We need children’s books! You know that we rely on your donations to keep our book sales going. Right now, we are very short on Children’s books. If you have gently used children’s books that you no longer need, please donate them. That way we can resell them and get them into the hands of …
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You may not be super comfortable going out to the Friends of the Santa Clara City Library book store right now. That’s understandable! You can still support us by buying books from our Amazon store– it’s a great way to stay safe, get something to read, and support your local library!
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is scheduled to reopen on Monday February 14. The Bookstore at Central Park Library has been closed because the staff and volunteers have been impacted by covid. We initially expected to be able to open at the end of this week; unfortunately, that’s not going to happen. Our current …
We’re accepting book and media donations again, with some restrictions. All donations must be made by appointment (email Onvipa de la Riva, our book selling manager, to set yours up). Donations will not be accepted at the Friends Book Store. There are a few other restrictions; most notably that we’ll only be accepting three bags …
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The Friends of the Library Bookstore at Central Park Library is closed, due to a rise in covid cases that are impacting staffing levels. Thank you for understanding!
We were supposed to have our first patio sale of the year tomorrow at Central Park Library – unfortunately, due to the omicron surge, we are canceling the sale. The Friends Book Store in the lobby will still be open. Currently, the February Patio Sale is still happening. Thanks for your understanding.
Friends membership has two great benefits: you get 10% off your purchases at the Friends Bookstore, and, when our monthly book sales start again, you get in an hour earlier than the general public. If you buy a lot of books, either to resell, or because you’re building up a personal library, or you’re one …
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A great way to buy our books without leaving the house: check out our Amazon store! We have over 1,000 books for sale – so browse safely from home today.
It’s getting close to Christmastime. If you are not quite done with your Christmas shopping or need a couple of last stocking stuffers, may I suggest coming into the Friends of the Library Bookstore? We have some great gently-used books that might be just what you need. From classics to children’s books to your favorite …
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If you have a loved one who loves to read, consider giving them a Friends Membership! They’re only $15, and you can get 10% off in the Friends of the Library Bookstore and, once our big indoor booksales start again, they’ll be able to enter in the early friends-only hour, to get the absolute best …