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"Public libraries receive less than 1% of all tax dollars and are used by more than 50 percent of the population." 
 
- from the American Library Assn.'s 'Quotable Facts About America's Libraries'  

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The Friends are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to supporting the Oakland Public Library. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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See what we've granted to the Library to buy new books and support family programs!

New Books from Your Old Vehicle

Your Car, Boat, Motorcycle, Recreational Vehicle, or other old vehicle can earn money for the Friends of the Library.

Charity Connection, a service of Volunteers of America, will sell your vehicle with a portion of the proceeds going to F.O.P.L.

Call 1-800-555-5458.

Tell them you want to make your vehicle a tax-deductible gift to the 'Friends of the Oakland Public Library!'

Books Wanted, Inquire Within

The Bookmark Bookstore is always in need of your previously loved books for resale to benefit the Oakland Public Library. 

If you've got books to give, call Bookmark Manager Bob Frey at 510-444-0473 and arrange a pickup.

Join Us!

Ten Good Reasons to Become a Member ...

  1. Supporting children's reading programs.
  2. Receiving "Off The Shelf," the Friends' monthly newsletter.
  3. Helping the Second Start literacy program.
  4. Discounts and advance notice on special events.
  5. Helping the Friends maintain and extend library hours.
  6. Helping the Library buy more books and materials.
  7. Meeting other Library and book lovers like yourself.
  8. Helping build the Library's Business Information Center.
  9. Supporting after-school Library youth programs.
  10. The great feeling you get from helping our library.

Click here for a printable membership form

Join for $50 (Fifty Dollars) or more and enjoy discounts at the following fine neighborhood bookstores:

bulletLaurel Bookstore, 4100 MacArthur Blvd. - 10% Discount
bulletLucciola Children's Bookstore, 3980 Piedmont Ave. - 10% Discount
bulletMarcus Books, 3900 M.L.K. Jr. Way - 10% Discount
bulletMontclair Book Tree, 6123 LaSalle St. - 10% Discount
bulletPendragon, 5560 College Ave. - 10% Discount (used books only)
bulletThe Spectator, 4163 Piedmont Ave. - 10% Discount
bulletWaldenpond, 3316 Grand Ave. - 10% Discount
 
bulletAnd a 20% discount at the Friends of the Library's Bookmark Bookstore

 

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This site developed and managed by Terry Preston
Last modified: Tuesday April 17, 2007