Mission Statement: The Friends of the Library are just that… “Friends” of the library. The purpose of the Friends of the Ladera Ranch Library is to maintain an association of persons interested in books and libraries; to focus attention on library services, facilities and needs; and to stimulate gifts of books, magazines, desirable collections, endowments and bequests. All monies collected through special events and contributions will be used exclusively for projects that are not budgeted or funded by the Orange County Public Library.