CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Bookish stalwarts of Friends of the Carmichael Library hosted a recent mixer for the Chamber of Commerce. Lauding the value of books for readers of all ages were Roseanne Bonovich (left), Maria Farr, Berta Bogel and County Libraries Director Rivkah Sass. The non-profit is an all-volunteer advocate for Carmichael library, which is the busiest of all branches in the Sacramento Public Library system. Among other endeavors, the Friends donate and raise funds for children’s literacy with the Book First Program, which provides a free book for all first-grade children in local public schools. Membership of the organization costs $20 per year.

Learn more about Friends of the Carmichael Library at www.saclibfriends.org or visit the library at 5606 Marconi Avenue.