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, raise supplemental funds, 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.

 600,000

donated items processed by volunteers each year.

$2.4+

million raised and given since 2009.

2019 Statistics

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.

The funds we raise from your book purchases and your membership support library collection development, Summer Reading, Incarcerated Services, staff education, and much more.

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 Storefronts!

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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Let’s be friends! Community committed to support, promote, raise awareness and funds for Johnson County, Kansas libraries. Literacy advocates. 📚 ❤️

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Aaand then proceed to read it in one sitting... 📚 #ILovetheLibrary #Bibliophile #BookLove #Bookstagram #KCBookstagram

Aaand then proceed to read it in one sitting… 📚

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We've got a whole new website! 🥳 We're hoping all the information you need to know will be much easier to find. Check it out through our profile whenever you want to know when the next book sale is or when you can drop off book donations - or about upcoming advocacy events! PLUS, soon we'll be making it even easier to become a Friend or renew your membership! 🥰

We`ve got a whole new website! 🥳 We`re hoping all the information you need to know will be much easier to find.

Check it out through our profile whenever you want to know when the next book sale is or when you can drop off book donations – or about upcoming advocacy events!

PLUS, soon we`ll be making it even easier to become a Friend or renew your membership! 🥰 …

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April 14 is #DonateaBookDay! While the Friends are not open to accept your book donations today, you can drop off gently used books with us every Saturday morning between 9 am and 11 am - no matter how many boxes you may have! Most Johnson County Library branches also have donation bins where you can drop off small amounts! For more information, visit friendsofjcl.org/donate-to-friends-of-johnson-county-library.

April 14 is #DonateaBookDay! While the Friends are not open to accept your book donations today, you can drop off gently used books with us every Saturday morning between 9 am and 11 am – no matter how many boxes you may have!

Most Johnson County Library branches also have donation bins where you can drop off small amounts!

For more information, visit friendsofjcl.org/donate-to-friends-of-johnson-county-library. …

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The Friends were proud to be a part of the recent Un-Dumpster Day held by @bereusefull! This event diverted 4.5 tons of still-good items, 1.5 tons of documents, 2,484 lbs of electronics, and 80 used tires from local landfills. WOW! If you'd like to donate your used books to give them a new life - and support the @jocolibrary at the same time - we hold donation drop-off events every Saturday! Stop by between 9:00 am and 11:00 am at our Sorting Center, located at 8279 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS to make your gift. #KCNonprofit #KCRecycling #UsedBookDonation #FriendsoftheLibrary #JohnsonCountyLibrary #JohnsonCounty #BeReUsefull

The Friends were proud to be a part of the recent Un-Dumpster Day held by @bereusefull!

This event diverted 4.5 tons of still-good items, 1.5 tons of documents, 2,484 lbs of electronics, and 80 used tires from local landfills. WOW!

If you`d like to donate your used books to give them a new life – and support the @jocolibrary at the same time – we hold donation drop-off events every Saturday!

Stop by between 9:00 am and 11:00 am at our Sorting Center, located at 8279 Melrose Dr., Lenexa, KS to make your gift.

#KCNonprofit #KCRecycling #UsedBookDonation #FriendsoftheLibrary #JohnsonCountyLibrary #JohnsonCounty #BeReUsefull …

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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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