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Friends News

Find Friends Book Sale information here, tap into to our online bookstore, and discover how to become a Friend of the Library, Junior Friend or Friend of Art. Meet some of our Friends members.

Recent Friends News Blog Posts

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Friends of the Library Book Swap Bazaar

Get up to 10 free books at the Friends of the Library Book Swap Bazaar April 27. Bring in books and get new-to-you titles to take home and keep. It’s all a benefit of being a Friends member.

Friends of the Library Swears in New Board Members

The Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library announce new leadership on its board. Learn who’s leading the Friends board and what this volunteer, non-profit organization is all about.

Come to our Bag Day Book Sale Jan. 19 for all the books you can stuff in a bag for $5

Shop Our Bag Day Book Sale Jan. 19

Bargain shoppers can stuff brown grocery bags (provided) full of books for just $5 a bag at the Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Bag Day Book Sale Sat., Jan. 19, 2012 from 10am–4pm. This one-day sale includes both hardbound and paperback books on all topics including children’s, religion, health, large print, [...]

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Shop Book Bargains Galore! Jan Sales

The Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library know when the winter weather takes hold nothing offers more comfort than cuddling up with a good book. These upcoming book sales will have your “to-read” list growing and have your pocketbook saying thanks.

Perfect time to join the Friends of the Library is now

National Friends of the Library Week – Oct. 21-27

Now is a great time to join the Friends. Friendship is good for you, but here’s three other compelling reasons why the Friends of the Library is THE organization to join. Other benefits: •    Receive 10% off on ALL purchases at the Chandler Booktique every visit •    Shop before anyone else at the annual book [...]

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Friends Book Sale is Fast Approaching

For book bargains galore attend the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, Sept. 14-16. Friday is “Friends Night,” but you can become a Friend at the door. Find out what awaits you at the sale and where the proceeds go.

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Friends of the Library Need Donations

Got old books and movies cluttering your shelves? Our Friends of the Library group is looking for gently-used books and DVDs. Tap inside to find out how to donate your unwanted stuff.

Friends of the Library contribute $100,000 to library

Friends of the Library Contribute $100,000

On Thursday, Nov. 17, Linda Hayse, Friends of the Library president, gave her report to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s Board of Trustees during their regular monthly meeting. Her report highlights included the activities of the Friends annual meeting, election of new board members, the annual book sale, the Chandler Booktique sales, and [...]

Attend the Friends of the Library Book Sale

Good Books, Good Deals at Friends Annual Book Sale

Book pickers will bargain for nearly 100,000 books on September 16, 17 and 18, at the Agricultural Hall at the Kansas Expocentre at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. “Each book a person buys at the Friends Annual Book Sale helps us put a book in the hands of each child enrolled in our [...]

Save the Date for Days of Savings at the Friends Book Sale

Mark up your calendar to save a bundle on books, records and other good stuff at the Friends of the Library Book Sale, September 16, 17 and 18, at the Agricultural Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. “Each book a person buys at the Friends Annual Book Sale helps us put a book in the hands [...]