Friends of the Library of Los Altos is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization of book lovers and community members having a good time raising funds in support of the Los Altos Library collections, facilities and programs.
Learn more about our History and Achievements.
Community Book Sales - RESCHEDULED!
Next Sale: March 4 - 6
Fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children. Puzzles, DVDs, CDs.
Special feature - curated and valuable vintage books!
Friday, March 4, 6:30 - 9pm. Members only! Join at the door for $10
Saturday, March 5, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, March 6, 12 - 3pm. $5 bag sale!
Location: Los Altos Youth Center (LAYC) 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
Masks Required
To volunteer for a 3 hour shift: volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Future Book Sale
May 2022 - Dates to be Announced
The Friends Ongoing Sales Shelves
Discover wonderful books at bargain prices in the Los Altos Main Library. New books added every day.
Our online bookshelf is no longer available. If you have an outstanding order, please pick up your books at the Main Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, during library business hours. There is no deadline for picking up books.
Current library hours: Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 10am-6pm; Tuesday, Wednesday 10am - 9pm
The Friends Amazon Sales
Find our highest value books online through Amazon. See the sidebar to the right (or above) for the link.
How to Donate Used Books
Donations are now being accepted during limited hours and at a new location - the sheds which sit between the History House and the Police Station. We accept books and puzzles in resale condition on Wednesdays from 2 - 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to noon, weather permitting. Books must be packed into cardboard boxes or brown paper bags. Books in plastic garbage bags are not accepted. Donations will not be accepted on December 25th and January 1st.
Donations will not be accepted in the library or at the Friends of the Library portable/trailer. Please wear a mask and maintain 6' social distancing at curbside. For details, click here for details or on our Donate tab, above.
For information about how you can volunteer to support our activities contact us at: volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Newsletter - June 2021
Read our newsletter - for all the exciting news about the Friends sales, donations and volunteer opportunties.
Annual Report for FY 2020-2021
Last fiscal year, Friends of the Library of Los Altos total income was $110,000 and we contributed $13,000 to fund library programs and activities. The Covid-19 global pandemic and the subsequent library and book sale closures resulted in a significant drop in revenue over 2018-2019. Learn more about our income and expenses by reading the Annual Report.