Fundraising and events

HBFoL made its first deposit, $17.25, in October 1959 and held a transistor-radio drawing before 1961. Libations for the Library began with a July 18, 1964 benefit at Pat Gazin's home and became a yearly party members hosted in their homes and gardens. After unintended newspaper publicity, the committee limited the June 2, 1973 party to members and identified guests and took donations in place of admission. The party netted $297.41 in 1969 and $198.66 in 1979. After a wine tasting the Friends planned with Kiwanis, the board reported $5,873 toward two library computers in December 1995.

Drawn from: Treasurer’s ledger, October 1959–January 1961; Board meeting — story hours, World Book and Libations for the Library; Newsletter — benefit returns to original venue; Libations garden-party photograph montage; Emergency meeting — benefit proceeds under revised arrangements; Board minutes — benefit proceeds and California Collection; Treasurer's report and Libations calculation; Wine tasting and computer installation reported.