Friends Annual Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the library patio. Books of all categories --history, fiction, non-fiction, business, children's, paperbacks, etc. One bag of books $3 and 2 bags of books $5. Brown bags will be provided. Cash and checks accepted. All proceeds go for book purchases, CDs, DVDs and children's programming for the Crowell Public Library.

Buy Books for Back to School at the Friends Book Shoppe

Sure, we loan books. But the new Crowell Library also features a dedicated storefront for its used Book Shoppe in which the Friends of the Library sell gently used donated books for shockingly low prices. Need a book for school? You might find it here. All proceeds go to buy new materials for the library. Stop in today!

The Book Shoppe is open Mondays from 10-5, Tuesdays from 11-4, Wednesdays from 10-5, Thursdays from 10 a.m. all the way to 8 p.m., Fridays from 11-1, and Saturdays from 12:15-3:15. The Shoppe is closed on Sunday.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE ON JULY 19

The first book sale sponsored by the Friends of the new Crowell Library, San Marino, will be held Saturday, July 19th, from ten to two in the library patio. Readers will be able to buy a bag of books for $3.00 or two bags for $5.00. Included will be fiction, non-fiction, history, business, cookbooks and children’s books, all gently used. The sale is perfectly timed for the summer reader who wants good reading to bring on vacation, to read on the airplane, or to simply enjoy. The library is located at 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino.

Wine & Cheese Reception

Listen to author Daniel Lewis give a presentation of his new book Iron Horse Imperialism: The Southern Pacific in Mexico, 1880-1951. When: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Where: Schow Patio at the Crowell Public Library Time: 6:30 pm Reception, Schow Patio         7:30 pm Lecture with Daniel Lewis Cost: $5.00/person RSVP: 300-0779

Daniel Lewis has written a fascinating history of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Mexico. Join him and Friends on the patio in a social setting. Browse the new Friends Book Shoppe. Adjourn to the Barth Community Room at 7:30 p.m. for the lecture, followed by a book signing by the author.

Friends Book Sale November 17

On Saturday, November 17, from 8-noon, the Friends of the San Marino Public Library will hold their annual used book sale. There are sure to be plenty of bargains among these gently used, donated books. Some may be suitable for holiday giving! The sale will be held in the Temporary Library next to the construction site: 1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Call 626 300-0777 if you have questions.