F R I E N D S
L I B R A R Y
B O O K S T O R E
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The Friends Library Bookstore is located in the main hallway of the library, and sells gently-used, high quality books, audiobooks, videos, DVDs and CDs. Donations of these items are encouraged and accepted at any time. We especially need children's books, which are bestsellers! Bring donations to the Store or the Library's checkout desk. For larger donations, please call the checkout desk at 844-3361.
The Bookstore is staffed entirely by volunteers, so please call before you visit (814-3997) to make sure we are open. All proceeds from Bookstore sales directly benefit the Carmel Clay Public Library.
- Hardbacks - $3.00
- Trade Paperbacks - $2.00
- Paperbacks - $1.50
- Children's Hardbacks - $2.00
- Children's Paperbacks - $1.50
- Books-on-Tape - $4.00
- Books-on-CD - $6.00
- CDs - $3.00
- DVDs - $4.00
- Videos - $3.00
- Other items priced as marked
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Who are the Friends?
- People just like you who want to support the library financially and/or by volunteering
- Exist to raise much-needed funds for the library's programs, special equipment and services, and to promote the library in the community
- Raise funds through the semi-annual book sales, the bookstore, and memberships. Donations of gently-used books are accepted at any time.
- Volunteer at the book sales and bookstore, and represent the library at a variety of community events during the year
- Award an annual scholarship to a high school senior who works or volunteers for the library, assisting him or her with college expenses
- Host the Art Wall in the main lobby area, a display of works by a different local artist each month. Pieces can be purchased at the bookstore, and the Friends receive a percentage of the sales.
Why Should I Become a Member?
Membership entitles you to:
- One free book from the Friends Bookstore
- Admission to members-only nights at the book sales (April & October)
- Quarterly newsletter mailed to your home
- 10% off Art Wall purchases
- Participation in Friends social events
- Opportunities to volunteer for the library
And perhaps most importantly, as a Friend, you belong to a group of fellow book lovers who know and appreciate the value of reading, literacy and the library in our community.
Where Will My Money Go?
The following is a small sampling of the many library programs and services the Friends fund:
- Summer reading programs for all ages
- Adult winter reading program
- Young Adult Battle of the Books programs
- Family Read Aloud Month
- Carmel Clay Reads
- Things-That-Go Rodeo
- Monthly movie nights
- Back to School Night
- Downloadable audiobook service & collection
Friends Mission
Friends of the Carmel Clay Public Library is an association of community members who value our library and demonstrate support through membership and volunteer participation. Their goals are to raise funds for specific library programs and collections and limited special projects, build membership, advocate for the library, and promote and assist with library programs.
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