Friends of the
Davis Public Library
Davis, California
Our Purpose
The Friends of the Davis Public Library assists our community by raising and donating funds to support Library programming for all ages, supplementing materials collection, providing mending services for Library materials, and promoting the Library as a cultural and community center for all in Davis.
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Continued Art Sale
The October 24 Art Sale was a huge success!
And now, we have decided to continue to offer the remaining pieces.
The larger of these remaining pieces are currently on display on the Blanchard Room walls and will be through November 8, the last day of the November Book Sale.
BEFORE the November Book Sale, these hanging pieces may be purchased at the Donations Room accessible from the Library parking lot.
DURING the November Book Sale, any remaining hanging pieces in the Blanchard room and other smaller remainders (plus many unframed/unmatted black-and-white photographs by Margery Mann) will be offered and may be purchased at the Book Sale cashier’s desk. Check them out, especially if you could not come on October 24!
Thank you to the many FDPL members and regional residents who came to see and/or buy the many pieces of art we offered at this special one-time event. Your attendance warmed our hearts and we consider it a huge success. The logistical, organizational, publicity, and staffing challenges to this very distant cousin to our Book Sales were met. Our many thanks go to the Committee and volunteers who managed and staffed the event, and who worked it as a labor of love.
We no longer accept games, toys, stuffed toys, or LegosTM.
Next Monthly Book Sale: Nov 6 – 8
When?
Fri: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where?
Blanchard Room
Davis Public Library
315 East 14th St., Davis, CA 95616
Monthly Book Sale
Beginning the first Friday of each month, the Friends holds its three-day sale of used books (both adult and children), CDs, DVDs, LPs, stamps, stamp albums, puzzles, and magazines. Known for its great prices and vast variety of quality books, the Davis sale is considered one of the best used book sales of Northern California.
The public is always welcome. Members have the added benefit of receiving $2 off at each sale. Members also receive email reminders of upcoming sale dates and notice of any special collections for that month to make sure they don’t miss any upcoming opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!
The sale is fueled by donations of used books and materials from the community and is always generously stocked. No scanning allowed on Fridays; scanning welcome Saturdays and Sundays.
Sundays at the Sale are “bag days” – fill up a standard grocery-sized bag and pay just $10 (as many times as you like).
Saturdays at the Monthly Book Sale – “Book Worm Club” At monthly Book Sale Saturdays, the Friends of the Davis Library offers a free children’s book to kids. Children in 8th grade and younger (including babies) who come to the monthly book sale with an adult may chose their book in the Children’s Book Room and also get a “Book Worm Club” bookmark at checkout!
2026-7 Book Sale Dates
- November 6 – 8, 2026
- December 4 – 6, 2026
- January 8 – 10, 2027
- February 5 – 7, 2027
- March 5 – 7, 2027
- April 2 – 4, 2027
- May 7 – 9, 2027
- June 4 – 6, 2027
- July 2 – 4, 2027
- August 6 – 8, 2027
- September 3 – 5, 2027
- October 1 – 3, 2027
- November 5 – 7, 2027
- December 3 – 5, 2027
Book Repair Cafe
Have a book that needs repair?
Visit the FDPL Book Menders from 10 to noon on the 1st Tuesday of any month.
The Friends Blog
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Update on South Davis Library
The opening of the South Davis Public Library at Walnut Park has been delayed from Nov 7 to after the new year. I for one am glad they’re going to take the time to do it well. You can see more of the facade here.
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More library contruction progress
It seems like a big deal to me when the exterior framing starts to go up around the steel structure.