About the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library
Formally organized in 1965, the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the continued well-being and enrichment of the Fullerton Public Library.
The Friends primarily raise funds from three sources:
1) Book sales throughout the year;
2) Friends memberships;
3) Friends Bookstore.
Located in the Main Library, the store is open:
Tuesday-Saturday
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Go to our Ostrich Amazon store to find a number of books from all different eras and genres.
All proceeds go to the Fullerton Friends of the Library.
Donations to the Friends are greatly appreciated.
In addition to monetary donations, which may be made at the library’s main desk, we also accept the donation of gently used books (hardcover or paperback), audiobooks, magazines, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs.
Donations Accepted:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
The mission of the Friends is to support the Library, its services, and programs by advocating for public support and use of the Library, by generating current and long-term funding, and by developing volunteer involvement.
Back in 1961, a group of ladies from the Fullerton Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) gathered used books and house plants to sell for the benefit of the library. Shortly after handing over their first check, they met with then-Library Director, Harry Rowe, to officially form the Friends of the Library, the Library’s original support organization. Over 60 years later, the Friends are still making things happen at the Fullerton Public Library.
The very active Board of the Friends sets the standard for other adult volunteers by maintaining a close working relationship with the Library Director and the Division Managers. Through the years, the Friends have raised funds through membership dues and book sales.
Membership in the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library is open to all.
Everyone who applies is entitled to the privileges that membership entails.
To apply, please print this Membership Application.pdf and visit the Bookstore.
Names of members are placed on the Friends mailing list to receive notices of special programs sponsored by the Friends. Membership in the Friends includes early admission to the used book sales, as well as access to other events. Since community membership is vital to the group, we hope that you will join soon. The Friends gladly welcome new members.
Stay connected with what's new and happening with the Friends of the Library.
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsoffplb/
And sign up for the newsletter to get info about when booksales or other special promotions are coming up: https://www.fullertonlibrary.org/newsletter