
Here are some of the ways that the Friends of the Library support the library:
Book Sales
You may purchase gently used books at sales that are held at the:
Donate Gently Used Books
We welcome donations of gently used books, audio cassettes, CDs, videocassettes and DVDs. Please check our Donation Guidelines before bringing donations to the library.
Online Book Sales
You may purchase gently used books at sales that are held at the: There are over 1,500 books currently listed on the Friends of the Library shop on Amazon. Books may be purchased directly from the Friends of the Library without paying shipping charges by submitting detailed information about the desired books to: The Friends of the Library Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Library. Pick up your selection at the main library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE AGAINST PRIOR SALE.
Life of a Donated Book
Items not needed by the library are sent to the Friends who sell the newest and best of the donations at their Honor Book Sale in the library lobby. Some valuable or interesting books are sold by the Friends online. The remaining donations are sold by the Friends at their monthly book sales. Proceeds from all Friends' book sales are donated to the library to purchase new books for the library shelves. Thank you for your books!
Endowment Fund
You have the opportunity to ensure the future of the El Dorado County Library. Your generous gift will enable the library to enrich lives by fostering a lifelong love of reading, discovery and learning.
With your help, we can establish or enhance:
Volunteering
If you're interested in volunteering at the library fill out and submit a Volunteer Interest Form.
Book Sales
You may purchase gently used books at sales that are held at the:
- Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, generally the 1st Friday and Saturday of each month from 9am to 3pm (Except, not the first Friday in June. Instead it will be May 31st & June 1st). Patrons who wish to donate books should drive to the back of the library on Wednesdays between 10am and 12pm. The Book Sale Volunteers work in the garage during that time and they can help you unload your vehicle.
- Cameron Park Library, 2500 Country Club Drive: 2nd Saturday, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
- El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway
- Georgetown Library, 6680 Orleans Street: Call the library at (530) 333-4724 for times and dates
Donate Gently Used Books
We welcome donations of gently used books, audio cassettes, CDs, videocassettes and DVDs. Please check our Donation Guidelines before bringing donations to the library.
Online Book Sales
You may purchase gently used books at sales that are held at the: There are over 1,500 books currently listed on the Friends of the Library shop on Amazon. Books may be purchased directly from the Friends of the Library without paying shipping charges by submitting detailed information about the desired books to: The Friends of the Library Please make checks payable to the Friends of the Library. Pick up your selection at the main library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE AGAINST PRIOR SALE.
Life of a Donated Book
Items not needed by the library are sent to the Friends who sell the newest and best of the donations at their Honor Book Sale in the library lobby. Some valuable or interesting books are sold by the Friends online. The remaining donations are sold by the Friends at their monthly book sales. Proceeds from all Friends' book sales are donated to the library to purchase new books for the library shelves. Thank you for your books!
Endowment Fund
You have the opportunity to ensure the future of the El Dorado County Library. Your generous gift will enable the library to enrich lives by fostering a lifelong love of reading, discovery and learning.
With your help, we can establish or enhance:
- Branch Libraries
- Bookmobile Service
- Literacy Programs
- Children's Books and Programs
- Technological Innovations
Volunteering
If you're interested in volunteering at the library fill out and submit a Volunteer Interest Form.