Get ready for sweater weather with the Friends of the VPL Used Book Sale Sept 4-7. Join us Thursday to Sunday (Sept 4-7) from 10AM to 5PM in the Alice MacKay room in the Lower Level of Central Library (350 W. Georgia St.). You’ll find gently used books, CDs, and DVDs

Friends wants your donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good condition between Aug 18 – 29, 2025. Please bring book donations to our two 2025 drop-off locations: book’mark, the library store (in the Central Library Atrium) Central Library – loading bay (off Hamilton Street) See the map for the drop-off location:

Have you ever visited book’mark online or in-store? Do you know where the money you spend goes? All proceeds from book’mark flow through Friends of the VPL and go directly to the funding of special programs and collections at the VPL. So whether buying a birthday card, a used book or

Friends members love the Library so much, they want to be its friend! The Friends of the Vancouver Public Library is a community of library lovers who volunteer, fundraise, and advocate in support of the Vancouver Public Library. We’re always happy to meet more Friends!

This year, you can get your sale on the side(walk), right outside book’mark, the library store in the Central Library’s Atrium. Until Jan 18, find CDs and Social Science books at the sale. More sidewalk sales are planned for items of all types, so watch this space or follow us on Instagram to

The Used Book Sale was a huge success! Thanks to all the volunteers and visitors who made it happen! The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! We’re falling into books at the Friends of the VPL Used Book Sale Sept 5-8. Join us Thursday to Sunday (Sept 5-8) from

The used book drive has wrapped up, but small donations can still be made at book’mark before and after the used book sale September 5-8. Hope to see you there! Click the link for more donation details. Friends wants your donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good condition. Small donations

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Friends of the Vancouver Public Library is currently seeking people with a passion for community, learning, and giving back to serve on their Board! Friends of the VPL is recruiting board members with a variety of skills and expertise from five possible position profiles. These engaging and rewarding volunteer positions