National Friends of Libraries Week is October 20 - 26.

Friends of Libraries Week
is October 20 - 26!

Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and so much more. Show some love for the Friends of Johnson County Library this week — attend a booksale, send a thank-you card, write a letter, or for the ultimate act of love: Join the Friends!

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Libraries for all! All for Libraries!

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!

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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 1999
as of July 2024.

National Friends of Libraries Week is October 20 - 26.

The Friends of Johnson County Library are celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week (October 20 – 26) by presenting the winners of our annual Bookmark Design Contest! The winning illustrations will be printed as bookmarks and distributed during the year at the 14 branches of the Johnson County Library and at Friends book sales. This yearly competition celebrating the love of reading and the talent of our community has been going strong for over 30 years.

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The winning 2022 bookmark designs

New! Friends Merch

We now have shirts and sweatshirts for sale that declare your support for public libraries, intellectual freedom, and Friends of Johnson County Library.

New designs coming soon!

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Friends Pop-Up Book Sales

Find great deals on gently-used books! Fantastic quality and popular titles every Saturday from 11:30 am – 5:00 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.

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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!

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Ebay

Over 3,500 items available to browse on Ebay!

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abe Books

Do you love vintage books? Shop our specialty selection!

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Not to toot our own horn...but next week is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!! 🥳 We can't wait to announce the winners of our annual bookmark contest and to share some amazing things about the Friends. If you aren't a Friend of the Johnson County Library yet, there's no better time to join than now! Learn more at joinjclfriends.org. #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek #FriendsoftheLibrary #LibraryFriends #JCLFriends

Not to toot our own horn…but next week is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!! 🥳

We can`t wait to announce the winners of our annual bookmark contest and to share some amazing things about the Friends.

If you aren`t a Friend of the Johnson County Library yet, there`s no better time to join than now!

Learn more at joinjclfriends.org.

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Join the Friends and thousands of readers across the country for the #FreedomToRead Community Day of Action on Saturday, October 19! What are some things you can do to participate? 📖 Make a plan to vote! 📖 Report censorship. 📖 Check out (and read!) a banned book. There are lots of ways you can take action as an individual, in your community, and online to help protect the freedom to read and become more informed about and engaged in democracy. #UniteAgainstBookBans #ReaderVoterReady #IntellectualFreedom #LibraryAdvocacy

Join the Friends and thousands of readers across the country for the #FreedomToRead Community Day of Action on Saturday, October 19!

What are some things you can do to participate?

📖 Make a plan to vote!
📖 Report censorship.
📖 Check out (and read!) a banned book.

There are lots of ways you can take action as an individual, in your community, and online to help protect the freedom to read and become more informed about and engaged in democracy.

#UniteAgainstBookBans #ReaderVoterReady #IntellectualFreedom #LibraryAdvocacy …

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Have you moved recently? Have you changed your name? You might need to update your voter registration! It’s easy → Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/register to check your status and/or register to vote. #NationalVoterEducationWeek

Have you moved recently? Have you changed your name? You might need to update your voter registration!

It’s easy → Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/register to check your status and/or register to vote.

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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 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.

  • Blue Valley
  • Cedar Roe
  • Central Resource
  • Corinth
  • De Soto (no donation bin)
  • Edgerton (no donation bin)
  • Gardner
  • Leawood Pioneer
  • Lenexa City Center
  • Merriam Plaza
  • Monticello
  • Oak Park
  • 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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