Friends Corner Book Shop | Lafayette CA

Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale.

Saturday, September 21, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.

Visit before or after your fun day at the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival!

Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.

WOW Presents:

Oakland Zoo: Partner in Wildlife Conservation

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 2pm
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette Library and Learning Center

Housing more than 850 animals, the Oakland Zoo is situated on a scenic location above I-580 off Golf Links Road in the Oakland hills. Through its innovative exhibits and programs, the Zoo serves as a major Bay Area educational resource for families, individuals, and schools.

WOW is pleased to host Dr. Megan Sweet, Vice President of Learning and Engagement, as she discusses the importance of Empathy and its connection to care of the natural world, why taking care of the planet is a form of social justice, and the Zoo’s participation in restoring bison to roam freely on Blackfeet tribal lands in Montana.

Register for this free program at:

http://www.tinyurl.com/wow-Oct2024

The Wonders of the World (WOW) lecture series is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.

It’s Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you’re new to the community, or new to reading, or just haven’t yet explored all the wonders of our beautiful library, now’s the time!!

It’s National Quiet Day. How are you spending it?

Sweet Thursday Presents:

John King: Portal: San Francisco's Ferry Building and the Reinvention of American Cities

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 7:00pm
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette Library and Learning Center

The Ferry Building built in San Francisco’s Gilded Age with its iconic clocktower was the portal to the world. SF Chronicle Urban Design Critic John King traces its rise, fall, and rebirth, his narrative rich with feats of engineering and civic imagination. Portal is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of SF and the future of American cities.

Register to attend this free event at www.tinyurl.com/sweet-Sept2024.

Doors will open at 6:30 for guest to enjoy coffee and sweets. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Orinda Books.

Sweet Thursday author talks are presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.

It’s National Read a Book Day! Hope you’ve spent the day immersed in a favorite! If you finished up and need something new for tomorrow, we’ll be open!

It’s National Eat Outside Day! Consider it pre-gaming for Labor Day!

Friends Corner Book Shop will be closed Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶 🐕 🐩

It’s National Thrift Shop Day! And It’s National Nonprofit Day!

We’re a thrift shop! We’re a nonprofit! 2 in 1!

Friends of the Lafayette Library and our shop, Friends Corner Book Shop, exist to support the programs, collections, and services of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center!

Bring us your gently used books that you’ve finished enjoying, and buy some different ones - it all works together to help the library!

It’s Bookstore Romance Day! Okay, we’ll play!

Friends Corner Book Shop is having a big back to school sale on children’s books!

During the entire week of August 12-August 17, all children’s books will be 50% off.

Support your kids! Support your teachers! Support the Lafayette Library and Learning Center!

Shop hours are:
Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Closed

It’s National Book Lovers Day!

Is your “ToBeRead” pile more like a shelf, or a room? Then you might be a book lover!

If you need to compete with the rest of us, come on by our book shop, and support your local library at the same time!

Friends Corner Book Shop will be closed on Monday, August 5, for inventory.

Regular shop hours the rest of the week:

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Closed

Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale!

Saturday, July 20, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.

Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.

Hope to see you there!

It’s National Kitten Day!

It’s National Rose Month! 🌹

Friends Corner Book Shop will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Sweet Thursday (ON A TUESDAY!) Presents:

Brad Mangin and Brian Murphy: 28: A Photographic Tribute to Buster Posey

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 7:00pm
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette Library and Learning Center

Longtime sports photographer Brad Mangin teams up with veteran radio host and sportswriter Brian Murphy and Buster Posey himself in a visual celebration of Buster Posey’s twelve seasons with the San Francisco Giants.

Brian Murphy wrote the introduction and teammates, managers, and other sports luminaries tell the story of Buster’s illustrious career, from the heartfelt perspective of those who know him the best. You don’t want to miss this!

Register for this free event at:

http://www.tinyurl.com/sweet-June2024

Doors will open at 6:45 for guest to enjoy coffee and sweets. Books will be available for purchase.

Sweet Thursday author talks are presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.

Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale in celebration of Lafayette Community Day!

Saturday, June 1, every book in the shop will be 50% off. After you’ve finished your community project, drop by and get yourself a reward for your hard work!

Shop hours are 10am-4pm.

Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.

Hope to see you there!

It’s National Photography Month!

Friends Corner Book Shop will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday.

It’s World Bee Day! We know some of you local folks would like to create your own honey! We’ve got books!! 🐝

Sweet Thursday Author Series presents:

Katie Hafner: The Boys

Thursday May 16, 2024 - 7:00pm
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette Library and Learning Center

“The Boys” begins with a letter from a bike touring company, asking the main character not to sign up for another trip Why? Katie Hafner’s taut and utterly delightful debut is a novel of multitudes. It is character study, social commentary on pandemic isolation and an incredible journey back to center.

As we emerge from a period of forced introversion, “The Boys” provides the perfect antidote. For anyone who now feels anxious about leaving the house or traveling abroad or re-entering the world, you will find a kindred spirit in Ethan Fawcett. This is a delicious read filled with humor and surprise for readers of Anne Tyler and Kevin Wilson.

Register for this free program at:
http://www.tinyurl.com/sweet-May2024

Doors open at 6:45 for coffee and sweets before the program. Orinda Books will be on site selling copies of the book.

Sweet Thursday programs are presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

Make your teachers happy! Give them a gift certificate to Friends Corner Book Shop!