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The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a volunteer group supporting both library branches. Donate your items today & spread the word! Love your library?

We resell donated books, DVDs & more—100% of proceeds fund free programs, author visits, aquarium care & more. Support it! 💛📚
The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a nonprofit made up of volunteers who believe in the power of a strong public library. We raise most of our funds through the generous donation of books, which we sell in our on-site bookshops. In 2024 alone, we generated over $20

0,000—and every dollar goes right back to the library. That funding helps sponsor early literacy programs, author visits, databases, technology, community events, sound systems, and more—plus the 3,600-gallon aquarium, a grand piano, and, of course, thousands of books. Becoming a member means joining a cause. Like public radio or PBS, your support keeps the library strong, accessible, and full of life. Members receive our newsletter, fun swag, early access to book sales and events, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re making a real impact. Join the Friends and help us keep the Thousand Oaks Library thriving:
👉 http://ftol.org/w/membership/

06/22/2026

Congratulations on another fantastic school year! 🎉

And thank you for supporting the Friends Bookshops at the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park libraries.

Looking for the perfect summer read? Stop by our bookshops and discover great books for beach days, road trips, backyard relaxation, family adventures, and lifelong learning. 📖🌴

We can’t wait to see you at the library!

When you become a Friend, you help your library thrive. ❤️

There are many ways to support your library:
📚 Shop at our bookshops
📖 Donate gently used books
🤝 Become a member

Learn more at ftol.org

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06/20/2026

📚✨ Meet the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library! ✨📚

Since 1961, our dedicated volunteers have been helping make the library an even more vibrant place for our community.

Through book donations, purchases at our bookstore, and the generosity of our volunteers, the Friends provide vital support for:
📖 Enhanced library collections
🎤 Author visits and virtual talks
🎮 Teen programs and LibCon
☀️ Summer Reading Programs
📚 Literacy initiatives and book clubs
🐠 Care and maintenance of the library’s beautiful aquarium
…and so much more!

💙 Become a Friend of the Library today and help us continue inspiring readers, learners, and our entire community for generations to come.

Join us in supporting the library you love! Visit ftol.org

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06/06/2026

School’s almost out, and we’ve got you covered!

We have tons of books to keep kids busy reading over the summer. You’ll find books about all their favorite summer activities!

Visit the FRIENDS of the Thousand Oaks Library bookshops in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks today! Great prices! Great finds!

Learn more about donating books at ftol.org.

06/05/2026

When you donate to the Friends Bookshop, you’re supporting the incredible work of Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library—a passionate group dedicated to enriching lives through library programs, materials, technology, and cultural events for all ages.

Your gently used items become affordable treasures for others in the community—whether it’s a child discovering a new favorite story, or an adult finding their next great read. And every donation helps keep the library a vibrant hub for learning, connection, and inspiration.

Contact [email protected] if your collection of books to donate is extra large.

Declutter with purpose. Donate local. Make an impact. 💛

06/01/2026

The FRIENDS of the Thousand Oaks Library were thrilled to be part of the 2026 Unity Conejo Pride Picnic at California Lutheran University this weekend! 🌈📚

We loved seeing so many FRIENDS stop by our booth to say hello, including City Councilmember David Newman, CVUSD Board Trustees Lisa Powell and Cindy Goldberg, Deborah Klein Lopez, (candidate for California Assembly District 42), and many more familiar faces.

What a wonderful day! Sunshine, smiles, community spirit, and lots of conversations about books and libraries. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to do it again!

05/11/2026

We are the FRIENDS of the Thousand Oaks Library, and we’re delighted to donate these goodies, along with a Friends’ Bookshop gift card, to the upcoming California Lutheran University School of Management silent auction.

Supporting local students, schools, and community programs is just one more way the FRIENDS give back to the community we love. Wishing the graduates all the best as they begin their next chapter! 📚🎓✨

04/21/2026

Love the FRIENDS’ Bookshops?
Vote for us today! 🥰
Your vote makes a difference!

Support the Friends’ Bookshops in the Acorn’s Best of Thousand Oaks 2026 and help us continue funding library programs, resources, and community events.

VISIT: TOACORN.COM to vote!! And tell your friends 🤩

04/13/2026

We’re getting ready for the new fiscal year in July, and we’d love to welcome some new faces to the Friends of the Library Board! Right now, we’re especially looking for a Vice President and a VP of Book Sales.

If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, this is a great way to do it. Our board helps plan fun events, support library programs, and dream up new ideas to better serve our community, all while connecting with a fantastic group of volunteers who truly love the library.

Meetings are just once a month at 6pm (usually the third Tuesday), and any extra time you give is totally flexible.

If you enjoy books, community, and being part of something meaningful (and fun!), we’d love to chat. Feel free to reach out to Geri Trail ([email protected]) to learn more!

03/30/2026

The FRIENDS WILL gladly take your old books, and more!

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library raises funds for the benefit of the library through the sale of donated books and other media. The proceeds from the sale of donated items help the library meet its budget needs for programs, materials, and technology. We rely on community donations to help carry out our mission of supporting the library! Please keep us in mind when you have materials to donate.

The FRIENDS are always in need of:
* Hardback and paperback books in good condition – both fiction and non-fiction
* Children’s and young adult books
* Coffee table books and collectible books
* Music CDs
* Audio books on CD
* DVDs or Blu-ray discs of movies, TV series, and documentaries
* Puzzles
* Board games
* Records (but please don’t put those in drop boxes, we can pick up contact [email protected])

Address

Thousand Oaks, CA

Telephone

+18054807243

Website

http://ftol.org/, http://linktr.ee/ftol

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