Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma

400 Civic Center

Tulsa, OK 73104

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gaillardia shown in the window above the FOLIO bookshelf, is Oklahoma's official State wildflower. Also known as the Indian Blanket, the flower symbolizes Oklahoma's scenic beauty as well as the state's Indian heritage. Oklahoma's landscape is also adorned with many beautiful libraries, --libraries that, like the Gaillardia, need nurturing and support in order to bloom to their fullest glory.

 

 
Conference on Libraries in 1978, a proclamation called for a state Friends of the Library to be formed. From that Proclamation came the original Board and Membership of Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma, FOLIO. All Board Members are lovers of books so the name FOLIO seemed exactly right. The mission of FOLIO is to promote and nurture libraries in Oklahoma by assisting and encouraging citizens to support their libraries.

FOLIO won the Baker Taylor Award in New Orleans in 1999 as the outstanding State Library Friends group. The award was for work completed in 1998, the 20th year of FOLIO

Folio board members gathered on the patio of the Noble Conference Center at the annual retreat June 3, 2010.

FOLIO RECEIVES GRANT FROM OCCF

 

Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma, Inc. (FOLIO) is pleased to announce it has received a $2,270 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and its Capacity Building program.  The grant was used to assist in funding a board retreat in June 2010 held at the Samuel Noble Conference Center in Ardmore , Oklahoma .  The retreat was facilitated by Sandra LeVan, MBA who led the board members in establishing a strategic plan that included a new program of outreach to be called FOLIO Outreach Ambassadors. 

 

“We are so pleased to have received this grant,” says Carolyn Klepper , President of FOLIO.  “Our board has developed a new strategic plan to help us fulfill our mission of promoting libraries in Oklahoma through Friends of Libraries and other library organizations. One of our strategies is to expand our outreach program. Outreach Ambassadors are now prepared to embark on a new proactive approach of contacting libraries and Friends organizations throughout the state of Oklahoma .  We will offer libraries assistance in establishing a local Friends group and we will be ready to offer advice and assistance to established groups.”

 

FOLIO has been advocating for Oklahoma libraries since 1978.  During the past 30+ years, FOLIO has been able to provide support for local library Friends and advocates.  This support has resulted in the creation of hard copy resources and publications to assist Friends groups to organize and obtain 501(c)3 status, programs for members concerning matters of interest, the publication of a newsletter, scholarships for library support staff throughout the state, and recognition and cash awards to outstanding local Friends groups.

 

Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation works with donors and organizations to create endowments that address needs and opportunities within the community. Grants are awarded through the Community Grants Program several times a year to metropolitan area charitable organizations. For more information about the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, visit www.occf.org

 

Our mission is to promote and support libraries in Oklahoma through friends of libraries and other library support groups