The Friends of the Salt Lake City Public Library

07/30/2026

Looking for your next great gift or a little treat for yourself? 📚✨

Stop by The Book Nook at the Main Library for literary inspired gifts, bookish goodies, educational finds, and whimsical treasures for readers of all ages. Every purchase supports the Friends of the City Library, helping fund programs and services at the library.

Shop local, support your library, and leave with something you'll love.

07/24/2026

Mark your calendar! The Friends of the City Library are bringing their book sale to the Anderson-Foothill Branch on August 1 from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Browse gently used books, discover library themed merch, and score great deals while supporting your local library. Every purchase helps fund Salt Lake City Public Library programs, so you can shop for a good cause

07/16/2026

📚 Book deals are coming to the Marmalade Branch!

Join the Friends of The City Library for a Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Find your next great read among gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, picture books, nonfiction, teen fiction, movies, and more at great prices.

Every purchase helps support Salt Lake City Public Library programs and resources!

07/08/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer with the Friends of the Salt Lake City Public Library and help support the library you love.

Whether you're sorting books, helping at events, supporting book sales, creating social media content, serving on a committee, or lending your unique skills, every hour you volunteer helps strengthen our libraries and the communities they serve.

Ready to get involved? Sign up today on our website and help make a difference at Your City Library!

07/02/2026

Join us at the Marmalade Branch for a Used Book Sale on Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 1pm. Browse a wide selection of gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, picture books, nonfiction, teen reads, movies, and more.

Every purchase supports library programs and services through Friends of The City Library. To learn about other Friends of the City Library Used Book Sales, visit slclibraryfriends.org/events.

06/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Friend's Summer Used Book Sale and helped make it such a success!

Together you picked up:
• 1,228 hardcover books
• 1,580 paperback books
• 1,130 DVDs
• 62 Blind Date with a Book bags

You also helped raise $9,181.90 for the library, plus $146.80 in donations. That's a lot of stories finding new shelves and a lot of support heading back into our library community. Thank you for reading, shopping, and supporting the library. See you at the next sale!

06/17/2026

The Summer Used Book Sale is here! ☀️📚

Find your next great read at the Friends of The City Library Used Book Sale. Browse great deals on used hardbacks, paperbacks, picture books, nonfiction, teen fiction, movies, and more. All proceeds help support Library programs and resources.

Saturday, June 20 · 10AM-6PM & Sunday, June 21 · 11 AM–5 PM · Main Library

06/11/2026

Your next favorite book might be waiting for you at Chapman Branch! Stop by our Used Book Sale on June 13 from 12–3 PM and discover great deals on books, movies, and more. Best of all, proceeds support Library programs and resources throughout our community.

05/01/2026

Thank you for supporting the Salt Lake City Library Foundation during

Because of you, our libraries can continue to offer programs, resources, and welcoming spaces for the entire community.

We're grateful to everyone who gave and shared.

05/01/2026

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If the library has ever meant something to you, this is your chance to give back.

Your support of the Salt Lake City Library Foundation helps keep our libraries open, welcoming, and accessible to all.

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