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We are Friends of
Johnson County Library

Friends of Johnson County Library is a member-supported nonprofit organization promoting community awareness and participation in library services. We serve as library advocates and promote literacy and lifelong learning.

Great Friends make great libraries! Great libraries make your community a great place to live!

Become a Friend

Giving Back to the Library

The Friends are the single largest donor to the Johnson County Library.

18,000+

hours given by volunteers in 2023.

 600,000

donated items processed by volunteers each year.

$2.5+

million given since 2023.

The winning 2022 bookmark designs

Bookmark Design Contest

Submissions are now open for the 2024 Friends of Johnson County Library Bookmark Design Contest! Be sure to submit your entry before July 29 at 5:00 pm.

Learn How to Enter

Friends Pop-Up Book Sales

Find great deals on gently-used books! Fantastic quality and popular titles every Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, and Saturdays, 11:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Now open on select Tuesdays this summer! Join us June 11, July 9, and August 13 for our Secondhand Tuesday sales, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

16k+

Items for sale!

25¢

Prices starting at just a quarter!

All Friends members receive 20% off of their purchase. Join now!

All Sales Located at Friends Headquarters:

8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS 66214

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Book Donations

Do you have gently used books to donate to the Friends?

We hold Drive-up Donation Events every Saturday (except during inclement weather).

Volunteers will be available to accept your donations on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Friends Headquarters – 8279 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS 66214.

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Car Donations

Selling a car is good, but donating a car is better! We handle the pick-up, sale, and paperwork all for free. Plus, vehicle donations are tax-deductible. We accept cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and more and provide free pick-up.

Donate Today

Shop our Online Used Book Stores!

Need to shop online – but still want to support the Friends? Check out our selections on Amazon, Ebay, or Abe Books!

Amazon

Shop our Amazon storefront!

Shop Amazon

Ebay

Over 3,500 items available to browse on Ebay!

Shop Ebay

abe Books

Do you love vintage books? Shop our specialty selection!

Shop Abe Books
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Turn your wheels into wins by donating your unwanted vehicle to Friends of Johnso County Library! Your generous donation not only clears space and qualifies you for a tax deduction, but also helps us to continue our mission to support literacy and serve as Library advocates, making a meaningful impact in our community. Learn more about how you can make a difference by visiting friendsofjcl.org/donate-a-car-to-friends-of-johnson-county-library.

Turn your wheels into wins by donating your unwanted vehicle to Friends of Johnso County Library!

Your generous donation not only clears space and qualifies you for a tax deduction, but also helps us to continue our mission to support literacy and serve as Library advocates, making a meaningful impact in our community.

Learn more about how you can make a difference by visiting friendsofjcl.org/donate-a-car-to-friends-of-johnson-county-library. …

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Don't forget - mass market paperback books are just 25¢ on 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 at the Friends of Johnson County Library Used Book Sale...so don't miss out! See you tonight! 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Thursday, July 25, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at 8279 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS

Don`t forget – mass market paperback books are just 25¢ on 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 at the Friends of Johnson County Library Used Book Sale…so don`t miss out! See you tonight!

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Don`t know what to read next? We recommend checking out the Library`s "We Recommend" page for ideas! Find it at www.jocolibrary.org/we-recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the big book sales?

Through careful research and financial analysis, we have found that the “big book sale” business model is a poor one. It’s extremely expensive and puts most of our inventory in passive storage for most of the year. It just doesn’t make sense to squirrel those treasures away for months at a time when we have people eager to support us year-round!

We now offer weekly pop-up sales on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our sorting center at 8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS, 66214. We hope to see you there!

When is your next book sale?

Our used book sales are every Thursday from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (March through August) and every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (year-round) at our sorting center at 8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS, 66214, except for holidays or inclement weather. Please see the upcoming schedule here – or check out our social media for any cancellations.

Are you located at a Library?

No, Friends of Johnson County Library is not located at a Johnson County Library branch. We accept book donations and hold our weekly book sales at our headquarters located at 8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa, KS 66214 in the Pine Ridge Business Center.

Can I drop off book donations at the Library?

Small-quantity donations (one bag, small box, or armful) are now accepted during Library business hours at most Library branches. Library staff will not be available to help you unload your donation. Please look for donation bins.

  • Antioch
  • Blue Valley
  • Cedar Roe
  • Central Resource
  • Corinth
  • De Soto (no donation bin)
  • Edgerton (no donation bin)
  • Gardner
  • Leawood
  • Lenexa
  • Shawnee
  • Spring Hill (no donation bin)

If you need help unloading your donation, please visit the Friends sorting center during our donation drop-off hours on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. More information can be found here.

Can you find a specific book for me?

We are happy to help you look for a book during our Saturday sales. However, our inventory is not computerized, and we do not offer private shopping via email or social media messaging.

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