Friends of Lakewood Public Library
The Friends of Lakewood Public Library are a group of volunteers who raise funds for library programs and services, primarily through seasonal sales of donated books and other materials. With reduced prices on books, magazines, compact discs and DVDs, the sales are a bargain hunter’s dream.
Donations come from multiple sources: individuals, schools, libraries, hospitals, businesses and more. Books range in age from vintage to brand new. Sale proceeds support Lakewood Public Library’s acclaimed programming, including free lectures, concerts, films, youth programs and the library van, which delivers books to classrooms and homebound readers.
The Friends also participate in community outreach programs to organizations that support worthy causes such as early childhood literacy and healthy lifestyles for children.
For a nominal amount, citizens can join the Friends and gain admission to preview book sales, which preceded sales to the general public.
The Friends also sell books online to increase revenue. Reading material has been donated to armed forces personnel serving in war zones. And libraries devastated by floods and other natural disasters have put themselves back together with help from the Friends. Visit our Friendly Online Bookstore.
Support the Friends by donating materials, volunteering, shopping at the next sale, or attending a concert.
Become a Friend
Join the Friends and receive entrance to a special, members-only preview sales. (Preview Sales are NOT bag sales). Memberships may be purchased at the door for as little as $3.00. Just fill out this form and take it to our front desk at the Main Library or Madison Branch, or mail it to:
Friends of Lakewood Public Library
15245 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107-3890
Donate to the Friends
Make a Gift to Friends of Lakewood Public Library. Make a secure online contribution with your credit card via PayPal:
If you prefer, please mail your donation to:
Friends of Lakewood Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Make check payable to Friends of Lakewood Public Library.
Book Sale Volunteers
The Friends will never run out of ways to lend a helping hand. By the same token, they can never have enough volunteers. Enter your information below and a Friend will contact you soon.
Friends Books Sales
Prelude to Summer and Saturday Clearance Sale
May 17, 2018: Preview Sale: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
May 19, 2018: Bag Sale: Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Arts Festival Sale
August 4, 2018: Book Sale: Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall Book Sale
October 4, 2018: Preview Sale: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October 6, 2018: Book sale: Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Light-Up Lakewood Sale
November 29 , 2018: Preview Sale: Thursday at 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
December 1, 2018: Bag Sale: Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note that the merchandise at all Preview Sales is not discounted to Bag Sale rates. Thank you.