The Friends of the Ridgecrest Branch Library (FRBL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Ridgecrest branch of the Kern County Library system. Our primary objectives are to raise funds and raise awareness for the library and its services.
To achieve these goals, we have implemented several initiatives. Firstly, we host an ongoing used book sale within the library, where we sell a wide range of books, including used paperbacks, hardbacks, special sets, collections, and magazines. Secondly, we have recently opened a store called “Books & More” on the library premises, where we sell a variety of books, art, and thrift shop items.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are eligible to accept donations from individuals and charitable organizations. The majority of our donations consist of books from individuals, but we also receive grants and donations from various sources.