In 1941, the friends of the albany public library was established to provide funds for programs and equipment not covered by the city budget. We take great pride in offering over 20,000 highquality used books, dvds and audiobooks. Downtown friends of the library huntsvillemadison county. Friends of the library bookstore closed until library. The money raised is from our bookstore and the silent auction whose quality books have been donated by a generous public. Used bookstore portland friends of multnomah county library. The bookstore sells new and used items including a large selection of fiction books, childrens books, textbooks, comic books, magazines, music and movies. The friends of the library bookstore, in addition to quarterly book sales, generates funds yearround for children programs, summer reading materials, furnishings, services and collections. The friends bookstore on the first floor of the downtown central librarys east building is the single most important fundraiser for our organization. We also hold semiannual, twoday book sales in the librarys community room usually in may and october.
As the services offered by the library continue to increase, the support of the friends becomes ever more important. The friends operate a very popular and wellstocked used book store within the library. Visit the bookstore on the first floor of the main library to discover newtoyou treasures. We are primarily a used bookstore, stocking a small, but carefully curated selection of contemporary fiction, classics and nonfiction books. Informally referred to as the warehouse, the friends used book store at the warehouse is the center of friends activity and planning. The friends of the library bookstore is located inside the winter haven public library building. The friends of the library is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Childrens picture books, books about animals, books about craft. Robbie monsma, chair of the friends of ferguson library used book shops, has granted permission for united for libraries to post the manual on our website as a pdf document. Proceeds benefit all public libraries in mahoning county. Be sure to check out our calendar of events to find out about special sales and events taking place in the store. Our oldest and largest friends of the library group is associated with fort book, the downtown huntsville library at 915 monroe st. Centrally located in cincinnati and nestled in the neighborhood of hartwell, is our flagship used book store at the warehouse.
The friends bookstore is located on the second level of the library, at the exit of the elevator. Friends of the library bookstore, open in rockville since 2004 is run by the nonprofit organization friends of the library, montgomery county folmc. The friends of the multnomah county library fol advocate for and support our outstanding public library. Started by the friends in june 2006, the used book store is a fundraising effort staffed by volunteers to provide ongoing sale of items donated to the library. The money we give to the library goes directly back to the community to create reading programs, workshops and events for.
May 03, 2020 on the first saturday in june, dont miss the friends annual summer bagofbooks sale in the parking lot next to central library, part of kalamazoos annual downtown summer celebration. Friends of the poughkeepsie public library district book store. Wheaton library and community recreation center 11701 georgia avenue wheaton, md 20902. The friends bookstore has more than 20,000 quality used. The friends of southington library book store, located on the lower level of the library, is the place to go when you need to purchase highquality used books. The friends of the marina library has been a nonprofit, public benefit corporation since 1990. Friends of the library groups friends enjoy memberonly benefits. Our mission is to support the keller library in its efforts to. Please call 9097987685 for any information you dont find on the site.
If you go to any of our neighborhood libraries, you will see a sign prominently. Thousands of titles are sold by the friends through our online bookstore. Friends of the albany public library in 1941, the friends of the albany public library was established to provide funds for programs and equipment not covered by the city budget. Our stock is comprised of private donations and library discards. Friends of the library bookstore 4886 boiling brook pkwy.
Friends of the library book store city of winter haven. Friends of the library book store powhatan county, va. Through the years the friends have raised funds through membership dues and book sales. Central avenue, 85004 1st floor, east entrance 6024957665. Friends of the library bookstore monroe county public library. Bookstore hours mondays, 95 wednesdays, 101 saturdays, 101. The friends of the library used book store gratefully accepts donations from april through november. Located inside burton barr central library, a phoenix point of pride. The friends bookstore is located inside the central library at avocado avenue, newport beach. Fol volunteers operate the fol bookstore located to the left inside the library s entrance foyer. Friends of the library bookstore monroe county public.
If youve ever wondered where all the excess library books gowe sell them helping the library. The friends operate three bookstores at library branches. The friends university bookstore serves the wichita campus through the brickandmortar facilities in the casado campus center or virtually anywhere through our website. Friends place bookstore friends of the phoenix public. Friends bookstore friends foundation of birmingham public library. Be sure to follow donation guidelines for the specific library regarding magazines. Explore a super collection of fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children. The friends raise funds to augment the collections and services of the library and support the programs of the library. Our mission is to support the keller library in its efforts to provide access to information for lifelong learning.
We sell used books to raise funds to support programming and maintenance at the marina library and to purchase new books, ebooks, and videos for library collections that are available for the entire county library system. Its sole purpose is to enhance the quality of the librarys services and collections through its memberships and fundraising activities. We are the national model of a socially invested library, priding ourselves on being the most democratic of institutions. On the third floor of the welch childrens wing of james v. But for some time now the friends have been selling donated books and other media in four different ways. You dont have to wait for our big june, fall and winter sales to find. Friends is the key partner that has given us our awardwinning library.
City of fullerton friends of the library bookstore. The friends of the library is dedicated to supporting the university park public library in all aspects. The fol bookstore is the primary source of funds and is maintained by volunteers. The friends used book store at the warehouse the friends of. When the library is open, items to be donated can be dropped off at the reference desk or at the librarys back door, located off of fairview avenue. The bookstore accepts your taxdeductible donations of gently used books, dvds, cds, and audiobooks. The friends of the mission viejo library operate the friends bookstore, located inside the library. The friends book store will be closed through at least wednesday, may 20, 2020. Located on the main level of the tempe public library, just inside the main entrance, the friends bookstore is a great place for book lovers. Donations can be dropped off during regular bookstore hours, and proceeds from sales are donated to the library. Friends of the library the muskingum county library system. The friends book store, located just inside the lowerlevel entrance to the library, is stocked with more than 5,000 books in excellent condition at great prices. Located inside burton barr central library, a phoenix point of pride be sure to check out our calendar of events to find out about special sales and events taking place in the store 1221 n.
Friends of the meriden public library bookstore will be closed march 16 until further notice. We are committed to providing supplemental funding for library programs and services, and sponsoring activities which engage people who value our library. Library lovers of all agesfrom 1 year to 100 yearscan find programs that excite the imagination, inspire, educate, and entertain because friends like you choose to support the friends of the pima county public library. We are stocked with great titles and even better bargains to go with them. Friends members get a 10% discount on books at the stores. We offer a large selection of adult and childrens books, paperbacks, magazines, and audiovisual materials at great. Friends of the poughkeepsie public library district book store, poughkeepsie, new york. The friends of the library board meets at the library on the second wednesday of each month at 4. The friends used book store at the warehouse the friends. The funds we raise support early literacy programs, staff professional development and special events. Treat yourself to your favorite school sweatshirt or tshirt, pick up a graduation gift for that special student, or get books to feed your mind.
We raise money for the library, promote it, and provide a source of books for its community. Downtown friends of the library our oldest and largest friends of the library group is associated with fort book, the downtown huntsville library at 915 monroe st. San clemente friends of the library san clemente friends. Friends bookstore quality adult and childrens books, audio books, dvds and music cds for sale all at bargain prices. On the first saturday in june, dont miss the friends annual summer bagofbooks sale in the parking lot next to central library, part of kalamazoos annual downtown summer celebration. The friends bookstore inside the rochester public library is run entirely by volunteers. To donate books to the friends, please leave them in the wooden dropbox inside the library or on the 2nd floor hallway outside of the bookstore. Beautiful weather, great food, live music by the inner groove trio, outstanding raffle baskets and a 5050 raffle, along with acknowledgement of past and. At the friends bookstore, which is open 6 days a week. Friends of the meriden public library annual picnic, held on july 12, 2019 at the meriden pba. Books are organized by author and are in excellent condition. Donations donations of books, videotapes, dvds and cds for the sale are now being accepted at the library. Fol volunteers operate the fol bookstore located to the left inside the librarys entrance foyer. As a thank you, all new friends are presented with a coupon for a free paperback book, redeemable at the secondhand prose bookstore.
The friends of the keller library is a registered nonprofit organization consisting of dedicated individuals who care about our community and the future of our children and grandchildren. If you appreciate what the library has to offer and would like to become a volunteer, contact one of our volunteers at the bookstore using our website form or at 9492766342. The friends of the public library is an independent and distinct organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the programs and activities of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county. Friends of the library, montgomery county is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. The friends and the libraries will not accept book media donations until further notice. Our bookstore sells books, audiobooks, dvds, games, puzzles, etc. The friends of southington library friends bookstore.
Because of limited storage, please consult library or friends store staff before bringing a large donation. The friends annual meeting in june is open to all members. The primary project of the friends of the library is its bookstore. Used bookstore friends of multnomah county library. Please do not donate magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias or condensed books. Although it is ed, the friends of ferguson library permit other friends groups to reproduce limited portions of the manual without charge as an aid to their own. Even better, its proceeds support library initiatives. Friends of the library operate the friends book store featuring a variety of gently used books and magazines at bargain prices. Donations of gently used books, records, dvds, and cds are always welcome.
The friends also maintain a large bookcase of adult and childrens titles for sale in the library. Proceeds the proceeds from the sales are used to fund some library programs and events and to purchase new books for the library. The primary source of funds comes from sales in the friends of the library bookstore, which is overseen by a board of directors and operated by the volunteers who staff the bookstore in twohour shifts. Due to space limitations, the friends have made the. The bookstore is a nonprofit organization run completely by volunteers. Friends of the albany public library albany public library. Proceeds from store sales provide vital support to the library. Friends place bookstore friends of the phoenix public library.
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