Friends of the Library - Memphis Public Libraries - Book Sales/Donations/Fundraising

AKA:

;FOL; Book Donations, Library Book Sales, Free Books for Non-Profits

Description:

Friends of the Library is a non-profit whose supporters of the Memphis Public Libraries raise money for the library system. These funds are raised 4 ways: 1) through Second Editions book store located in the lobby of the Benjamin Hooks Library, 2) online bookstore, MEMFOL @ www.amazon.com/shops/memphislibraryfriends, 3) donations to Friends of the Library @ www.memphislibrary.org/support/friends and 4) biannual fund raising book sales in May and October. Donations are accepted of gently used books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, VHS, vinyl, cassettes and sheet music. Registered and verifiable non-profit organizations can contact regarding need for books. Donations are accepted during open hours at any library location, including Second Editions. Staff are available to help customers unload donations at the dock behind Central Library Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; drive up to the dock from the Walnut Grove entrance behind the library and ring the bell for help.

Hours:

Second Edition Bookstore Hours: HOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Donations accepted at Central Library dock behind the library on Mon - Fri from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; drive up and ring bell at the door for assistance; Friends of the Library volunteers are usually available on Mon - Thu from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Intake Process:

Download application form from website or apply online at website, email or call for information; leave voicemail if no answer

Program Fees:

FOL Annual Membership Fees: $5.00/Student or Educator; $10.00/individual; $8.00/Seniors;$25.00/Family; Business/Corporate Sponsor $50.00

Eligibility:

Anyone wishing to support the Memphis Public Libraries or non-profits or schools seeking books for their organization

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 29, 2024

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers needed for book sales, Second Edition clerk, Welcome Desk, Computer Assistant, Radio Reader, Data entry, Branch Shelving Assistant, Summer Reading, Docent, book sorting and other tasks; call for details

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)