THE  BIG  BOOK  SALE 

Sale Dates 2019: September 18-22,  10 AM - 6 PM 
Friends Member Preview: Tuesday, September 17, 4-8 PM

Every year the Fort Mason Festival overflows with bargain shoppers at the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition. Friends’ Members will kick off the sale Tuesday night at the Member Preview Sale and Reception, from 4-8PM. The sale opens to the public on Wednesday morning through Sunday. On Sunday, all items will be sold for just $1. All sections will be restocked daily with new and exciting finds; there will be no shortage of great titles. The multi-day event attracts over 10,000 book lovers from the Bay Area and beyond. We can’t wait to see you at the Big Book Sale this fall!

Sponsors and Media Partners

The campaign has ended. Thank you all who took a stand! 

​Help  support  the  Big  Book  Sale,  the  largest  used  book  sale  in  the  western  United  States

TAKE  A  STAND

Stands are positioned in the middle of tables marking sections of exciting book discoveries. 

Sponsor one or more of these stands and you will get a space to make your own personal message. Stands are just $100 each. Make a dedication to family members or friends, cite a memorable Library experience, or provide a favorite literary quote. 

As a token of our appreciation, we'll send you four complimentary tickets* to the Members Preview on September 17, 4 pm to 8 pm. 
*Only four tickets, regardless of how many Table Stands 
 
There are two ways to Take A Stand
Online: Click the link below
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Mail: Print the form below and mail it to us at:
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
ATTN: Take A Stand
710 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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For information call Kayla Velloso at 415.477.5222 or email her at kayla.velloso@friendssfpl.org

Shifts for the 2019 Big Book Sale open NOW! Sign up below to stay informed! For questions about how to become involved in the 55th Annual Big Book Sale, please contact Kelenia Olsen, Manager of Volunteer Services, 415-477-5223 or kelenia.olsen@friendssfpl.org

Volunteer

About Volunteering

It takes a village to raise a Big Book Sale! Each year we need volunteers to help:

• Set up and break down the sale
• Sort and organize items
• Cashier and more!
• Support our Info and Membership tables

Individual Volunteer

​GROUP VOLUNTEERS
This is an excellent group volunteer opportunity! If your school, company or organization is interested in pitching in, please call us or email us. You can also sign up online by clicking the big red button below:

Group Volunteer

Benefits

Volunteering for The Annual Big Book Sale is a ton of fun & comes with great perks!
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• First access to all of the items
• ​The satisfaction that comes with helping your community

For more information please contact Kelenia Olsen, Manager of Volunteer Services, 415-477-5223 or kelenia.olsen@friendssfpl.org

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MEMBER  PREVIEW  SALE  &  RECEPTION

Become a member of Friends and join us for a special sneak preview of the Annual Big Book Sale! Held the evening before the sale goes public, members are invited for a first access to all of the goods while we serve up wine and tasty snacks.

​Become a member online today, in our Friends Bookstores, or day-of at the will call table. Please get in touch with  Special Gifts Officer Mario Lemos, at or mario.lemos@friendssfpl.org.
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Your memberships and all proceeds from The Big Book Sale support learning and literacy at the San Francisco Public Library.

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