Friends of the Library are people like you who believe in and support the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
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Upcoming Book Sales
Winter Warehouse Sale
8456 Vine Street (Hartwell)
Friday, January 15, 10 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 16, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, January 17, 12 noon - 5 pm
Monday, January 18, 10 am - 5 pm
Members Preview Sale on Thursday, January 14, 5 - 8 pm
Please note: There is NO bag day at this sale
See Book Sales for more information.
No Sales At Warehouse In Late December, Early January
If you want to find that unique book for a gift or special holiday material at the Warehouse, be sure to shop early! The Friends Warehouse will be closed to sales after December 14 due to the holiday season and for preparation for the Winter Sale; it will re-open for normal sale dates on Saturday, January 23.
The Warehouse will be open for sales every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm through December 9. In addition, the Warehouse will be open for sales on Saturday, November 28 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) from 10 am to 4 pm, and on Monday, December 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. No sales will be conducted at the Warehouse after December 14 until our annual Winter Warehouse Sale in mid-January (see above for more information on this Sale).
The Warehouse will re-open for its normal schedule of sales on Saturday, January 23 (10 am to 4 pm). The normal sales schedule is every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm (beginning January 27), the second Monday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and the last Saturday of the month from 10 am to 4 pm.
Friends Shop at Main Library Open on Sunday During Holiday Season
Looking for some unique gifts for the holidays? Then be sure to visit The Friends Shop at the Main Library (800 Vine Street, downtown). To make it even easier to find those special gifts, The Friends Shop will be open on Sundays during the holiday season.
The Friends Shop will be open on from 1 - 4 pm on November 29, as well as on December 6, December 13, and December 20.
Click on Friends Shop for more information about the items available, featured items and discounts for members of The Friends.
The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Library make information and knowledge accessible to the communities it serves. The Friends purchases special library materials and equipment, and sponsors numerous programs throughout the year. Funds are generated by memberships, book and shop sales, and gifts and grants. Fifty Years of Friends, by Bob Vitz, “documents the journey of a fledgling organization that started in 1957 and has evolved into a dedicated group of civic-minded individuals determined to make a difference in the community on behalf of the Library that they cherish and love.”