A Hidden Gem: The Friends of the Library Bookstore

The Friends of the Library Bookstore is a hidden gem in Lesiure World. The friendly volunteers who give their time to bookstore keep the operation humming along. Customers can find some of the latest fiction and nonfiction, greeting cards at unheard-of-by-Hallmark prices, as well as priceless items for the home, all of which are donated by your neighbors to support this worthwhile cause.

Need a puzzle? The bookstore has plenty. Thinking about reading a classic or looking for books in a series that you may have missed? Look no further! Looking for a magazine but put off by the prices? Check out the bookstore. Copies of the last three month’s issues are available for 50 cents. Need children’s books or DVDs for the grandkids? The bookstore has them.

This is the place to donate your excess books, small household items, jewelry, dishes, glasses, all the stuff that crowds your closets and cupboards that will become someone’s treasure.

The bookstore is open 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Volunteers are always needed. People who love books and love helping people find that perfect something are encouraged to apply. To apply, fill out an application at the bookstore or call the store at (562) 596-7735.

The bookstore, a 501c(3) organization, annually contributes money to the larger library across the way to purchase new books and equipment, and donates two scholarships to local library tech students. The club received a donation of $50 in honor of Flo Conley, our late president, and failed to note the donor. Please know that whoever you are, we are grateful.

—Pat Kruger