Friends of the Fresno County Public Library
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Serving as a link between the community and the Fresno County Public Library. Our bookshop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5568 E Kings Canyon in Fresno, CA.
For more info or to join or donate: linktr.ee/fresnofol
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Friends of the Fresno County Public Library serves as a link between the library and the community. Join today!
www.fresnofol.org
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Friends support advocacy, public awareness, fund raising; promote
literacy and life-long learning; and provide branch support, including special programming.
Friends support advocacy, public awareness, fund raising; promote
literacy and life-long learning; and provide branch support, including special programming.
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It's National Friends of Libraries Week! Let's celebrate the volunteers everywhere who support their libraries and library staff.
Ask your librarian about joining your library's Friends group, or start your own if your library doesn't have one yet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nau4Xd.
Ask your librarian about joining your library's Friends group, or start your own if your library doesn't have one yet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nau4Xd.
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It's National Friends of Libraries Week! Let's celebrate the volunteers everywhere who support their libraries and library staff.
Ask your librarian about joining your library's Friends group, or start your own if your library doesn't have one yet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nau4Xd.
Ask your librarian about joining your library's Friends group, or start your own if your library doesn't have one yet. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4nau4Xd.
Another one of our Friends, Lyndsay McCollum (of the Woodward Park branch chapter), told us about her favorite banned book!
"'Maus' is a powerful graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that recounts the story of his father's survival in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.
"'Maus' is a powerful graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that recounts the story of his father's survival in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.
October 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Another one of our Friends, Lyndsay McCollum (of the Woodward Park branch chapter), told us about her favorite banned book!
"'Maus' is a powerful graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that recounts the story of his father's survival in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.
"'Maus' is a powerful graphic novel by Art Spiegelman that recounts the story of his father's survival in Auschwitz during the Holocaust.
You probably know her primarily as the Tower District Library Advocate, but Friends of the Fresno County Public Library board member Brooke Payton also has quite the collection of books on banned books!
It was through reading A.L. Haight's "Banned Books" that she learned about Pope Joan, who
It was through reading A.L. Haight's "Banned Books" that she learned about Pope Joan, who
October 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
You probably know her primarily as the Tower District Library Advocate, but Friends of the Fresno County Public Library board member Brooke Payton also has quite the collection of books on banned books!
It was through reading A.L. Haight's "Banned Books" that she learned about Pope Joan, who
It was through reading A.L. Haight's "Banned Books" that she learned about Pope Joan, who
We asked some of our Friends to tell us about some banned books they love. Dr. Peter Robertson's pick? "This Book is Gay," by Juno Dawson!
"The primary reason I purchased and read 'This Book Is Gay' by Juno Dawson was due to it being on the Advocate’s '25 LGBTQ+ Books That Are Banned In Schools in
"The primary reason I purchased and read 'This Book Is Gay' by Juno Dawson was due to it being on the Advocate’s '25 LGBTQ+ Books That Are Banned In Schools in
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We asked some of our Friends to tell us about some banned books they love. Dr. Peter Robertson's pick? "This Book is Gay," by Juno Dawson!
"The primary reason I purchased and read 'This Book Is Gay' by Juno Dawson was due to it being on the Advocate’s '25 LGBTQ+ Books That Are Banned In Schools in
"The primary reason I purchased and read 'This Book Is Gay' by Juno Dawson was due to it being on the Advocate’s '25 LGBTQ+ Books That Are Banned In Schools in
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Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
https://www.ala.org/bbooks.
It's #BannedBooksWeek, and we know the freedom to read is important to folks in Fresno County!
Do you have a favorite banned book, or even a few of them? Why are they important to you? Is there a book you were surprised to find out was banned or challenged somewhere? Let us know!
Do you have a favorite banned book, or even a few of them? Why are they important to you? Is there a book you were surprised to find out was banned or challenged somewhere? Let us know!
October 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's #BannedBooksWeek, and we know the freedom to read is important to folks in Fresno County!
Do you have a favorite banned book, or even a few of them? Why are they important to you? Is there a book you were surprised to find out was banned or challenged somewhere? Let us know!
Do you have a favorite banned book, or even a few of them? Why are they important to you? Is there a book you were surprised to find out was banned or challenged somewhere? Let us know!
The Kerman Friends proudly present: Kerman Cosplay Quest 2025! This is a free event for experienced cosplayers, the cosplay-curious, and everyone in-between! There'll be food, vendors, demonstrations, a costume contest, and more!
Saturday, September 27
10 AM to 4 PM
Kerman Community Center
Saturday, September 27
10 AM to 4 PM
Kerman Community Center
September 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Kerman Friends proudly present: Kerman Cosplay Quest 2025! This is a free event for experienced cosplayers, the cosplay-curious, and everyone in-between! There'll be food, vendors, demonstrations, a costume contest, and more!
Saturday, September 27
10 AM to 4 PM
Kerman Community Center
Saturday, September 27
10 AM to 4 PM
Kerman Community Center
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Fresno County staff will need board approval before celebrating non-vacation holidays
A divided Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy requiring county staff to seek approval before celebrating some holidays and celebrations in an official capacity. The county officially…
A divided Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy requiring county staff to seek approval before celebrating some holidays and celebrations in an official capacity. The county officially…
Fresno County staff will need board approval before celebrating non-vacation holidays
A divided Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy requiring county staff to seek approval before celebrating some holidays and celebrations in an official capacity. The county officially recognizes and closes their offices during the federal holiday schedule, and on Cesar Chavez Day, Columbus Day and the day after Thanksgiving. Following Tuesday’s 3-2 vote, Fresno County staff now need board approval if they want to participate in holidays and celebrations beyond those pre-approved days.
fresnoland.org
September 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Fresno County staff will need board approval before celebrating non-vacation holidays
A divided Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy requiring county staff to seek approval before celebrating some holidays and celebrations in an official capacity. The county officially…
A divided Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy requiring county staff to seek approval before celebrating some holidays and celebrations in an official capacity. The county officially…
From our friends at FCPL:
The Selma Library may be closed for renovations, but you don’t have to miss out! Visit our Library Pop Up every Tuesday from 9AM–12PM at the Selma Police Station at 2055 3rd St, right across the street from the library!
For more information call 559-600-READ (7323)
The Selma Library may be closed for renovations, but you don’t have to miss out! Visit our Library Pop Up every Tuesday from 9AM–12PM at the Selma Police Station at 2055 3rd St, right across the street from the library!
For more information call 559-600-READ (7323)
September 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
From our friends at FCPL:
The Selma Library may be closed for renovations, but you don’t have to miss out! Visit our Library Pop Up every Tuesday from 9AM–12PM at the Selma Police Station at 2055 3rd St, right across the street from the library!
For more information call 559-600-READ (7323)
The Selma Library may be closed for renovations, but you don’t have to miss out! Visit our Library Pop Up every Tuesday from 9AM–12PM at the Selma Police Station at 2055 3rd St, right across the street from the library!
For more information call 559-600-READ (7323)
There are two book sales in Fresno this weekend! Make sure to swing by for some hot deals!
August 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
There are two book sales in Fresno this weekend! Make sure to swing by for some hot deals!
This weekend, the Central Friends of the Library are having a $5 bag sale!
Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2
10 AM to 2 PM
2420 Mariposa Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Everything will be $5 a bag both days and the Central Friends accept cash and card.
Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2
10 AM to 2 PM
2420 Mariposa Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Everything will be $5 a bag both days and the Central Friends accept cash and card.
July 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This weekend, the Central Friends of the Library are having a $5 bag sale!
Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2
10 AM to 2 PM
2420 Mariposa Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Everything will be $5 a bag both days and the Central Friends accept cash and card.
Friday and Saturday, August 1 and 2
10 AM to 2 PM
2420 Mariposa Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Everything will be $5 a bag both days and the Central Friends accept cash and card.
Just a little something to consider when you're working on next month's Little Guy budget! (P.S. the more library resources you use, the more you can save for blind boxes!)
You can become a Friend anytime at fresnofol.org/join! Individual memberships are just $25 a year!
You can become a Friend anytime at fresnofol.org/join! Individual memberships are just $25 a year!
July 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Just a little something to consider when you're working on next month's Little Guy budget! (P.S. the more library resources you use, the more you can save for blind boxes!)
You can become a Friend anytime at fresnofol.org/join! Individual memberships are just $25 a year!
You can become a Friend anytime at fresnofol.org/join! Individual memberships are just $25 a year!
The Bookshop is finally on Yelp! Feel free to drop us a review, if you're so inclined. We're also hopeful that this will help people find us more easily without having to rely on social media! Plus, don't forget: everything's still 50% off through next Thursday, the 31st!
Friends of the Library Bookshop - Fresno, CA
Specialties: Our bookshop is completely volunteer-run and our stock is donation-based, and all proceeds benefit the Fresno County Public Library! Most items are priced at 10% of the cover price.
www.yelp.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Bookshop is finally on Yelp! Feel free to drop us a review, if you're so inclined. We're also hopeful that this will help people find us more easily without having to rely on social media! Plus, don't forget: everything's still 50% off through next Thursday, the 31st!
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We answered some of new parents' most frequently asked questions about the library.
Dear New Parents, the Library Has You Covered
We answered some of the most frequently asked questions that new parents have about the library.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We answered some of new parents' most frequently asked questions about the library.
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Hey #Booksky ➕🛒 What would you add to cart with an extra $180? 💸 bit.ly/44rPCHz
#CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp
#CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp
July 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hey #Booksky ➕🛒 What would you add to cart with an extra $180? 💸 bit.ly/44rPCHz
#CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp
#CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibraryLove #LibbyApp
There are still a couple weeks of Summer At Your Library programs! (Plus, if you haven't been logging your reading for the Summer Reading Challenge, now might be a great time to catch up!)
Summer At Your Library starts today! To see what's happening at your favorite branches across Fresno County and join the reading challenge or see what you can win by participating:
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
July 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
There are still a couple weeks of Summer At Your Library programs! (Plus, if you haven't been logging your reading for the Summer Reading Challenge, now might be a great time to catch up!)
There are a few sales coming up next month! Mark your calendars now and keep an eye out for more updates and details as we get closer to them!
Central: Friday, 8/1; Saturday, 8/2
Gillis: Thursday, 8/7; Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9.
Betty: Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9; Sunday, 8/10. Cash only, please!
Central: Friday, 8/1; Saturday, 8/2
Gillis: Thursday, 8/7; Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9.
Betty: Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9; Sunday, 8/10. Cash only, please!
July 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
There are a few sales coming up next month! Mark your calendars now and keep an eye out for more updates and details as we get closer to them!
Central: Friday, 8/1; Saturday, 8/2
Gillis: Thursday, 8/7; Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9.
Betty: Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9; Sunday, 8/10. Cash only, please!
Central: Friday, 8/1; Saturday, 8/2
Gillis: Thursday, 8/7; Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9.
Betty: Friday, 8/8; Saturday, 8/9; Sunday, 8/10. Cash only, please!
Starting this Saturday, July 12, everything in the store will be 50% off again! All purchases benefit the Fresno County Public Library!
We're open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5568 E Kings Canyon, next to the Sunnyside Library.
We're open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5568 E Kings Canyon, next to the Sunnyside Library.
July 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Starting this Saturday, July 12, everything in the store will be 50% off again! All purchases benefit the Fresno County Public Library!
We're open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5568 E Kings Canyon, next to the Sunnyside Library.
We're open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5568 E Kings Canyon, next to the Sunnyside Library.
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No country has ever increased freedom and liberty by banning books - www.bookbanpetition.us
July 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
No country has ever increased freedom and liberty by banning books - www.bookbanpetition.us
All Fresno County Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. As always, you can access the 24/7 eLibrary anytime!
www.fresnolibrary.org/ebooks.html
www.fresnolibrary.org/ebooks.html
July 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
All Fresno County Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. As always, you can access the 24/7 eLibrary anytime!
www.fresnolibrary.org/ebooks.html
www.fresnolibrary.org/ebooks.html
Summer At Your Library starts today! To see what's happening at your favorite branches across Fresno County and join the reading challenge or see what you can win by participating:
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
June 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Summer At Your Library starts today! To see what's happening at your favorite branches across Fresno County and join the reading challenge or see what you can win by participating:
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
www.fresnolibrary.org/summer/index...
It's Friday, so we can have an outdated meme format as a treat.
Become a member of the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library for just $25 a year and take comfort in the fact that your investment will pay dividends (via programs and services-- you will not make any money, just to be clear).
Become a member of the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library for just $25 a year and take comfort in the fact that your investment will pay dividends (via programs and services-- you will not make any money, just to be clear).
May 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It's Friday, so we can have an outdated meme format as a treat.
Become a member of the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library for just $25 a year and take comfort in the fact that your investment will pay dividends (via programs and services-- you will not make any money, just to be clear).
Become a member of the Friends of the Fresno County Public Library for just $25 a year and take comfort in the fact that your investment will pay dividends (via programs and services-- you will not make any money, just to be clear).
This sale ends Saturday! Make sure to stop by tomorrow or Saturday morning for some hot deals!
The weather may be a little weird, but summer's coming to the Friends of the Library Bookshop a little early-- everything in store will be 50% off for the entire month of May! Sale starts Thursday!
5568 E Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
9 AM to 12 PM
5568 E Kings Canyon Rd
Fresno, CA
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
9 AM to 12 PM
May 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This sale ends Saturday! Make sure to stop by tomorrow or Saturday morning for some hot deals!
Tomorrow!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Do you ever long for the joy of a Scholastic Book Fair, now that you're an adult? Come out to Van Ness Village this Saturday evening!
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM
May 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Tomorrow!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Do you ever long for the joy of a Scholastic Book Fair, now that you're an adult? Come out to Van Ness Village this Saturday evening!
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM
May 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Looking for something to do this weekend? Do you ever long for the joy of a Scholastic Book Fair, now that you're an adult? Come out to Van Ness Village this Saturday evening!
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM
1474/1476 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
Saturday, May 17 from 5-9 PM