Book Sale Proceeds to Fund Programs at
San Bernardino City Libraries
Books, Magazines, DVDs, Records and CDs are available for purchase at very low prices as part of the Friends of San Bernardino Public Library’s ongoing book sale at Feldheym Central Library, located at 555 West 6th Street in San Bernardino. Sale proceeds directly fund special events and activities for adults and kids at all four San Bernardino Libraries, including the popular Summer Reading Program, visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus, year-round cultural and holiday themed art projects, and other special events.
“The Friends of SBPL book sale at Feldheym Library is a great way to add to your personal book, movie, or music collection while supporting important programming at the library,” said Library Director Ed Erjavek.
For most items, the cost of a hardback book is only $1.00, while paperbacks are between $.25 and $1.00. Most magazines and children’s books are $.25, and DVDs, records, and CDs are $1.00.
Selections available for purchase are updated weekly by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library and are based upon donations from members of the community.
Individuals interested in donating materials to the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library for the sale can do so at the front counter during normal business hours at all City libraries. Books in good condition, both hardback and paperback, for all ages are welcome. DVDs, CDs, records, and magazines are also accepted. SBPL is not able to pick up materials off site.
For more information, call (909) 381-8201.
About San Bernardino Public Library
The San Bernardino Public Library is governed by an autonomous administrative Library Board of Trustees as provided by Section 602 of the Charter of the City of San Bernardino. Library services are provided at four sites: Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, Paul Villaseñor Library (currently closed for renovations), Dorothy Inghram Library, and Howard Rowe Library.
Library hours are Monday & Tuesday: Noon to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. San Bernardino City Libraries are closed Fridays and Sundays.
About the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library
The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library is a support group which aids library service through fund-raising activities such as book sales to fund programs and purchase items for the library. It is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) tax-exempt corporation and is an independent fund-raising entity. In addition to accepting donations of books, DVDs, records and CDs, monetary contributions to the Friends are always appreciated as well.
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