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.
Three Exciting Events Coming up in October!
The new Friends of the Library of Los Altos Bookshelf, an online bookstore, will open on October 1st
The Bookshelf will be selling its large collection of used and practically new books at the low prices you are used to seeing at the Friends Ongoing Sales in the library. Order and pay online, then pick up your books at the main Los Altos Library, 13 S.San Antonio Road during library business hours.
Find us at www.folbookshelf.org
Fiction, Media and More! Outdoor Book Sale
There will be a Fiction, Media, and More! outdoor book sale on October 11th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Los Altos History Museum Patio.
This sale will include fiction and literature, plus humor, cookbooks, gardening books, and media as well as hobbies and travel if the space allows.
Sunday October 11, 2020
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Nonfiction, Media and More! Outdoor Book Sale
The Nonfiction, Media, and More! outdoor book sale will be on October 25th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Los Altos History Museum Patio.
This sale will include all our nonfiction, including humor, cookbooks, gardening books, media, hobbies and travel from the previous sale.
Sunday October 25, 2020
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location for both sales: History Museum Patio 51 S. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
All books: $2 hardbacks, $1 paperbacks
No children’s books at these sales
Cash only. Bring your own bag. Masks needed for entry. Santa Clara County physical distancing requirements will be followed.
No scanners allowed.
Newsletter - August 2020
Read our newsletter - for the latest news about the Friends ongoing operations in the COVID-19 environment.
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.