The Friends of the Oak Park Library needs new “friends” in addition to donations of new and used books, DVDs and CDs.

Friends is the volunteer support group for the library. The group has been assisting the library since it opened.

The group needs the help of the community to continue providing donations of reading and audio visual material. Donations can be dropped off at the library during regular business hours or call the library to schedule a donation pick up.

New board members are needed. The board meets three times a year, usually in January, May and September.

The group also funds events during Summer Reading programs and activities at the library in addition to purchasing new books and media for the library collection. Members maintain the bookstore in the library, which is the primary source of grant money.

For more information on vol- unteering, call Marta Anderson at (310) 365-7172 or e-mail martamm@att.net.

Applicants needed for advisory board

The city of Westlake Village is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the city’s Cultural Recreation Advisory Board.

The board was established in 2003 to advise the City Council on cultural and recreational programs, special events, parks and the operation of recreation facilities either owned by the city or operated through a use agreement.

The board consists of 11 adults and two youth members and typically meets the first Thursday every other month at 7 p.m.

The deadline for submitting applications is 5 pm. Tues., Nov. 30. For an application, download one from www.wlv.org under “what’s new” or call Brianne Anderson, community services coordinator, at (818) 706-1613.