Turn off your computers and TVs and read a book of poetry.

—Al Young, California Poet Laureate

Book Stores


Each year, Friends receives nearly half a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through two bookstores:

Book Bay Main


Book Bay Fort Mason


New!  Summer Book Bay Sales!


Members receive 35% off and non-members receive 20% off purchases at Book Bay stores July 3-6, 2009!  Come down to Book Bay Fort Mason or Book Bay Main for smoking summer deals on books, media and more!

NOTE:  BOOK BAY STORES ARE CLOSED JULY 4TH

Click here for more information on becoming a member. 

Now available at Book Stores

 

Friends of the SF Public Library Book Bay gift cards & frequent buyer star cards!

Purchase re-usable gift cards for any amount and use them in either store. Pick up your free star card with any $5 or higher purchase – collect stars for every $5 you buy. When the card is full of stars, turn it in to receive $5 off your next purchase!

Featured Sections


Book Bay Fort Mason

 Jul Paris, Je T’aime
 Aug Great Disasters
 Sept On Reading & Writing
 Oct Rebels, Radicals & Mavericks
 Nov World Arts & Crafts
 Dec London


Book May Main

 Jul
 Oxford University Press
 Aug
 Architecture
 Sept
 Wars & Battles
 Oct
 Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous
 Nov
 Creatures Great & Small, Real & Imaginary
 Dec
 Books on Tape & CD


Friends also organizes a number of book sales – including the largest book sale on the west coast, the Big Book Sale and monthly Steps Sales.

All proceeds benefit the Library and many books are donated to schools and other non-profit organizations. Notable books are offered to the special collections of the Library. 

For information on volunteering at the Book Bay stores, click here.

Looking for our list of Bonus Bookstores that are part of our membership program?  Click here