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Stay up-to-date on everything going on with Friends of the VPL and the Vancouver Public Library! From organizing community events to our annual book drive to exciting news about programs, there’s always something new to discover.

Looking Back: 2023

As 2023 winds down, Friends of the VPL is looking back at all the excitement of the last year. In 2023, Friends: If you missed any of these, consider becoming a Friends member  which includes a subscription to the newsletter. There will be even more happening in 2024 to expand the fantastic Friends community

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2023 Used Book Sale was a Smash Hit

Thanks to everyone who came out, especially all the volunteers!! It was an amazing three days. Over 15,000 used books were sold, one of the best sales ever! So great to see so many people! Hopefully, you found the sale in the Alice Mackay and were able to grab some

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You’ll never guess the book drive numbers!

So far over 700 BOXES of books have been donated to the Friends Book Drive! That’s an estimated 20,000 books and they are still coming. This weekend is your last chance to donate and help make this the biggest Friends Used Book Sale ever!  Want to know more about how

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Donate!

Downsizing? Decluttering? Friends of the Vancouver Public Library gratefully accepts small donations of gently used books for fundraising used book sales. Learn more about donations here.

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Help Us Meet Our Goal!

Help us meet our goal of $20,000 this season. Please consider making a donation by pressing the red Donate button on this page! Or click this link!

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We Are Grateful For Your Support

Whether it’s $5, $50, $100, or more, your proceeds help support programs that allow VPL to further reach our communities, strengthen connections, and foster resilience. Donate today!

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Special book’mark sale for members

Get ready for the holidays this November 17 & 18 we’re having a members-only sale. All Friends of the VPL and VPL Staff will receive 25% off everything (excluding some used books)! Please bring your membership card or staff ID to receive the discount. Members will also receive a discount code in

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book’mark summer sale is here!

Want to beat the heat? Visit book’mark during the first week of August for big deals and discounts!  The sale is on from August 2nd to 6th in-store and August 1st to 6th on book’mark’s online store. Selected items will be 30% off and members will get an additional 10% off those items. Members

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Support the VPL today!

Your donation to the Vancouver Public Library helps fund special programs organized by Friends of the VPL, library collections and grows the love of reading within the Vancouver community. Thank you!