TEASER…

Here are some of the prizes awaiting you when you are able to yell out FINKO!:

• Bottle of Rousanne – white wine – generously donated by Truchard Vineyards
• Bottle of Cabneret Sauvignon – also generously donated by Truchard Vineyards
• Gift certificates from the BookMine
• FOL Book Sale Gift Certificate
• Gift Certificate from Peet’s Coffee
• Gift Certificate from Taqueria Maria – FOL’s favorite restaurant for our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
• For those of you who love hot beverages, we have a beautiful tea pot
• AND a French Press Coffee and Tea set
• Bottle of Trefethen Merlot
• Cheese/Charcuterie Board
• Picnic backpack
• Picnic blanket

We look forward to seeing you there!

And if you decide to join the volunteer band, you will be treated to a fun, fabulous thank you event. This year we gathered in August for a festive evening of celebration and appreciation at Taqueria Maria in Napa. Here are some of the volunteers enjoying the evening.

Volunteer showing her winning trivia quiz answer sheet

Tending bar is the best way to meet everyone at the party!!

Good food and drink for all!

A ROUND OF APPLAUSE, PLEASE!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Friends of the Napa Library. FOL could not hold its book sales, keep the library’s lobby shelves well stocked, give books to the state hospital, local laundromats, and pediatricians’ offices without volunteers. They sort and clean, organize and catalog, and staff our big multi-day sales. They set up and tear down; they share ideas and insights. It’s a team of over 50 people strong!

One of our longtime volunteers Carolyn Zeuthen has finally ended her sorting “career” with FOL. (She sorted books for two hours each Saturday afternoon.) Although she doesn’t have a regular “job”, she still continues to volunteer with FOL. This time it is on an as-needed basis. Whatever works for her! We are thrilled to have her continued involvement.

Why do people like Carolyn get involved with FOL? Here’s what two sorters shared recently:
“I enjoy my volunteer work for FOL because I think libraries are very important to communities, and our work assists the Napa library in its efforts to enrich the community through access to books, programs, and education. But I found a significant and enjoyable bonus in my relationships with fellow volunteers that have resulted from regular interactions during shifts sorting books at the library.” — Elaine S.

“The first thing I did when I retired was join the Friends of the Library. I have always felt the local library is such a very important support system to our community. But the best surprise by being a volunteer is the friendships of fellow book enthusiasts I work with. I always look forward to my shift at the sorting table with my fellow volunteers and buddies.” — Michelle J.

Come join fellow book lovers and be part of the FOL Volunteer Community! Anyone 18 and over can participate; training is available and it’s fun! Contact Bruce Taylor, Book Sale Manager at 707-253-4614.

What Can We Say?

Once again the results of our April 2026 book sale prove that our supporters are numerous, strong and committed to our mission.

• We saw many shoppers visit multiple days to see what treasures they could find, DVDs they must watch and CDs that brought back music of their youth or expanded their favorite genres.
• We were able to give children and students 5 free age-appropriate books every day they visit the sale.
• Following a trend that began with our sales after the pandemic, we exceeded our sales expectations which allows us to fund more projects at the Napa County Library.
• In addition to the April book sale, our honor system Lobby Sale raises funds to sponsor programs like the Memory Lab.  Make sure you check it out when you enter the library. You can’t miss it; it is all along the left wall as you enter the building.  The books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games offered for sale are restocked throughout the day.  New to the Lobby Sale are book sets.  Carefully curated by our hard-working volunteers, we offer sets particularly selected for our Young Adult readers.

Our Thanks Extends to Our Donors

• How can we have a Book, CD, DVD, Puzzle and Game sale without books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games? We can’t! And that is where the entire Napa community steps in.  Book etc donations come in every day, filling our book bins to overflowing and spilling out onto the books carts kept at the ready.  Sometimes book donations are so large, we have to ask that large donations be scheduled with our Book Sale Manager.  And because we want to offer the best items available, we have to set some conditions standards for donated items.  Click here for more information on our accepted donation conditions.
• Books and other items are not the only donations we encourage and receive.  Monetary donations also help fund our mission and projects we support at the Napa County Library.  The CanDo Give!Guide is a wonderful way for our supporters to donate to us.  As well, we receive honorary, legacy and general monetary donations throughout the year.

However you are able to support the Friends of the Napa Library, its program and its mission, we THANK YOU! for your support!

Our August Booksale is Coming!

Just in time for the beginning of the school year, the Friends of the Library will be open for business for our August multi-day BOOKSALE!

Once again, the Napa community has opened their personal libraries and donated books, CD’s and DVD’s so you can discover new treasures or rediscover old forgotten yet beloved gems.  As an added bonus, a local Napa chef downsized her personal cookbook library and sent us over 500 cookbooks representing many cuisines.  When you visit the sale, make sure you leave enough time to checkout her generous donation. Just think of the new recipes you will discover!

So how about visiting the Friends of the Napa Library Multi-day Book Sale in the Community Room at the Napa County Library!  We have an incredible selection of books, CD’s and DVD’s donated by you, our generous community of book lovers. We restock books throughout the first half of the sale so just because you shopped during the early days doesn’t mean you won’t find that perfect item when you shop on a later day.

BOOKSALE DATES AND HOURS

• • • • • Saturday, August 22, 2026  10am – 4pm (*Member’s Day)
        • Sunday, August 23, 2026  1pm – 4pm
        • Monday, August 24, 2026  10am – 7pm
        • Tuesday, August 25, 2026  10am – 7pm
        • Wednesday. August 26, 2026 10am – 7pm
        • Thursday, August 27, 2026  10am – 7pm
        • Friday, August 28, 2026 10am – 4pm  (Half Price Day)
        • Saturday. August 29, 2026 10am – 4pm (Bag Day First bag = $7, 2 bags = $10,  3+ bags = $5 each)
        • Sunday, August 30, 2026 1pm – 4pm (Super Sale Day! Bargains Galore!)

    *Member’s Day is just that…one must be a member to shop on the first day of our sales. Avoid the crowds and click HERE to join/renew using our Membership payment link.