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  Red, White, and Blue Sale July 24-31! Half-price on all books and media with red or white or blue on the cover.
 

July Saturday to Saturday sale featuring a newly restocked Friends Store and Always Open Annex.

As always our specially priced Collectors' Corner books are excluded.

Sale is open to the public July 24-31 (closed Sunday, July 25)

Hours:
July 24  - noon - 5 pm
June 26-28 10 am - 7 pm
June 29-31 - noon - 5 pm

The Friends sponsor ongoing sale of books and media in their store located near the entrance of the Library.
 Hardcover and paperback books, movies, books on tape, and selected gift items are for sale.

Hardback and trade paperback books     $2
Mass market paperback books     50˘
Media for adults     $2
ALL children's materials     25˘

New additions every day!

Click here to download your calendar of the 2010 Saturday to Saturday sales plus dates of our two large books sales on May and October.

Rare and Collectible Books

Click to discover additional donated books - more valuable than those being offered in the Collector's Corner for sale on eBay. Prices are still below market value. 

Find a gem in the Collector's Corner in the Friends Store

These collectables are individually priced between $5 and $40 for adults and $2 - $5 for children's books.
Find rare, signed, and first editions many of which are out of print.
All are priced below current rates for books of equal quality being sold on the Internet.

The Always Open Annex located in the Customer Service area has a selection of materials for adults, teens, and children available for purchase. Shop here when the Friends Store is closed.


Proceeds from ALL sales directly support Library programs.
Your contributions are tax deductable.
Cash or check only, please.

Click here to review the Book Sale Rules

   
 

Donations

Book and media donations will be accepted by the Friends beginning August, 1, 2010,
in preparation for our Annual October Book Sale. 

All the following materials are welcome, unless visibly falling apart, moldy, shredded, or otherwise too damaged to use.
If you are in doubt, please include them and we will make the determination.
The Library sorts donations for possible additions to the permanent collection then passes materials along to the Friends.
The Friends pass along donations to other non-profit and educational institutions and programs within the City at no cost.
If you're sending personal items to our troops, stop in. We'll add to your box of goodies at no cost.

  • Books -- all kinds, any subject, fiction , non-fiction, hard cover, paperback, especially recent paperback fiction and children’s books.
  • Music and books on tape - CD and DVD format ONLY please
  • Recent encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference materials, including computer programs and manuals and (please, not more than 3 years old)
  • Foreign language materials
  • Art and photography books.
  • All vintage materials that may have collectible appeal.
  • If you are unsure, give us a call
  • We do NOT accept used textbooks or magazines

Where should I bring my donations?

Donations can be dropped in totable bags or boxes at the Friends Store or the Circulation Desk of the Library.
If you have a large load, please come to the loading dock off Palm Street. Ring the bell and someone will come to help you unload.

Store Information

Here's what you can do!

Hours Generally

 

  • Purchase books
  • Donate your used books
  • Renew your membership or join the Friends
  • Sign up to volunteer at Friends activities and in the Friends Store
  • Buy a tote or postcards showing Library Park and Monrovia's libraries
  • Buy a mug featuring Monrovia's new library

Monday - Wednesday
10 am to 7 pm

Thursday - Saturday
noon to 5 pm

Volunteer so the store can always be open  when the library is open.

If you'd like to volunteer and can't come in, send an e-mail to mgoodyear@ci.monrovia.ca.us
We'll be in touch to find your perfect spot to support the Library. There are lots of opportunities for your talents!


Volunteer Schedule Click here to log into the scheduling calendar for the Friends Store at the Monrovia Public Library


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