The Friends are busy creating community knowledge, interest and awareness about the Library. We fund special events, programs, & additions to the collection..
Our mission is to create community knowledge, interest and awareness about the Library. And, in so doing, we provide many necessary contributions to the book collection, fund special events and programs, and donate many wonderful physical enhancements to the Library environment itself.
In addition to providing support and funding to the Library, we also have a fully stocked BookShop where we sell donated books at discount prices! For more information about the BookShop please read "Our BookShop's Success Story" below.
Our BookShop's Success Story:
The Friends' of the Library BookShop is an used bookstore located in the Corona Public Library. We are fully operated by volunteers and proceeds from our sales directly benefit library programs and projects. The BookShop generated over $100,000 last year alone.
Our BookShop is special and unique among library bookstores or any other used bookseller. We pride ourselves on our well organized, well stocked shelves with 64 categories and easily navigatable colorful signage. New inventory is put out every day. Our prices are amongst the lowest of any competive bookstores offering the same merchandise, often starting at 50¢ for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcover editions. In addition to books, we also sell audio-visual materials, puzzles, games, sets of books, collectible books, Corona history items, books through Silent Auctions, and gift books.
We offer new book-related gift items such as t-shirts, book bags, mugs, and note cubes. It’s the perfect place to buy a gift for any reader or “book person”.
We have lots of sales – at least one, and usually three of our categories, are 50% off of the marked price at any given time. NEW! For early notification of BookShop sales, ask to be added to our email alerts, just send us your email address. Be sure to print one of our coupons for monthly discounts. Become a member and receive even more discounts and special sales information.
Come visit us. If you're a person who loves books, The Friends’ of Corona Pubilc Library BookShop is definitely a must see!
