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.
Buy Used Books from Friends of the Library!
Community Used Book Sales
We are beginning to plan our next sale. Check back here weekly for updates.
Friends of the Library Bookshelf
Buy practically new used books at low prices! Order and pay online; pick up your books at the Main Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, during library business hours (Monday – Saturday, 1-6pm).
Find us at www.folbookshelf.org
The Friends Ongoing Sales Shelves are Open!
Discover wonderful books at bargain prices in the Los Altos Main Library. New books added every day.
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. Books must be compactly packed into closed boxes.
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 or on our Donate tab, above.
For information about how you can volunteer to support our activities contact Karen Dickenson at: volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Newsletter - April 2021
Read our newsletter - for the latest (April 28th) updates to the Friends schedules of sales and donations.
Annual Report for FY 2019-2020
Last fiscal year, Friends of the Library of Los Altos total income was $180,000 and we contributed $104,700 to fund library programs and materials, as well as new fixtures and technology. 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.