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50% off at the Bookshop for the month of July!

July 15, 2025 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

We’ve got an abundance of donations coming in this summer, so everything in the Bookshop is 50% off for the…

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Giving Tuesday 2023

November 27, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

This Giving Tuesday, we want to highlight the work that Friends of the Library branches across Fresno County have been…

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Sunnyside Friends January $5 Bag Sale

January 9, 2023 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

The Sunnyside branch of the Friends of the Library will be having their first pop-up book sale of the year…

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National Friends of Libraries Week

October 14, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 16-22 this year! If you haven’t joined the Friends of the Fresno County…

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Fresno County Reads 2022

September 28, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

This year’s Fall program at the Library is about to begin! Fresno County Reads is an opportunity for people county-wide…

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Central Friends of the Library

September 6, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

Do you frequent the Central Branch Library? Have you wondered how to get involved and help make it an even…

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Library Card Sign-up Month

September 1, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! The Fresno County Public Library has a goal of signing up at least 2,000…

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New Bookshop Hours Start September 6!

August 29, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

Our summer hours may be over, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be here to sell you great used books…

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Politi Friends September Book Sale

August 19, 2022 Fresno FOL 2 Comments

The Friends of the Politi Branch Library are back with yet another big sale! They’ve amassed quite a collection and…

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“Wilma’s Place” Cookbook Signing

July 19, 2022 Fresno FOL Leave a comment

Local soul food chef Wilma Jean Jackson Lee has added “author” to her resume and is excited to show you…

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  • 50% off at the Bookshop for the month of July!

    50% off at the Bookshop for the month of July!

  • Giving Tuesday 2023

    Giving Tuesday 2023

  • Sunnyside Friends January $5 Bag Sale

    Sunnyside Friends January $5 Bag Sale

Upcoming Book Sales

  • Sunnyside $5 Bag Sale

    Sunnyside $5 Bag Sale

  • 50% Off For the Month of May!

    50% Off For the Month of May!

  • Clovis’ Spring $5 Bag Sale

    Clovis’ Spring $5 Bag Sale

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The Kerman Friends of the Library successfully hel The Kerman Friends of the Library successfully held the first @kerman_cosplay  Cosplay Quest event on Saturday, September 27th, at the Kerman Community Center. Many of the attendees dressed in cosplay costumes and had a great time interacting with guest cosplayers, exploring vendor alley, participating in the scavenger hunt, and asking questions.

The purpose of Kerman Cosplay Quest 2025 was to teach people about cosplay or strengthen their cosplay skills. Presentations ranged from weathering techniques, making your own patterns, wig styling and care, special effects make-up, safety and etiquette at cosplay events, weaving, creating foam horn headbands, and Q&As about closet cosplay, cosplaying on a budget, and even pursuing cosplay as a career. 

Attendees were able to get their photo taken with Spider-Gwen, Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog, a Mandalorian, a Ghostbuster, Shao Khayne from Mortal Combat, the Star Trek crew of the USS Saroyan, Aragorn from Lord of the Rings, and Mal with the Firefly Tribute Truck.

Storytime was held at the Kerman Branch Library with Anna from Frozen, Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb, Tails, and Spider-Gwen.

There were several comments made by attendees about how much fun they had, how much they had learned, and that they couldn’t wait for next year’s event. 

Thanks for everything you do, Kerman Friends!

#friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends #nfolw25 #fresnolibrary #kerman #fresnocounty #cosplay
The Central Friends (@fresnocentralfol) have had t The Central Friends (@fresnocentralfol) have had two great $5 bag sales since last year's Friends Week and have a new, bigger space for their ongoing honor sale. (In case you wondered where the a-frame shelves went, they're now back by the printers!)

In addition to their book sales, the Central Friends have sponsored popcorn and water for Family Movies, candy for a Halloween party, and more, and their President helps coordinate the monthly @80sladiesbookclub!

Thanks for everything you do, Central Friends!

#friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends #nfolw25 #fresnolibrary #downtownfresno #librarylove
All week, we'll be highlighting a few of the thing All week, we'll be highlighting a few of the things some of our branch Friends have been up to this year. First: Bear Mountain!

In addition to keeping their houseplant clipping library up and running, the Bear Mountain Friends recently held a 2-for-$5 bag sale! They also paid to have Bookie Bear, their beloved mascot, refurbished so he can keep looking his best while he welcomes patrons to the branch!

The Bear Mountain Friends also provided seeds and prizes for their ongoing Great Pumpkin Challenge to encourage folks to try growing their own pumpkins! Successful pumpkins are still making their way in, although some were lost to local critters, which is a struggle most gardeners are familiar with.

Thanks for everything you do, Bear Mountain Friends!

#friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends #fresnolibrary #nfolw25 #librarylove #fresnocounty #bearmountain #yokutsvalley
It's one of our favorite times of the year: Nation It's one of our favorite times of the year: National Friends of Libraries Week! The Friends of the Fresno County Public Library is a 501(c)(3), and we've been working together with our Library staff and fellow community members since 1980 to help make the @fresnolibrary the best it can be!

If you're a current member or donor, or you're just a frequent patron of our book sales, thank you very much for helping us do the work we do! If you're not a member, we'd love to have you as a Friend! You can join online anytime at https://www.fresnofol.org/join! 

#nfolw25 #friendsofthelibrary #libraryfriends #fresnolibrary #librarylove
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