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The Friends of the Danville Library is a nonprofit that supports the Danville Library through its sales in the Library Bookstore and book sale events.

10/22/2026

Don’t miss the book sale this Saturday!

Check out the Friends’ Pop-Up Book Sale, this Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Danville Library. Show how grateful you are to all your favorite people with some fabulous books! And we have so many to choose from:

· The Halloween books are going fast. Pick up a few “book treats” for your little ghosts and goblins.
· Do you have a special book list for the Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge? There’s a table of wanted books waiting for you!
· Peruse the special book collections on hand—a variety of books on clocks, origami, and many music books and sheet music.
· Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? So many fabulous cookbooks... Surprise your guests with some new recipes!
· Explore all the different categories: fiction, nonfiction, self-help, foreign language, classics, vintage, home arts, and travel.

Plus, take the time to grab some Bookstore Gift Certificates, book lights, or a Friends’ book bag! And remember that we take credit/debit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

Do you have a Friends membership? Your support for our amazing Danville Library is so important. Get an application at the sale or join through the Friends of the Library website. The link is in our bio. You’ll get a “free book” coupon (worth $4) with every membership or renewal!

Please Note: There will not be a Pop-Up Sale in November. Our next sale will be on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Don’t miss that last sale before the holidays!

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10/20/2026

🦢📚 A Little Paper, A Lot of Fun! 📚✨

Ready to get creative? Our Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore has an assortment of fun and easy origami books to inspire your next paper-folding adventure!

From charming animals to beautiful designs, these books are a wonderful way to try something new, enjoy a relaxing afternoon, or find a fun activity to share with kids and grandkids. 🐸🦋🌸

Stop by and discover your next creative project! You never know what you can make with just a piece of paper and a little imagination. 💛

📚 Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore
🕙 Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

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10/19/2026

The Danville Library will host a “Flannel & Foliage Reading Challenge” on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All you have to do is bring a book, head to the library’s periodicals room or children’s room, and start reading! Every minute you spend with your nose in a book counts toward our community total. The library’s goal is 1,000 minutes! Open to all ages, readers can choose a fun prize for their efforts (while supplies last).

Sponsored by the Friends of the Danville Library, the Reading Challenge is part of the Flannel & Foliage Event, an autumn festival to be held in downtown from October 23 to 25. Inspired by a popular 2000s TV series, there will be meet-and-greets with cast members, live music, fall markets, scavenger hunts, and many other free-and-fun seasonal activities.

Need a few books to take on this challenge? There will be books available in the library and its Friends Bookstore, all selected from the TV series’ famous book list. Plus, at the Friends Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday the 24th, there will be a table of books from that very special list available for sale. The Pop-Up runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. that day. Don’t miss out—grab a book and head to the challenge!

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10/15/2026

🍳📚 Ready to Find Your Next Favorite Recipe?

Our Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore has a wonderful assortment of cookbooks waiting to be discovered! From everyday meals and family favorites to baking, international cuisine, and specialty cooking, there’s something for every home chef.

Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration in the kitchen or a new addition to your cookbook collection, stop by and browse our shelves. You never know what delicious ideas you’ll find!

📚 Every purchase supports programs and activities at the Danville Library. Thank you for shopping with us!

📍 Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

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10/13/2026

🌍 A Beautiful Journey Through African Culture

Discover the extraordinary beauty and diversity of African traditions with this two-volume set of African Ceremonies by Carole Beckwith and Angela Fisher. Featuring stunning photography and fascinating glimpses into ceremonial life across the African continent, these books offer a remarkable celebration of cultural heritage, customs, and traditions.

📚 A wonderful find for photography lovers, world travelers, and anyone interested in exploring cultures around the world!

Stop by the Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore and see what treasures you might discover. You never know what fascinating books are waiting on our shelves!

📍 Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

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10/01/2026

Come join us for a special writers event at our amazing Danville Library! A “Writing Series with Local Authors” begins this Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Mt. Diablo Room. A panel of authors will engage in a moderated discussion including time for an audience Q&A. Meet the talented writers, hear their stories, learn about their creative process, and enjoy the opportunity to connect with fellow writers and book lovers. Program 1 on Tuesday will focus on “Getting Started and Building a Writing Habit.”

Best of all, the series is free and open to everyone!

Authors for this first session include:
Bruce Lewis, author of Angel of Mercy (suspense series)
Marianne Lonsdale, author of When the Road Curves
Jill Hedgecock, author of Rhino in the Room (YA)
Anindita Basu, author of Shadow Birds: The Story of a Young Girl During the Partition of India
Moderator: S.Q. Orpin, author and culinary educator

Three more sessions in the series are:
November 10, “Character and Building a Writing Habit”
December 8, “Plot, Structure and Pacing”
January 12, “The Editing and Revision Process”

In partnership with California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch, and sponsored by the Friends of the Danville Library and the Friends of the Danville Library Endowment Fund.

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09/25/2026

It’s time to Fall into books! And Fall reading is the best. Are you ready for a romantic fantasy or a thrilling mystery? Maybe a Gothic classic or some straight-up historical fiction? Then don’t miss the Friends’ Pop-Up Book Sale this Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We guarantee there’s a book with your name on it!

· Be sure to grab a few Halloween books for all the little goblins at home. And check out the eerie and interesting collection of witchcraft books, a first-of-its-kind donation.
· Pets! Peruse our collection of pet books. From puppy care to parrot cages—we got you!
· Get in the mood for Fall cooking and baking with so many cookbooks to choose from. It’s time to “cook cozy”!
· Kids, kids, kids! Everything from Dogman to Harry Potter to anime, there are collections for all age groups.
· Check out all the categories: self-help, foreign language, travel, crafts, vintage, and a large selection of puzzles.

Plan ahead on some gift-giving, too. Bookstore Gift Certificates will be available at the sale as well as our Friends of the Danville Library book bags and book lights. We take credit/debit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

Did you know we accept foreign currency? Donate any foreign coins or bills that you may have left over from your recent trip to Europe or that honeymoon in the Bahamas! We will cash them in and use all funds to support our Danville Library programs. Such an easy way to give.

Make sure to sign up for a Friends’ membership. Your support for our fabulous Danville Library is more important than ever before. Get an application at the sale or join through our website. The link us in our bio. There’s a $4 free book coupon with every membership or renewal.

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09/24/2026

Why not jazz up your evening with a concert at the Danville Library? Accomplished trumpeter Dave Rocha will perform Tuesday, 9/29/26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mt. Diablo Room. Based in the Bay Area, the Dave Rocha Jazz group plays a variety of jazz standards, pop and show tunes, as well as original compositions. Performing with some of the best-known names in jazz such as the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, the Larry Elgart Orchestra, Kaye Starr, Frankie Lane, and many more, Rocha is highly regarded on both the West and East Coasts. So, swing by your favorite library on Tuesday. Don’t miss this free concert!

Sponsored by the Danville Library Endowment and Friends of the Library.

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09/17/2026

✨ A little bit of Oz magic is waiting at the Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore! 🌈📚

Take a look at this wonderful collection of classic Oz books featuring beloved stories by L. Frank Baum and Ruth Plumly Thompson. These vintage editions have beautiful, colorful covers that are a treat for any Oz fan or book collector.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Dorothy and her friends or simply love the charm of vintage books, you’ll want to come take a look. 💚💛

📚 Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore
Monday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM

Come see what treasures you can discover! ✨

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09/15/2026

🌎📚 Books for Little Readers Around the World! 📚🌎

Looking for children’s books in another language? Our Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore carries an assortment of children’s books in foreign languages—perfect for multilingual families, young language learners, or anyone looking to introduce a child to a new language.

Stop by and see what treasures you can find! 📖✨

📚 Friends of the Danville Library Bookstore
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM

Town of Danville, CA OFFICIAL Danville Library

Address

400 Front Street
Danville, CA
94526

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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+19253143755

Website

https://www.friendsofthedanvillelibrary.org/

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