Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd. Payson, AZ

Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Payson, AZ

Phone: (928) 474-9260 Fax: (928) 474-2679

Library Director: Emily Linkey

Assistant Librarian: David Grassé

OUR MISSION: The Library Friends of Payson, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to provide financial and community support to the Payson Public Library. We believe that public libraries comprise an integral aspect of community identity and development, and we support endeavors that encourage literacy and free inquiry within the individual, the family, and society.

The Library is now open!

The Town of Payson is again asking that anyone entering a Town building (including the Library) wear a mask. Masks are available at the Circulation Desk if requested.

Sanitation protocols will be in effect
One hour limit on computer use (with the exception of homework, job seeking, etc.)
Curbside service will remain available to those that prefer it

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LFOP Bookstore is Now Open

10am – 2pm Monday — Saturday

LFOP Booktore: We maintain the LFOP Bookstore which is located inside the Payson Public Library. Staffing is provided entirely by volunteers. We also offer antique and vintage books for sale on Amazon and AbeBooks.

November/December specials! The holidays are fast approaching, and now is the time to think of special gifts for those special loved ones. All Holiday-themed books are on sale – buy one, get the second free (must be same or lesser value). And while supplies last, music CD’s are on sale 3 for $2! Stop in and check out the treasures that can be found…books, music, movies, magazines, puzzles….we have them all!

PRESIDENTIAL BIOGRAPHY SET – Right now the Bookstore is offering a collector’s set of Presidential biographies. Biographies from George Washington to George H.W. Bush. Nixon, Ford, and Carter have autographed their biographies. All books are from the Easton Press, with genuine leather covers and ribbed spines. Each book is in excellent condition. This set is a book collector’s dream!

The set is priced at an incredibly low $2,000. Members of Library Friends of Payson will receive a one time LFOP discount of 25%, bringing the already low price to just $1,500. Or individual biographies are available for purchase. Call Pete Rothenbach (928-978-7338) to examine the set.

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BECOME A Library Friends of Payson DONOR
The monies raised last year through donations contributed to our providing to the Library with 1,447 books, 206 DVDs, and 64 audio books. totaling about $50,000! Most recently, the Library Friends funded the ongoing expansion to the Library building that will provide much needed space for community organizations’ meetings and activities.

None of this would have been possible without YOUR continued support. So, instead of an annual fundraiser event, we are again offering you the opportunity to become a DONOR…..

Platinum ($1000+) Gold ($500-$999)

Silver ($250-$499) Bronze ($100-$249)

Please consider becoming a 2021 Donor so that we can continue to support the Payson Public Library. Each Donor will receive the following benefits:

Prominent recognition on posters and plaques throughout the Library
Prominent recognition in press releases, the Library Friends of Payson website, and Facebook page
A 1-year complimentary membership to the Library Friends of Payson along with a subscription to our Among Friends newsletter
Donors featured in the Library Friends newsletter

Thanks to each of these recent sponsors for their financial support:

Platinum $1000

Romaine Brophy

Bill and Ellen Olsen

Karen Heinecke

Gold $500 and above

Jon P. Coates

Larry Stephenson and Carolyn Bates

Joan Young

Silver $250 and above

Harper Law Office

Barbara Brenke and Larry Forsythe

James and Dolores Goughnour

Bronze $100 and above

Stand and Linda Wilkinson

Denise Blanchette

Neil and Elisabeth Burke

Jan Owen and Carol Waymire

Payson Concrete and Materials

Smart Systems, Inc.

Kiwanis Club of Zane Grey Country

Art and Chris Decker

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Donor packets are available at the Front Desk of the Payson Library. All donations are tax deductible as a charitable donation. A receipt will be provided.

For further information, email us at library_friends@hotmail.com or call the Library at 928-472-9260.

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LFOP MONTHLY GENERAL MEETINGS ARE BACK ON HOLD

Due to a recent increase in Covid-19 cases, and with restrictions placed on how many guests can be seated in the Library meeting room by the Town of Payson, it has been decided to that General Meetings will be cancelled through December. We hope to be able to return to our regular schedule in the near future.

**SIGN UP FOR AMAZON SMILE & LIBRARY FRIENDS OF PAYSON EARNS MONEY:**

AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice….in this case, we hope you choose Library Friends of Payson.
All you need to do is start your shopping at smile.amazon.com…..then simply select Library Friends of Payson. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you.
Though 0.5% is not a large donation and it isn’t intended to replace your regular charitable activities, AmazonSmile is still a great way to take advantage of a service you’re using anyway. Once you’ve selected Library Friends of Payson, AmazonSmile remembers your selected choice every time you log in.
AmazonSmile customers can now support Library Friends of Payson in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start shopping.
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings’
3. Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

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Library Friends of Payson E-Mail Address: library_friends@hotmail.com

If you have any questions or need additional information…

please call the Payson Public Library @ 928-474-9260