Book Store and Sales Information
Each year, Friends receives more than 600,000 donated books, which we resell to the public through two bookstores and a number of book sales – including the Big Book Sale, the largest book sale on the west coast. 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.
New!
Do you make zines, comic books, or other self-published materials? Find out how your creative works can support the library through our new program, Donate Your Work!
Join Book Bay Bookstores on Facebook and Twitter for great finds from our Donation Center, info on upcoming book sales, NLC updates and more.
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!
Click here for more information on becoming a member.
Love Books? Volunteer Now!
Volunteering benefits everyone! Our more than 450 volunteers support our libraries and help make our city the best it can be. Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities available. Check often as we have new opportunities available weekly.
Check out our Book Sales page for information about the latest
book sales.
Book Bay Featured Sections
Every month, each of our bookstores provides a special selection of a particular topic. Here are the upcoming featured sections:
Book Bay Fort Mason
Sept
| On Reading & Writing |
| Oct | Torture, Death & the Undead |
| Nov | Great Cities of the World
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| Dec | Arts Between the Wars
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Book May Main
Sept
| True Crime |
Oct
| The Mystery & Romance of the Sea |
Nov
| Creatures, Real & Imaginary |
| Dec | Audiobooks |
For information on donating books, please
click here.