Friends of the Napa Library

Supporting the Napa County Library

SEPTEMBER BOOK SALE IS HERE!!!


The third of our 2022 book sales is here! Once again, we have a large selection of generously donated books, CD’s and DVD’s for your shopping pleasure. We stock our shelves in the Community Room at the Napa County Library at the beginning of the sale and continually throughout the sale days. Just because you visited us early in the sale doesn’t mean that you have seen everything we have to offer. Shop early and shop often!

The sale days and hours are:
Saturday, September 17 10a – 5p (Members’ Day)
Sunday, September 18 1p – 4p
Monday, September 19 10a – 7p
Tuesday, September 20 10a – 7p
Wednesday, September 21 10a – 7p
Thursday, September 22 10a – 7p
Friday, September 23 10a – 4p (Half Price Day)
Saturday, September 24 10a – 5p (Bag Day #1: 1 bag of books = $5)
Sunday, September 25 1p – 4p (Bag Day #2: 2 bags of books = $5)

We look forward to seeing you! Your purchases directly fund many programs at the library.

TRIBUTE TO ROB MARTIN

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on July 18, 2022 of Rob Martin, the Friends immediate past President.
For over fifteen years, Rob was a lawyer with the Napa County Counsel office, arriving in Napa after honing his skills with Madera County. His first assignment here was with the Napa County Flood Control Project. Rob was County Counsel assigned to the Corrections Department after flood control needs waned; his final posting was with Child Welfare Services in Juvenile Court.

Upon retirement, Rob joined the Friends of the Library Board of Directors. He was a huge asset to our Board, chairing committees updating the Friends Bylaws and our operational policies and procedures. He became President of the Board of Directors in November 2019, shepherding the Friends through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, and served with distinction until illness forced him to resign late in 2021.

It’s unlikely we’d ever find
Another man so gentle and kind
Though he seemed easygoing
There was pleasure in knowing
Quietly, he always spoke his mind.
His life sadly has come to an end
Way too early, no more time to spend
He hit the final wall
A big loss to us all
I am proud that Rob Martin’s my friend.
Howard Siegel, 2022

Rest in peace, Rob