Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library
15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, Florida 33573-4903
Have Fun & Help the Library
Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library
15816 Beth Shields Way
Ruskin, FL 33573-4903
ph: 813 634-1396
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Click on....FREE PROGRAMS to see all of the programs available at the library. Many are funded by the Friends from money from your membership dues, donations and volunteering.
The next "Really Big" Book Sale is tentatively scheduled for March 2011. More specifics to follow! The July 31, 2010 sales was a great success. Our best ever. Thanks to John and Linda Bowker for managing the event.
Call 813-634-1396 for information on the Friends of the Library
Call 813-273-3652 to reach the SouthShore Regional Library.
ANNUAL MEETING: The SouthShore Friends 2010 Annual Meeting was held on January 20th. Click on ANNUAL Meeting to read the minutes.
We had a General Membership meeting on April 21st. Click HERE to read the minutes.
The next General Meetings is on October 6th at the libray at 3 PM.
All SouthShore Friends meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Being part of the Friends gives you a chance to "Have Fun and Help the Library".
SouthShore Regional Library Hillsborough County
2009 Volunteers of the Year
There are 26 libraries in Hillsborough County and the SouthShore Friends of the Library "are the best"....as announced by the Hillsborough County Charter Friends of the Board on April 14, 2009.
The above picture was taken at the April 14, 2009 Hillsborough County Charter Friends Annual Meeting at the John Germany Library in Tampa. There was good representation from the SouthShore Friends at the meeting.
Left to right on the first row are Pat Bean, Hillsborough County Administrator, Gladys Bromberger, Volunteer, Frances Hereford, SouthShore President, Marie Hamly, Marge Yarger and Linda Bowker, Volunteers. On the second row, Joan Shalleck, SouthShore board member, and Lorie Bokma, Chris Harkins, Roz Chruthis and Patty Brandt, Volunteers. On the third row, Rich Bromberg, Volunteer, Eloise Hurst, Supervising Librarian at SS, Jim Duffy, SS Vice President, and Joe Stines, HC Director of Libraries.
We Always Need Books!Book sales are the Friends primary source of money to help the library. We depend on individuals and organizations for their generosity. For information on how to donate books, click HERE.
Join the Friends
Why Join the Friends? The Friends organization does for your library what the PTA does for schools and Booster Clubs do for sports programs. The Friends help the library staff make the library better for everyone. For 2008, the Friends have pledged $20,000 to support special library needs and programs.
Annual dues are $5 for students K through 12, $10 for individuals, $25 for families, clubs, associations and small businesses, $50 for supporting members, $100 for patrons, $500 for benefactors, $750 for lifetime memberships and $1,000 for large corporations. Of course, the Friends would appreciate any donation you choose to make to our 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.
If you would like to have a short presentation about the Friends at your club or organization, or would like additional information, please call Jim Duffy @ 634-1396.
Checks can be written to "Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library". Please include following information.
- Membership Category or Donation Dollar Amount
- Name
- Address
- Telephone #
- Emal
Please mail your information and check to Treasurer, Friends of the SS Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Note: The Friends will use your peronal information only to contact you regarding SouthShore Friends activities.
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This photo was taken by Mimi Rose on November 9, 2007 at the 1st Annual Friends Celebration. This November, we will be having our 4th Annual Celebration on November 5th.
BOOK SALE ROOM Be sure to visit the Friends Book Sale Room "just off" the Library lobby. Purchase a book and help the library. Also, check for dates for the next special book sale. Click on BOOK SALES above to learn more.
Did You Know? The SouthShore Library is on the north side of 19th Avenue NE, west of US301 and east of the I75 overpass. The address is 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, Fl 33570-4903.
The library is about 40,000 square feet and is open seven days a week. Click on "HC Library" on the above main menu for hours of operation.
The library has a large Genealogy Center, about 100 computers, a children’s section, the John Crawford Art Education Center and a variety of meeting and study rooms.
Oh yes......it also has about 100,000 books and media items. The library is a learning center for the SouthShore region of Hillsborough County.
Great SouthShore Links - There are many cultural and fun organizations in South Hillsborough County. Below are the websites for a few. Just click on the RED name below to go to the site:
The SOUTHSHORE ARTS COUNCIL - Everything about the "ARTS" in the SouthShore region.
The RUSKIN HISTORY PROJECT - In 2008, Ruskin celebrated their 100th anniversary.
CAMP BAYOU - Camp Bayou is a SouthShore treasure due to a large degree to the long efforts of volunteer Dolly Cummings.
In 1983, paleontologist Frank Garcia discovered the world's greatest collection of Pleistocene fossils at the Leisey Shell Pit in southern Hillsborough County. The preserve is at the Camp Bayou. You will be amazed!
South Bay Genealogical Society - This wonderful group sponsors many programs at the SouthShore Regional Library. Volunteers from the Society spend many hours in the Research Center at the library providing assistance to individuals getting started in their personal geneology searches. Their web site is outstanding!
Please call (813-634-1396) for suggestions and corrections to this website....or email suggestions and corrections by clicking ... Website Suggestions
Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library
15816 Beth Shields Way
Ruskin, FL 33573-4903
ph: 813 634-1396
jduffy1
