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How Can You Support the Library?
How Can You Support the Library?
Did you know that the school library's annual budget is approximately $4 per student? That amount can typically purchase about 150 books for the school year. I am thankful we have a budget, and I want to provide our students with greater selection. That's where this program comes in.
The Friends of the Library Program supports the library through book or monetary donations. See below for more information.
A question I often get: Can we donate books?
Yes, and donated books still fall under the newly passed Texas law, SB 13, which affects all Texas public school libraries. If a book does not have an exact ISBN match in the Austin ISD Library system, it has to be submitted to the school board for approval.
All books (regardless of funding source or through donation) being added to the school library that do not have an exact ISBN match already in our system, will be subject to approval beforehand. Due to the time constraints and the task of many schools having to follow this law in our district, lists for approval will only be done twice this school year, prolonging the amount of time it takes to add new books to our library.
ABS Works
ABS Works
Make a general donation of any amount on the district payment site, ABS Works. The direct link is HERE.
Funds collected are deposited into the library's activity fund. All Friends of the Library donations are used to purchase books or materials for the library and students. Family names are put on a board outside the library to show our appreciation for your contributions.
Literati has a year-round site for shopping that supports our school library. Outside of our book fair, Literati gives 10% of online sales back to Highland Park.
Shop from a wide range of books, puzzles, STEM kits, and more!
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