Fall 2025 Used Book Sale
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 at great prices. There will […]
Used Book Drive 2025
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: Currently, we cannot accept textbooks, […]
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 […]