Friends of the Davis Public Library

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Friends of the Library Book Sales

2010 Book Sale Dates                    Book Sale Hours
February 5, 6, 7                                           Friday noon to 2 p.m., members only, join at the door
April 9, 10, 11                                              Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
June
   4, 5, 6                                                 Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August
  6, 7, 8                                              Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($5 a bag day)
October
   8, 9, 10
December    9, 10, 11, 12 

New Book Sale Location 
606 Pena Drive
Davis, CA

Because of the move of the Davis Library (to 2801 Second Street, Davis) during the renovation of the 14 Street building, the bimonthly sales will be held at 606 Pena Drive, Davis, just north of the temporary library location.

Membership Information

Becoming a member of the Friends is a good idea. Besides contributing to the wealth of the Library you also get special privileges. Members of the Friends receive our Newsletter and a reminder postcard for the book sales. Bring the postcard and receive $4 off your purchase.

The annual membership fees are listed below. You may join any time in the year for
12 months. Make checks payable to Friends of the Davis Public Library.

Student/Senior Member
Individual/Family Member
Patron/Business Member
Benefactor

$ 10.00
$25.00
$50.00
$100.00

Print our Membership Application or send your membership information to:

Friends of the Davis Public Library
P.O. Box 91
Davis, CA 95617-0091

Board of Directors

President
Cynthia Gerber

(530) 756-4418

Vice Presidents
Betty Giles
(530) 756-8223

Camille Chan
(530) 758-2877

Secretary
Karen McCluskey
(530) 753-0996

Treasurer
Dianne E. Tobias
(530) 759-9877

Membership
Dianne E. Tobias
(530) 759-9877

Volunteer Coordinator
Sue Sheya
(530) 746-8783

Alcove Book Sale
Mary & Peter Robertson
(530) 758-1349

Book Donations
Nancy Holland
(530) 758-4754

Historian
Roberta Stevenson
(530) 753-5791

Publicity & Outreach Coordinator
Hank Wyman
(530) 756-7967

Hospitality
Beth Parker
(530) 757- 7766

Newsletter
Arlene Snyder
(530) 756-2299



Writers on Writing

An occasional presentation by local authors talking about writing. Refreshments and book signing follow, free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Avid Reader.
For additional information, contact Edith Vermeij (530) 756-882


About us

Over the years, the Friends of the Davis Public Library have made substantial donations to the library. Donations have helped fund children's programs, special events at the library and the purchase of   equipment. In addition many reference and general collection books are bought or rented by the library with Friends donations.

Most of these funds are earned through the sale of donated books. The Friends have six book sales a year as well as an ongoing Friends Alcove sale in the library.  Look for the Alcove area to the right after entering the library.

When your books, videos, DVDs and CDs are donated to the library they are put to good use. Your donation may become part of the library collection if there is a need for it.  Many donations are sold in the Friends book sales which are attended by Friends, community members and dealers. Some items are sold online.  Book donations are made to various groups including: other Friends groups, community clinics, local schools, other libraries, social agencies and prisons.

Your donations are very important to the support and growth of Davis Public Library. The Friends appreciate donations of magazines for the ongoing book and magazine sale in the Friends Alcove. We would especially like women's, news, finance, how-to, travel, cooking, and art and architecture magazines. 

For information on specific types and ages of books and magazines accepted, please click here.

If you have a question concerning donations, please contact Nancy Holland
(530) 758-4754 or  Mary Robertson (530) 758-1349. 

Leave donations outside the southeast door of the temporary Davis library location, 2801 Second Street. If you have more than three boxes contact Nancy Holland to arrange for pickup.

Please join us and support our library!

To volunteer, call (530) 757-5593 ext 5 or Sue Sheya (530) 746-8783.

For more information, please contact Arlene Snyder (530) 756-2299.