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National Friends of the Library Week

Join us October 20-26, 2024 to celebrate National Friends of the Library Week. This initiative of United for Libraries gives us the opportunity to share the programs we fund with the Napa County Library. During this week, look for our table in the lobby of the Napa County Library. It will be full of information on our mission, programs we support and our multi-day book sales that allow of this to happen. Interested in joining the Friends of the Napa Library? Membership information will also be available.

    Exciting events to celebrate this week are..

Children’s Book Give-a-Way – Sunday, October 20, 2024 2p – 5pm
Children’s Book Give-a-Way – Thursday, October 24, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm.

Both events will be held at the Napa County Library. Please join us either or both days to celebrate this week of recognition.  And check out our information table in the Napa County Library lobby, located across from the honor system Lobby Sales area.

Book Sale is Here! Sat, Aug 17 – Sun, Aug 25


Oh No!…The Summer Olympics are ending on Sunday, August 11 after 17 days of challenges, exciting competition and heartwarming stories of perseverance by the world’s finest athletes.  So now what do we do to continue practicing our mental gymnastics and appreciating the efforts of others?

How about visiting the current 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 found that perfect item when you shop on a later day.

The Book Sale hours are:

        • Saturday, August 17, 2024  10am – 4pm (**Member’s Day)
        • Sunday, August 18, 2024  1pm – 4pm
        • Monday, August 19, 2024  10am – 7pm
        • Tuesday, August 20, 2024  10am – 7pm
        • Wednesday. August 21, 2024 10am – 7pm
        • Thursday, August 22, 2024  10am – 7pm
        • Friday, August 23, 2024 10am – 4pm  (Half Price Day)
        • Saturday. August 24, 2024 10am – 4pm (Bag Day First bag = $7, 2 bags = $10,  3+ bags = $5 each)
        • Sunday, August 25, 2024, 1pm – 4pm (Super Sale Day! Bargains Galore!)

        SHOP EARLY AND OFTEN!

Camille Creek Community School Volunteers Enable FOL Books Sales

By: Ken DeJarnette, Friends of the Napa Library Board Member

In April 2024, students from the Camille Creek Community School in Napa, California, again demonstrated the power of community service by volunteering at the Friends of the Napa Library (FOL) book sale set-up. The book sale, which helps fund critical library programs, is so much easier to set-up thanks to the energetic involvement of these young volunteers. This sale was the most successful in recent history.

Two student volunteers

FOL book sales are a mammoth task, involving the movement of hundreds of heavy boxes filled with thousands of books, along with numerous tables, wire book racks, chairs, et al. Everything involving the set-up (and teardown) must be completed quickly to minimize the disruption and impact on the Library and its Community Room, where the sale takes place. Historically, the physical demands of the setup process have posed challenges, particularly given the age of many regular volunteers. However, the Camille Creek students bring their youthful energy and strength to the forefront, accomplishing in just a few hours what would typically take much longer.

Books waiting to be moved!

By involving themselves in such activities, these students not only provide invaluable assistance but also gain a sense of the impact of volunteerism. Their contribution underscores the importance of intergenerational support and cooperation in community projects.

Special thanks are due to Nancy Dempsey, Principal, and Angela Higdon, Assistant Principal, who have been instrumental in nurturing this spirit of community service been instrumental in nurturing this spirit of community service within the school and have been partnering with the FOL for many books sales. Their leadership and commitment to civic engagement have clearly influenced these young individuals, inspiring them to give back to their community in meaningful ways.

Hard at work setting up the sale

The success of the book sales highlight the positive outcomes that can arise from such collaborative efforts. It not only brings the community together but also ensures that the FOL can continue their essential support for library services, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of these remarkable students and our volunteers. This partnership between Camile Creek and the Friends of the Napa Library is a testament to the strength and potential of community collaboration.

The next book sale is scheduled for Saturday, August 17th through Sunday, August 25th.

Let’s Raise Some Dough!

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, Mountain Mike’s is hosting a fundraiser for the Friends of the Napa Library!

Join us at the local Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurant at 1501 Trancas Street in Napa on Sunday, July 14 from 11am – 9pm to raise funds for our children’s summer reading programs. 20% of your order will be donated to the Friends. Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers.

  • Hot summer day? Let them fire up their ovens and keep your kitchen cool!
  • Don’t feel like leaving home? They  deliver!
  • Volunteered to bring a dish to a party? How easy can it get?

Call (707)751-6100 to place your order. Important reminder – you must mention this fundraiser when placing your order.  Make sure you mention the Friends of the Library when you order (not after!)

Click here for more information and downloadable flyer.
Can’t wait to see you there!

April Booksale Just Ahead!!!

Our next book sale will be held Saturday, April 13 through Sunday, April 21.  Please note below the change in hours for Sunday, April 21 (Bag Day #2). We continue to receive book, CD and DVD donations from you, our generous community. It is always exciting to discover the varied and extensive interests of local readers, movie fans and music lovers.  Our book sales are the perfect way to move your collections along to new fans and/or discover your newest pursuit. Keep coming back to our home page to see what collections and subject matter to be featured at the April book sale.

The sale days and hours are:
Saturday, April 13 10a – 4p (Members’ Day **)
Sunday, April 14 1p – 4p
Monday, April 15 10a – 7p
Tuesday, April 16 10a – 7p
Wednesday, April 17 10a – 7p
Thursday, April 18 10a – 7p
Friday, April 19 10a – 4p (Half Price Day)
Saturday, April 20 10a – 4p (Bag Day #1: 1 bag of books = $5)
Sunday, April 21 10a – 1pm  (Bag Day #2: 2 bags of books = $5)

** Memberships are available at the door on Members Day, anytime during the sale or by clicking here.