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

β€”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


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!

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Join Book Bay Bookstores on Facebook and Twitter for great finds from our Donation Center, info on upcoming book sales, NLC updates and more!

Featured Sections


Book Bay Fort Mason

 Jan Fashion & Costumes
 Feb African-American Literature
 Mar Food Writing
 April Judaica


Book May Main

 Jan
 At the Movies
 Feb
 African-American Literature
 Mar
 Shakespeare
 April Poetry

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