January Events

 

Hours updates: The FriendShop at Central Library is closed today, December 31, for restocking and January 20 in commemoration of MLK Day.

First Thursday sale! 20% off at the FriendShop

January 2 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Join us at the FriendShop on the first Thursday of January for 20% off all gifts.

 
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Winter has really only just begun...and what better way to cozy up than with a sweatshirt that also broadcasts your love of libraries! Available on our website and at the FriendShop.


FriendShop: Central Library Level 3

1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

2nd Saturday Georgetown Art Attack

January 11 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


The Friends love partnering with Georgetown Art Attack for Second Saturdays.

We are featuring art this month by Friends volunteer Kay Burrell (find her on Etsy: KaysKollageKards).


5608 6th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

 
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Georgetown used bookshop: open Thursdays

January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


Visit us every Thursday--January has five of 'em! The Friends have the best deals in town on used books, with nearly all titles $1–$4. Book donations are welcome during open hours.

 
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Tuesday appointments for independent used booksellers

 
 

January 7, 14, 21, & 28


We are excited to invite independent booksellers to our Georgetown used bookshop for private buying appointments every Tuesday this January.


Our curated collection of signed books and other unique finds is half off just for these wholesale customers.


Please email info@friendsofspl.org or reply to this newsletter to schedule. Bring your reseller permit for tax-free shopping!

Books for teachers is back!

January 25 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


Are you a Title I Seattle teacher?

The Friends gave almost 10,000 books to teachers for their classrooms. Join us at our next Books for Teachers event!


This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating, please email BooksForTeachers@FriendsofSPL.org

 
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*Want to support Books for Teachers? Contribute a book via our Target gift registry.*

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