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BE OUR FRIEND!

Friends of the Library (FOL) is a non-tax deductible 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes ongoing development and use of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library through volunteer opportunities and support for programs, branch activities and levy campaigns. The organization also hosts books sales and other functions to raise funds for the Library. Stay connected with us on Facebook

Membership benefits include special “members only” book sale previews, 10% discount on book sale purchases, volunteer opportunities and one free book from the Book Center annually.

Membership options:

  • $10/yr – Military (active or veteran), seniors (60+), students
  • $20/yr – Individual
  • $30/yr – Family
  • $200 – Lifetime membership

Call 419.259.5455 for assistance.

2024 book sales!
Gently-used, well-loved books $1 each!
  • January 18-20
  • February 22-24
  • April 4-6
  • May 16-18
  • June 27-29
  • August 8-10
  • September 19-21
  • November 7-9
Thursdays | 4 – 7 p.m. (members only | noon – 4 p.m.)
Fridays | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ($8/bag)
 
Located at 1301 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH 43615
(corner of Reynolds Rd. & Dorr St., next to Super Fitness)

2022 OFFICERS:

President: Joe Zielinski
VP: Keiran Menacher
Treasurer: David Dennis
Secretary: Louise Ehrick

DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AT LARGE:

Margi Levy, Friends of the Library Manager
Jenny Barlos, Marianne Mussett, and Ernest Walker

CHAPTER DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES:

Holland – Keiran Menacher
Outreach – Claudia Schroeder
Reynolds Corners – David Dennis
Sanger – Louise Ehrick
West Toledo – Joe Zielinski

Become a Friends of the Library member today! Members enjoy early shopping and 10% discount at Book Sales.
Experience the satisfaction of supporting your Library! Join today
Thank you for thinking of us for your book donations!
 
Donations can be made on Fridays only from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Friends of the Library Book Center at 1301 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43615.
 
We can accept:
  • Clean, readable books
  • Children’s books
  • Cookbooks
  • Coffee table books
  • Health, career, diet, collectibles, and self-help books (five years or newer)
  • Text, computer, and business-related books (five years or newer)
  • Magazines (dated within the past year)
  • Videos, CDs, and DVDs in playable condition
We cannot accept:
  • Damaged, torn, or moldy books
  • Encyclopedias older than five years
  • National Geographic magazines
  • Reader’s Digest condensed books
  • Text, computer, or business-related books older than five years
Please note: donated materials can be packaged in bags, boxes, or totes. However, if your donation is in a tote, we cannot immediately empty the tote for return.
 
Call 419.259.5455 with any questions.