“In 2012, we replaced our spring member dinner with the Book Swap,” says Linda Hayse, Friends Book Swap chair. “Being able to bring in good quality books to trade for books you want to read is a worthy endeavor. It also helps build supplies for our other retail sale activities.”

The Friends are dedicated to supporting the library, providing quality used books, CDs, DVDs, etc., through the Chandler Booktique, book sales and online sales. In 2012, the Friends provided $135,000 in support of the library.

Swap/Trade Rules
■    The Book Swap is a member benefit of the Friends of the Library. If you aren’t a member, you can join at the door. Single memberships are $20 and Family memberships start at $30.
■    You can bring as many books as you want to donate. Make sure your books are in good condition and are a valuable trade.
■    This is a family event, so bring the kids and books to trade that will appeal to all ages.
■    You will receive a voucher for the books you donate.
■    Your book swap voucher allows you to choose new-to-you books (10 books total).

If you need more information, call Mary at 785-580-4445.

Sherryl Longhofer, President
Warren Taylor, Vice-President
Tom Muth, Secretary
Jerry Reed, Treasurer
Linda Hayse
Adrian Allen
Lesley Brancaccio
Mary Ann Breitbach
Nancy Carpenter
Mary Feighny
Nancy Garfield
Don Henrikson
Doris Kinnett
John L. Petterson
Lisa Sandmeyer
Marci Tarrant
Jim Wilson

The Friends are dedicated to supporting the library, providing quality used books, CDs and DVDs through the Chandler Booktique, book sales and online sales. In 2012, the Friends provided $135,000 in support of the library. Learn more at here.

The Bag Sale is held in Marvin Auditorium. Simultaneously, shoppers can find bargains across the hall at the Chandler Booktique, our used book and gift store. Shop early because the best bargains go fast.

The Booktique is open Monday through Friday, 10 am until 6 pm, Saturday 10 am until 5 pm and Sunday noon until 5 pm. The Booktique will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of the holiday.

The Friends also operate an online bookstore of rare and collectible books. For online deals, log onto http://www.tscpl.org/friends.

Jan. 15, 10am–6pm
Half-price Sale in the Chandler Booktique
Discount applies to books, audiobooks, DVDs and other donated items

Jan. 19, 10am–4pm
Bag Day Book Sale in Marvin Auditorium
All the books you can stuff into a brown grocery bag (purchased at the door for $5) are yours. There’ll be books of all topics to cruise through. Come early as the best book bargains go fast.

Shop for collectable, hard-to-find or signed books online 24/7 at http://tscpl.org/friends. Click the “Shop Online” icon.

The Chandler Booktique will be closed Jan. 1 and 21 in observance of the holidays.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is 21st-century landmark library and features the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, meeting rooms, and free computer and Internet access and training.

Chandler Booktique hours are Mon. through Fri. 10 am to 6 pm, Sat. 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm.

Other benefits:
•    Receive 10% off on ALL purchases at the Chandler Booktique every visit
•    Shop before anyone else at the annual book sale’s Friends Night
•    Attend special Friends events and show your pride for your library through your membership [only $20]

“I believe in great libraries, cheap books, and hanging out with people who believe this is important too,” said Austin Gay, Friends member. Won’t you join Austin?

If you are passionate about your library and want to be part of supporting it, join the Friends. The Friends work all year long to raise funds to support the programs and services provided by the library. The Friends operate the Chandler Booktique, online sales through Amazon.com and the Annual Book Sale. A membership benefits the library and yourself. Become part of a unique group who want to assist the library in achieving its goals to offer more services and excellent programs to the community.

Since 1970, the Friends have contributed more than $1,000,000 to support your library. Purchase your membership at the Chandler Booktique.

Learn more about the organization and its benefits to you on the Friends web page. A good opportunity to join will be the Friends Annual Meeting Nov. 4 at 2:30.

Also, half-price book sales are the 15th and the last day of every month in the Chandler Booktique. You don’t even have to be a Friend to reap this benefit.

Traditional genres, like biography, arts, romance, mystery and children’s books, are priced at $1 or $2. A Premium Section (special edition, signed by author or like-new books) offers more value, with prices ranging from $3-$20.

The sale opens on Friday from 6pm-9pm to members of Friends of the Library, but if you buy a membership at the door for $20, you can get first pick over classic and the latest books, vintage records and favorite tapes, popular DVDs and CDs.

Saturday(9am-5pm) and Sunday(10am-5pm) are free admission days. The bargains get better as the selection becomes picked-over, so it’s important to keep coming back, especially if you’re a book hound. Sunday is a Bag Day, which means all the books that you can fit into a grocery sack (provided) are yours for $5/bag, excluding the Premium Section.

Book sale proceeds are donated back to the library for programs such as summer reading.

“Each book a person buys at the Friends Book Sale helps us put a new book in the hands of children and teens enrolled in our summer reading program,” Linda Hayse, Friends board president, said. “The book sale is a wonderful opportunity to become a Friends member and be a part of an organization that offers members-only activities as well as member discounts all year long in our Chandler Booktique.”

The Friends of the Library were able to contribute $100,000 to the library’s programs, services and collections in 2011 as a result of efforts of member volunteers who collect, sort and sell books in their store, Bag Day sales, half-price days and the annual September sale.

For more information, contact Mary Campbell at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library at 580-4445, or go online at www.tscpl.org/friends/book-sale.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is a 21st-century, landmark library, and features the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique, meeting rooms, and free computer and Internet access and training.

Library hours are Mon. through Fri. 9 am to 9 pm, Sat. 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm.                                        

Examples of items being sought by the Friends

Donations may be left at the book deposit box located on the loading dock driveway on the northwest side of the library (easiest access is from 10th and Garfield Street). Donations of less than one box may be left at the Information Desk or the Chandler Booktique at the library.

All year long, volunteers sort books and other items in preparation for the annual book sale. Proceeds from the book stores and the annual book sale go to fund library programs, services and resources.

For more information, contact the Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library at 785-580-4445.

The Chandler Booktique is open Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12-5pm.

For week 37 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series we’re taking a closer look at the Friends of the Library and the Friends of Art, as well as some of the artwork they’ve purchased for the permanent collection, partly to say thank you and partly to inspire new members to join.

This coming weekend is the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale (September 16-18), a volunteer supported, year-long endeavor manifesting in one of the most popular and prolific fundraising events in our community. The Friends are critical partners of the Sabatini Gallery, as their generosity and hard work supports our competitions (The Topeka Competition 3D and The Printed Image 2D) and collection development (buying new art for the Library). The Friends celebrates its 40th anniversary this year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-k1dt_mrmU

About 52 for 150

Every object has a story, and stories build history. To celebrate 150 years of Kansas statehood we’re featuring 52 objects (or collections of related objects)—something new each week throughout the year—from the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s 130-year-old special, and permanent collections, that represent our collective state history and cultural diversity.

Our collections are available for teachers, students, researchers and general interest, and we hope this online video program will provide insight into what’s so “special” about Special Collections. Your library’s commitment to collecting art and preserving local history makes it possible for users today and in the future to have immediate access to invaluable research material and cultural artifacts.

Consider joining the Friends of the Library or the Friends of Art today. Your support will help fund exhibits, educational classes, speakers and art competitions. Contact the Friends of the Library at 785-580-4445 or by e-mail.

“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 summer reading program,” Linda Hayse, Friends board president, said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to advocate for the library by becoming a Friend.”

A special feature is the Premium Collection with books priced from $3-$20 that are special edition, signed by author or like-new. For traditional genres, like biography and arts to romance and mystery, books are priced at $1 or $2.

The sale opens on Friday from 6pm-9pm to members of Friends of the Library, but if you buy a membership at the door for $20, you can get first pick over classic and the latest books, vintage records and favorite tapes, popular DVDs and CDs.

Saturday(9am-5pm) and Sunday(10am-5pm) free admission days and open to the public. The bargains get better as the selection becomes picked-over, so it’s important to keep coming back.

“The sale earns money to support essential library services. Supporting the library is the whole reason the Friends exist,” says Linda Hayse, Friends president.

The Friends of the Library contributed $82,500 to the library’s programs, services and collections in 2010.

For more information, contact Mary Campbell at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library at 580-4445.

The book sale is supported by: Kaw Valley Bank, Capital City Bank, BT & Co, Briman’s Jewelers, Community National Bank, Educational Credit Union, HTK Architects, Schendel Lawn & Landscaping, Dillons Stores and Hy-Vee.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is a 21st-century, landmark library, and features the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique, meeting rooms, and free computer and Internet access and training.

Library hours are Mon. through Fri. 9 am to 9 pm, Sat. 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 9 pm.