September 5th | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us the first Thursday of September for 20% off savings. Check out the new Bans Off Our Books sweatshirts and banned book tote bags in recognition of Books Unbanned.

September 11th | 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Check out the farmer's market, learn what the Friends & Foundation are doing and pick up a free book near the Columbia City Library.

3600 S Edmunds Street, Seattle, WA 98118

September 14th | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Show your school spirit and receive one free book up to $4. Wear a school shirt, flash a school id, sing a school song...from any elementary to college school!

5608 6th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

September 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Need more books? Check our Georgetown location is open every Thursday! Book donations welcome during open hours.

5608 6th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

September 29 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Friends are coming to the Greenwood Branch! Celebrate the end of Banned Books week and listen to Dr. Christopher Hanson, Artistic Director of Rainbow City Performing Arts. Shop the Pop up for literary gifts and nearly new books from $2 - $4.

8016 Greenwood Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103

September 29 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

With our Books for Teachers program we support local teachers and classrooms at Title I Seattle school. We love to hear from our teachers and share their feedback!

If you're a teacher at a Title I school who would like to participate, please write us at booksforteachers@friendsofspl.org to be notified when we have book distribution opportunities.

"I am always so grateful for the opportunity to share these books with my students! It has allowed me to give students several books to take home for keeps. And coming from a Title I school, that means a lot for many of my students and families. Thank you!!" -Vanessa K.

"Thank you so much for providing this resource to our schools to support our students. Your new space is well organized and has lots of great selections for all grades and reading levels." -Caren M.

For the month of September, our partner Collins Books will be having a big sale. Mention "FOSPL newsletter" and all in-store customers will receive 50% off any and all books priced $49.99 and under. Proceeds on select items will benefit The Friends of the Seattle Public Library.

13005 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

October 26th | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

October 27th | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dealers from across North America and beyond descend annually upon Seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manuscripts, broadsides, fine bindings and more.

Come tour the aisles of this most literate city’s beloved event. Meet with specialists from all over the world. Browse this veritable museum of cultural and historical artifacts. There is something interesting and unique to take home for all attendees on any budget.

301 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109

Tickets $10

November 2nd

The Friends of the Seattle Public Library's Annual Meeting is almost here!

Mark your calendars for November 2nd, more details are to follow soon in upcoming newsletters and on social media!