated by Robson residents or purchased by Friends of the Library (FOL). Others are featured on the library’s website, www.robsonlibrary.org. • Flight of the Wild Swan, by Melissa Pritchard. This is a sweeping yet intimate…
June 2024, Generals
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting July 17
Dianna Lucas The Friends of the Library (FOL) annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. It will be held in the library in the CATC building instead of the clubhouse this year. All members of Friends of the Library and interested Robson residents are invited to attend. If…
May 2024, Generals
Friends of the Library Celebrates Our Priceless Robson Library Volunteers
Dianna Lucas Robson Library volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. This was the message that greeted 51 library volunteers as part of the PowerPoint presentation at the recent Library Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. The volunteers joined the Friends of the Library (FOL) board members on April 8 in…
Generals, November 2023
How Does a Donated Book Get on the Robson Library Shelf?
Lorraine Wilson Many residents donate their slightly used, much-loved fiction and nonfiction books to the Robson Ranch Library. Donations have been the heart of the Robson Library since it opened its doors in 2008, including the many books purchased and donated by Friends of the Library (FOL), which raises the question, “What criteria is used…
Generals, November 2023
FOL Receives Donation from Alice Book Club
Dianna Lucas Alice Book Club recently made a generous donation to the Friends of the Library (FOL) in memory of Libby Tidwell. She had been a member of the club since 2006. A previous donation was made to FOL in memory of Kay Murray in 2020. Kay had been a member since the club’s beginning…