Shop book’mark and support Friends
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 a fun pair of socks, […]
Love the Library? So do we!
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!
Get Your Sale on the Side
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 be the first to know […]
Fall 2024 Used Book Sale
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 10AM to 5PM in the […]
Used Book Drive
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 of three boxes or less […]
Become a Friend Forver!
If you aren’t already, consider becoming a Lifetime Member! Becoming a Lifetime Member has a lot of benefits… Our Lifetime Member memberships include all the benefits of regular membership and more: Learn more about the benefits of lifetime membership today!
Seeking Board Members!
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 are a great opportunity for […]
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 and should be a part […]
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 great books for your TBR […]
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 to donate? Check out this post […]