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Friends of the Woodland Public Library is a volunteer non-profit community organization dedicated to helping the WPL, the oldest operating Carnegie library in CA, achieve its mission “to inform & enhance the quality of life and foster lifelong learning”

What do the numbers tell us? 📚During Banned Books Week, we’re taking a closer look at the growing number of challenges t...
10/06/2026

What do the numbers tell us? 📚

During Banned Books Week, we’re taking a closer look at the growing number of challenges to books and what that means for readers and libraries.

Public libraries play an important role in providing access to diverse ideas, information, and stories. They give readers the opportunity to explore the world beyond their own experiences and discover books that inform, challenge, inspire, and entertain.

The Friends of the Woodland Public Library believe in the value of a strong, accessible library—and in the importance of keeping readers connected to the books and resources they need.

Let books be. Protect the freedom to read.

October 4–10 is Banned Books Week 2026, a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of the freedom to read and access...
10/04/2026

October 4–10 is Banned Books Week 2026, a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of the freedom to read and access to information.

Books allow us to explore new ideas, understand different experiences, discover new perspectives, and simply find joy in a good story.

Public libraries help make that access available to everyone.

This Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating the role books and libraries play in literacy, learning, curiosity, and community.

Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.

— Friends of the Woodland Public Library

New community arts opportunity in Woodland! The Yolo Community Orchestra is launching a new no-audition, all-skill-level...
09/23/2026

New community arts opportunity in Woodland!

The Yolo Community Orchestra is launching a new no-audition, all-skill-levels community orchestra and is inviting local musicians, educators, volunteers, partners, and community supporters to help build its founding community.

Their Founding Community Kickoff will take place Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 PM in Woodland.

Come meet the founding community, learn more about the vision for the orchestra, and discover ways to get involved.

All levels • No auditions • One community

Learn more and RSVP at yolocommunityorchestra.org

A friendly reminder—our first quarterly membership meeting is this Friday!Join the Friends of the Woodland Public Librar...
09/15/2026

A friendly reminder—our first quarterly membership meeting is this Friday!

Join the Friends of the Woodland Public Library on Friday, September 18, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM in the Leake Room.

Come learn more about FOL, hear updates from the Board, discover upcoming events and opportunities, and connect with fellow members and community supporters.

Interested in becoming a Friend? You’re invited, too! You do not need to be a current member to attend.

We’d love to see you there as we gather, connect, and continue supporting our local library.

All are welcome!

Celebrating Joan! 🎉We are proud to share that Joan Tolla, a member of the Friends of the Woodland Public Library Board, ...
09/15/2026

Celebrating Joan! 🎉

We are proud to share that Joan Tolla, a member of the Friends of the Woodland Public Library Board, has been selected as a 2026 Yolo Philanthropy Awards Honoree!

The annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, hosted by the Yolo Community Foundation, brings together local nonprofits to recognize and celebrate the volunteers and donors who make a meaningful difference throughout Yolo County.

Joan’s dedication to the Friends of the Woodland Public Library and her commitment to serving our community make this recognition especially meaningful to us. We are grateful for the time, energy, and heart she gives to supporting our library and the work of FOL.

Please join us in congratulating Joan on this well-deserved honor!

The 2026 Yolo Philanthropy Awards will be held October 19 at the Veterans Memorial Theatre and Center in Davis

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/yolo-philanthropy-awards-2026-individual-tickets

Congratulations, Joan! We are so proud to have you as part of the Friends of the Woodland Public Library. ❤️

The Hidden Bookshelf, operated by the Friends of the Woodland Public Library, is a great place to find affordable books ...
09/09/2026

The Hidden Bookshelf, operated by the Friends of the Woodland Public Library, is a great place to find affordable books while directly supporting our local library.

Every purchase helps fund library programs, literacy initiatives, educational opportunities, and community events right here in Woodland.

And if your bookshelves are getting a little too full, we also accept book donations at the Hidden Bookshelf! Your gently used books can find a new home while helping support the library.

📍 Hidden Bookshelf — Friends Book Room
Located below the left side of the steps to the Main Library entrance at 250 First Street

So come browse, find a hidden gem, and shop for a cause that benefits our entire community.

Buy a book. Donate a book. Support your library. ❤️📚

Quarterly Membership MeetingFriday, September 18 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Friends of the Woodland Public Library are excit...
09/04/2026

Quarterly Membership Meeting

Friday, September 18 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

The Friends of the Woodland Public Library are excited to begin hosting quarterly membership meetings, creating regular opportunities for our members and community supporters to stay connected and informed.

Join us for our first quarterly meeting on Friday, September 18, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the LEAKE ROOM of the Woodland Public Library

At the meeting, you’ll have an opportunity to:
* Learn more about the Friends of the Woodland Public Library and our work
* Hear updates from the Board
* Learn about upcoming events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
* Connect with fellow Friends and others who support our local library
* Discover ways to become more involved in supporting the Woodland Public Library

You do not need to be a current member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more about FOL or becoming a Friend, we invite you to join us!

We look forward to gathering with our members and community supporters as we continue working together to strengthen our library and the community it serves.

We gave away MORE THAN 1,000 BOOKS! 📚🎉What a week at the Yolo County Fair!The Friends of the Woodland Public Library wer...
09/01/2026

We gave away MORE THAN 1,000 BOOKS! 📚🎉

What a week at the Yolo County Fair!

The Friends of the Woodland Public Library were thrilled to put more than 1,000 free books into the hands of fairgoers throughout the week.

That’s more than 1,000 opportunities for a child to discover a new favorite story, a family to read together, or a reader of any age to find their next great book.

We’re so grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth, browsed the books, volunteered their time, and helped us make this possible.

This is what community connection—and a love of reading—looks like. ❤️📚

Thank you, Yolo County Fair, and thank you to our wonderful volunteers for helping us make it such a success!

Here’s to the next 1,000 books! 📖

08/20/2026

Celebrate Book Lovers Day this Sunday by supporting your local reading and literature nonprofit! Here are a couple you can find on our region's nonprofit knowledgebase, GivingEdge:

📙 916 Ink
📖 Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange
📕 Literacy Support Council of Placer County
📚 My Mother's Voice
📙 Sacramento Literacy Foundation
📖 Word Busters
📕 Sunshine Family Outreach Center

Book Lovers Day is also a great reminder to support your local, public library by utilizing their services (which extend beyond just checking out books!) and donating to foundations and nonprofits made to support their work. Here are some organizations to get you started:
📚 Friends of the Auburn Library
📙 Friends of the Clarksburg Library
📖 Friends of the Esparto Regional Library
📕 Friends of the Folsom Library
📚 Friends of the Granite Bay Library
📙 Friends of the Lincoln Library, CA
📖 Friends of the Sacramento Public Library
📕 Friends of the Woodland Public Library
📚 West Sacramento Friends of the Library
📙 Winters Friends of the Library
📖 Yolo County Library Foundation

Find more organizations to support at bigdayofgiving.org.

📸 Pictured: Friends of the Granite Bay Library

Volunteers Needed at the Yolo County Fair! 📚The Friends of the Woodland Public Library are looking for volunteers to hel...
07/20/2026

Volunteers Needed at the Yolo County Fair! 📚

The Friends of the Woodland Public Library are looking for volunteers to help staff our booth at the Yolo County Fair, August 12–16.

Volunteers work 2-hour shifts between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, greeting visitors and helping distribute free books to our community.

As a thank-you, each volunteer will receive a parking pass to use during their shift, and our booth is located in an air-conditioned building for added comfort.

Whether you can volunteer for one shift or several, your time helps us share the joy of reading and connect with our community.

To volunteer, please comment below or DM us and we will get you in contact with a FOL member!

We hope you'll join us at the fair!

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250 1st Street
Woodland, CA
95695

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