EVENTs and Sales
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The Friends sponsor several events and exhibits every year, including our quarterly book sales and special creative programs.
LOBBY BOOKSTORE
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The Friends Bookstore is on the left wall inside the library entrance. We sell a variety of current magazines and paperbacks (50 cents each) and newer books of all genres. Hardcover and softcover books are individually priced. A free-standing bookcase holds a variety of individually priced books.
BOOK SALES
We hold book sales on three Saturdays per year, usually in March, July, and November.
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Our next book sale is scheduled for Sat., March 8, 2025,10:00am to 2:00pm. Arrive at 10am for the best selection! You'll find it all: adult fiction and nonfiction (mystery, romance, biography, gardening, travel, history, cookbooks--you name it) as well as a terrific selection of children's books, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, and DVDs.
​EBAY SALES
The Friends have redoubled their efforts to sell books and other items online, and our new eBay store is going strong! Some of our donated items are now being sold in our eBay shop here. Items that sell best are classic or vintage-type books, book collection series, and homeschooling textbooks. For more information, see the News and Photos page.
SILENT AUCTIONS
We hold several silent auctions per year. Items for sale are displayed for one month in the community window near the staff desk. Most silent auctions have a theme, such as special holiday gifts or Mother's Day items. Needed are new or gently used accessories, home items, decor, jewelry, etc. Please bring donations to the library front desk.
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COMMUNITY WINDOW DISPLAYS
Several months a year, we invite Nipomo nonprofit and community groups to display their activities in the Friends' community window near the staff desk.
Some of the groups we've featured have included the Olde Towne Quilters of Nipomo, SLO Womenade, the Nipomo Food Basket, the Nipomo Native Garden (shown in the picture on the right), and the Nipomo 4H Club. If your group would like to sponsor a display, please contact us at info@friendsofnipomolibrary.org.
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SPONSORED EVENTS AND CREATIVE DISPLAYS
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Some of the programs we have sponsored include the annual Trilogy Art Group Art Show and the Watermedia Exhibition of the Central Coast Watercolor Society (CCWS), both of which benefit the Friends.
​DONATE ITEMS AND VOLUNTEER AT EVENTS
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​The Friends greatly appreciate donated items. The proceeds from the sale of books and other items directly support programs for your Nipomo Library.
Please bring new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and silent auction items to the library during regular hours. We cannot accept items that are in unsalable condition--dirty, damaged, torn or missing pages, stained or moldy--due to health concerns. For pickup of large donations, contact us at info@friendsofnipomolibrary.org.
To help at one of our events, such as the book sales or silent auctions, please email info@friendsofnipomolibrary.org.
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