The Friendly News - Winter Newsletter
The Friends of the Danville Library is a nonprofit volunteer organization established in 1958 to provide our local library with books and materials that would not otherwise be available. Friends also sponsor children's programs, a book discussion group and special activities. Funds are raised through memberships, donations, book sales and special events.
A membership in the Friends of the Danville Library brings benefits to you as well as your library. Members receive The Friendly News, a publication with information about library events. Members also enjoy discounts at several local businesses including Rakestraw Books, Luna Loca Restaurant and various discounts on travel booked through Cindy Reynolds at 925-838-3025 or at Cruises and Beyond.
Friends of the Danville Library Endowment
The Friends of the Danville Library Endowment Fund was established to ensure that our library has the books, materials, programs and activities that often suffer due to the ebb and flow of tax-based support. The deep-rooted community backing that we have found ensures our library's excellence and that it will flourish even during difficult times. Contributions in any amount are welcome. Our funds are professionally managed by the East Bay Community Foundation, and through their auspices we are able to accept donations of securities, bequests and a variety of planned giving programs such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts. For more information on the Endowment and the ways in which you can make a lasting contribution to the Danville Library, please call 925-938-READ (925-938-7323).
In March 2005 The British Book Collection was established through the Endowment to commemorate the life of Branch Librarian Stefanie van Ogtrop (1940-2005). Contributions may be made to this fund by writing "Stefanie's Books" on the memo portion of the check made out to Friends of the Danville Library.
There's something for everybody in the library Bookstore - fiction, nonfiction, children's books, even beautiful "like-new" coffee table books. Stop in to browse and buy our great bargains.
The bookstore is located inside the Danville Library and is open the following hours:
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
In addition there are several large book sales during the year when thousands of books are available for purchase. These special sales are held in the Mt. Diablo Room of the Library.
We are glad to accept your book donations for our sales. All books in good, clean condition are salable. However, we cannot accept National Geographics, magazines of any kind, textbooks, or any books which have been underlined or exposed to mildew and water. We also accept videos, books-on-tape and CDs.
For additional information, see the library's general information on donations.
Join the Friends
Individual adult memberships are $10. Friends of the Danville Library is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Many members of the Friends volunteer their time for book sorting, helping with large book sales (two or three times a year) and volunteering in the bookstore. Bookstore volunteers work two-and-a-half hour shifts at least twice a month. Do you have questions? Call 925-938-READ (925-938-7323).
Mailing Address
Attn: Friends of the Danville Library
400 Front Street
Danville, CA 94526