In response to climbing local cases of COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, the Friends of the Library Book Sale will be closed through January. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to keep our community safe.
To protect our community from COVID-19, social distancing measures will be in place:
- Masks will be required.
- Capacity is limited to ten people at a time, and their time will be limited to 30 minutes.
- Be prepared to wait outside.
- Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available to clean carts and baskets.
Friends of the Library
*Until further notice, the Library and the Book Sale are not accepting book or material donations. Updated 8.27.20.
The Friends of the St. Joseph County Public Library, a nonprofit membership organization, engages in advocacy and philanthropy to support the mission and vision of the St. Joseph County Public Library.
Donate your used books, CDs, and DVDs to the Friends of the Library book sale on the following days and times:
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fridays during the sale, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on First Fridays)
You may also drop off donations to any SJCPL location during open hours. (Please note Main Library is closed November 2019 - Summer 2021.)
The Friends of the Library book sale is open to the public every Friday from noon - 6:00 p.m. and on First Fridays from noon to 8:00 p.m. The book sale is located in the FOL Building at 327 S. Michigan St. To contact the book sale, call 574-282-4627.
