Annual Friends Book Sale

The 2012 Book Sale will offer tens of thousands of volumes and will take place in Catherine McAuley High School Gymnasium located at 631 Stevens Avenue in Portland from June 15 through June 17 - with a Sneak Preview Day for Friends Only on June 14.

Book Sale Hours:
Thursday, June 14 | Sneak Preview from 5:00 - 8:00 pm*
Friday, June 15 | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 16 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, June 17 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Friends of the Portland Public Library was created to further the Mission of the Portland Public Library and promote community engagement among Library patrons. Working in close partnership with the Library, the Friends are organizing this Annual Book Sale in which all proceeds benefit the Library. A special “Friends Only” preview will take place on Thursday, June 14. Click here to join online - or join at the door!

 

Don't miss the chance to add to your collection of books, CDs and DVDs while supporting the Portland Public Library!

 

*Sneak Preview is for Members only. Signup online here or at the door!

 

Click here to get directions to the Book Sale!

 

Become a Member Today!

The most important reason to join Friends of Portland Public Library is to show your support for Portland’s public library system! Friends of Portland Public Library focuses on:

Advocacy—Promoting public awareness and advocating for the Library system.

Community input and collaborations—Identifying new collaborations and helping ensure the Library continually
meets the needs of its constituents.

Volunteer support—Expanding the Library’s extensive use of volunteers.

Fundraising—Developing new ways to provide financial support to the Library, including an annual book sale.

Programming—Creating new Library programs for all locations in the city.

 

Members receive the Friends quarterly newsletter, opening night preview and party for the annual book sale, weekly e-mails from Portland Public Library announcing events and activities (PPLNews), and other periodic benefits.

 

News & Events

A special thanks to the Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund of the Maine Community Foundation for their recent
grant supporting the Friends of Portland Public Library!

First Friday Art Walk | Join the Friends of Portland Public Library the first Friday of each month! The Lewis Gallery
will be abuzz with members and friends. Enjoy refreshments brought to you by Friends. Don't miss this fun and
unique Portland event!

Save the Date: 2012 Friends Book Sale | Mark your calendar for the 2012 Book Sale at Catherine McAuley High School

 

 

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Volunteers Needed!

Friends of Portland Public Library is actively looking for volunteers to assist with our programs, particularly:

 

  • First Friday Art Walks
  • Book Sales

 

Contact Us if you are interested!

 

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