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During the month of February, La Biblioteca, will be conducting their first annual membership drive. In 2010 the membership drive will start February 15 and end March 15. Beginning in 2011 the membership drive will be an annual event running from during the month of February. Why Membership is important. La Biblioteca receives no government funding or support and relies on its social enterprises and the generosity of members of the San Miguel committee for donations of money and time.
Young girl in the Biblioteca lending library
The proceeds from the 2010 membership drive are used exclusively in the lending library and help support and fund many library programs and allow the purchase materials for these programs. Most of the programs are provided are provided at no cost to the San Miguel community. A sample of the daily and weekly free youth and teen programs and workshops that your membership will help support: Science club, Childrens choir in Sala Quetzal, Computer classes, Reading circles, Storytelling with an emphasis on the preservation of culture and tradition,Painting and drawing, English as a second language classes,Piano classes, Guitar classes, Pre-Hispanic music class,Theater for youth and Handcrafts and jewelry making. In addition the membership proceeds help the library: - Supports our Youth Scholarship program. In 2009-2010 we supported 240 youth in rural communities which helps them to continue their education
Purchase new books in Spanish and English Provides materials to repair books that are currently in our collection Continue to provide and expand our youth programs and offers materials for the sessions at no cost Allow contributions of books, shelving and computers and training for our rural library program. To date we have provided books to over 350 rural communities. Supports paper and magazine renewals
Membership Has Its Privileges The library will be offering 4 membership categories for you to choose from. Which one is right for you? Platinum Level: Cost $1000 pesos Includes library borrowing privileges for one year plus 1 year Platinum card for 10% discount in the Biblioteca Cafe Santa Ana, 10% discount off of non consignment items in La Tienda, the Biblioteca gift store, and 2 House and Garden tickets Gold Level: Cost $500 pesos Includes library borrowing privileges for one year plus 8 movies tickets for Teatro Santa Ana and one House and Garden Ticket Silver Level: Cost $200 pesos Includes library borrowing privileges for one year plus 4 movie tickets Bronze Level: Cost $80 pesos Includes library borrowing privileges for one year La Biblioteca wishes to thank you for your generous support and purchase of membership. If you are not able to purchase a library membership during our drive, any membership category can be bought at our service counter in the lending library during normal library hours. Now that I have decided on my membership category, what documents do I need to get a membership? For residents: A photocopy of proof of address, FM documents or bills (electricity or telephone) in your name For visitors: Two (2) copies of your passport or drivers license with photo and a deposit of $100.00 pesos which is returned upon your departure. (To receive your deposit please bring in your deposit receipt and ensure your account is in good standing with all borrowed books returned.) |
