Nov 09, 2020 the friends of the oro valley public library typically raises thousands of dollars each year to help with any remodeling, upkeep, or general needs around the library. The building is beautiful and bright located in the heart of oro valley. There will be more than 20,000 books for sale including such categories as. Friends groups selling online united for libraries. With 32 categories holding more than 20,000 books, there is always something for everyone. Other friends groups support their local libraries through book sales and other. Libraries may elect to add donated books to their collection. The friends book shoppe is located inside the oro valley public library. You can buy hard back or paperback books here on the cheap. While the library stands on its own as a resource for information and entertainment, the friends do an incredible job of increasing the library s community recognition and involvement. The librarians are wonderful and quick to help you find something or recommend a new book. Search for other libraries in tucson on the real yellow pages.
Im very proud to be a member of the douglas county friends and would recommend membership to anyone interested in the wellbeing of our library. The friends of the oro valley public library typically raises thousands of dollars each. Book shoppe too specializes in literature about the southwestern u. The pima county public library pcpl system serves pima county, arizona with a main library and 26 branch libraries as well as bookmobile service. Sun city oro valley library 1565 e rancho vistoso blvd. Friends of oro valley public library posts facebook. More and more friends groups are selling some of their book sale donations online, in order to find a larger audience for their specialized items and to increase their income. Friends of the oro valley public library will be holding a buy a box of books sale, nov. Book sale date list friends of the pima county public library. Featuring responsive web design so that you can search the library catalog from your mobile devices on the go. This beautiful library has the backdrop of the catalina mountains, and patrons are greeted at the entrance by a breathtaking bronze sculpture by joe a.
Residents can find a good biography, consult medical references, check out a great largeprint novel, find help for their computer, locate hiking trails, see the hottest movie, or read the newest lee child. Friends of oro valley public library book sale youtube. Library lovers of all agesfrom 1 year to 100 yearscan find programs that excite the imagination, inspire, educate, and entertain because friends like you choose to support the friends of the pima county public. The cholla library offers large print books, older and newer fiction hardcover books and paperbacks and a selection of. Mar 17, 2021 find information about pima county public library s events, classes, and services, and search the catalog for books, movies, music. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe tucson, az.
Inside oro valley public library 5 w naranja dr oro valley, az 85737 phone. The grand prize was a trip for two to scotland including a stay in a genuine scottish castle. The 8,000 books and other offerings at the shoppe were all donated by members of the community to be sold in support of the library. Have you been holding onto those books andor jewelry waiting to donate them to the friends. Temporarily closed due to covid19 book shoppe too opened in january 2011 to enhance the operations of the friends. The sun city oro valley library is a friendly, welcoming, and lively place where friends meet, chat, and enjoy themselves. There are a wealth of different book clubs, including my personal favorite the scifi bookclub.
She continues to volunteer with and mentor the book sales, serving on the friends board as director of book sale operations. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe 10355 n. Ask about our special book sales and our online specials. As the state of this public health emergency changes from day to day, we will remain.
Book sale dates friends of the pima county public library. It supports the library by selling not only books, but also dvds, cds, audio books, puzzles, iris paper folding cards and southwest themed tote bags. Following is a list of some of the many friends that you will find selling books and other donated items on the web. For single bags or boxes, drop them off in front of the tree sculpture at the oro valley public library any tuesday morning at 8 am. A history of the friends of the oro valley public library. Friends of the oro valley public librarybook shoppe home. Mar 17, 2021 news, events, and great book suggestions. Oro valley library, in tucson, az tucson, arizona oro. Book shoppe sale categories are subject to change depending on. Buyabox book sale friends of oro valley public library. Each year, the friends of the oro valley public library hold book sales in the spring and fall. Friends book shoppe friends of oro valley public library.
Book shoppe too reopens april 5th after being closed due to covid19. Friends of the pima county public library pima county. The friends are volunteers who encourage and receive gifts, endowments and bequests to the oro valley public library. Oro valley public library pima county public library. The fol friends of the library was formed by a group of residents in 1998 to support the library. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe 5.
In 2011 dumas was honored as volunteer of the decade by the oro valley friends. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe 5 w. Book sale april 22nd through april 25th 2015 art children history humor literature mystery romance southwest sports rare and collectible call or visit website for more. For more information, contact the friends book shoppe at 5205945671. The service area includes the city of tucson and the surrounding communities of arivaca, green valley, sahuarita, south tucson, ajo, vail, marana, casas adobes, and catalina. The friends of the pima county public library is a nonprofit organization that was. But this year, board members said the pandemics impact has been severe and the struggle to bring in any additional funds has been hard.
Books by the box fundraiser to help oro valley public library. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe is open mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat. Oro valley public library 5 w naranja dr tucson, az. She has been recognized by the library and the town of oro valley for her efforts in their success. Friends of the oro valley public library books nonprofit. Friends of oro valley public library will be holding a buy a box of books sale from 10 a. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe. For more information, contact the friends book shoppe at. The nonprofit friends of the oro valley public library upcoming fundraisers. The registered agent on file for this company is douglas forester and is located at 11450 n palmetto dunes ave, oro valley, az 85737. Together, the friends of the pima county public library support the library and make pima county a better place to live and work.
The library on social media pima county public library. September tbd community sale 2021 october tbd community sale 2021. Buy books by the box at this oro valley library fundraiser. Annual fall book sale october 24th thru october 27th. Typically, only new, recently published books are added.
The companys filing status is listed as good standing and its file number is 09894939. Friends of oro valley public library home facebook. Saddlebrooke libraries for saddlebrooke arizona residents. More than 60 volunteers are needed to help with everything from set up, tear down, including talliers, floaters and cashiers. Friends of the oro valley public library books non. For non book donations, please see our donations page. The friends was founded 50 years ago in 1968 by ten dedicated library supporters with a goal of supporting and contributing to the library in tucson.
Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe, tucson, arizona. It supports the library by selling not only books, but also dvds, cds, audio books. Book shoppe too friends of oro valley public library. The registered agent on file for this company is douglas forester and is located at 11450 n palmetto dunes ave, oro valley. Sometimes an older book in good condition may be added to replace a damaged item. My only complaint is that most of the book clubs all but. Kold news weve seen businesses shut down and lose countless amounts of money because of the covid19 pandemic, but now its affecting a local library. An additional not for profit used bookstore operated by volunteers for the benefit of the oro valley public library. When you purchase from a friends group, you know that the income will benefit a library. For additional information, contact us at the friends book shoppe or see our website. Explore the libraries many resources from your mobile phone, renew books, reserve titles and email library with ease. Friends of the oro valley public library book shoppe 10355.
Friends of the oro valley public librarybook shoppe, tucson, arizona. As the state of this public health emergency changes from day to day, we will remain focused on keeping our volunteers and customers safe. Remains closed buy no books sales scheduledat this time support volunteeropportunities give back book shoppe too closed. This library is offering curbsideoutdoor holds pickup. The cholla library, located in the mountain view clubhouse is now open monday through friday, except the library will be closed daily from 1. Over the years it has sponsored fundraising events including musical programs, poetry readings and plays, and a fine arts raffle, as well as the ever popular book and author luncheon and the scov home tour. All proceeds benefit the oro valley public library. Buy books by the box at this oro valley library fundraiser caliente.
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