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# Paving the way for the library’s future
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/paving-the-way-for-the-librarys-future/
- Published: 2004-11-09T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T05:27:05.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

The Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library honored community members who collectively raised a total of $50,225 this past weekend.

The money was raised through the sale of paved bricks that were installed last month in the front and back patio areas of the library. The money will purchase new children’s and patio furniture, plus a permanent cover for the center patio.

The Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization that works to supplement the quality of local libraries.

Library supporters also are tapping into the community for more fundraising dollars through a mission and craft fair this weekend.

The sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Santa Monica First Presbyterian Church, 1220 Second St.

People are asked to purchase holiday gifts including crafts, jewelry, books and baked goods. Lunch will be provided by Fresh Start Catering of Step-Up on Second. Library gets visual feast about human rights

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 9, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/110904.pdf?ref=smdp.com)