Friends of the Poway Library
Rebuilding the Friends of the Poway Library website with a live events calendar, volunteer portal, and donation flow.
Friends of the Poway Library
Rebuilding the Friends of the Poway Library website to actually serve their community.
Friends of the Poway Library
Nonprofit Website Redesign and Community Engagement Hub
- ✓ Browse and search the bookstore catalog before you walk in
- ✓ Get personalized book recommendations based on your genre or mood
- ✓ See upcoming library events without ever leaving the site
- ✓ Read past newsletters and stay connected to the community
- ✓ Explore the library's history through an interactive timeline
- ✓ Six games that make the library fun and worth coming back to
The Friends of the Poway Library is a volunteer-run nonprofit that operates a used bookstore, funds library programs, and hosts 400+ events a year. Their old website had broken pages, no real content, and sent visitors away to find basic information. We rebuilt it from the ground up to reflect what this organization does, including a full donation flow so supporters can contribute directly through the site.
- Visitors can find books online before visiting the bookstore, driving more sales
- Events are on the site directly, no more sending people to the county library system
- AI recommendations connect readers to books they will actually enjoy
- Six games give people a real reason to return to the site
- A donation flow will let supporters contribute directly for the first time
- Volunteers and donors have a modern home online for the first time
Live Features
Book Catalog
Browse and search the used bookstore inventory before you visit.
Book Recommendations
Get personalized book picks based on your genre or mood.
Gamification Hub
Play six library-themed games that make the site worth revisiting.
Accounts + Login
Create an account to save preferences and track your activity.
User Profiles
View your game stats, XP level, and reading history in one place.
Events Calendar
See all upcoming library events without leaving the site.
Newsletter Archive
Read past FOPL newsletters with a built-in PDF viewer.
History + Timeline
Explore the library's story through an interactive timeline since 1971.
Volunteer Dashboard
Volunteers can manage books, events, and users from one panel.
Contact + Map
Find hours, location, and ways to get involved all in one place.
Planned Features
Donation Flow
Choose a preset amount and donate directly from the site, no redirects or third-party forms.
Book Scan: Add to Catalog
Scan a barcode to instantly add a book. Title, author, and cover pulled automatically.
Book Scan: Remove on Sale
Scan at checkout to remove the book and sync inventory in real time.
AI Chatbot
Conversational assistant to help visitors find books, events, and resources.