Whittier Library Bookstore - All Proceeds Goes To Whittier Public Library

Largest Non-Profit Bookstore in Southern California

Only 25¢ Hundreds and Hundreds of paperback books, vinyl records, and current magazine issues!

Only 50¢ Hundreds of Music CDs

Only $1 Hundreds of DVDs

PLUS Latest hardback books available starting at $1!

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OPEN - OPEN - OPEN For Sales and Donations Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday 10:30 am to 2 pm. We need gently used books, DVD's, CD's and vinyl records. Also, your financial support is greatly appreciated using the donation button below. 100% volunteer-run and 100% of your donation through this website goes to support the Whittier Public Libary. Anything above $25 will get an annual membership if requested through info@whittierlibrarybookstore.com

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You Shop, Amazon Gives!

Your online purchases can support the library, too. When you order at AmazonSmile (run by Amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to your choice of charitable organizations—such as Friends of the Library.

DONATIONS

You may donate books or other materials during open hours at our bookstore or either library. (Please do not leave donations outside when the store or libraries are closed.)

We receive a wide variety of donations, including books, children’s readers, coffee table books, and magazines. We also accept DVDs, VHS movies, audio books, music tapes and CDs, cassettes, and vinyl records. Also, we receive board games, puzzles, and items related to languages, both written and spoken.

Want us to pick up your books? Call us at 562.696.4498 and ask for John Marzy, or email John atinfo@whittierlibrarybookstore.com.

WHY BE A FRIEND?

The Friends of the Library are major supporters of the Whittier Public Library. To date, we have donated more than $1.8 million toward programs, including the Summer Reading Club, that are vital to the education and well-being of our community—especially the children.

How You Can Join

Memberships start at just $10 a year and entitle the holder to additional discounts at our parking lot sales in May and November.

Joining is easy. Just ask for a membership envelope at either library, drop by, or call the bookstore at 562.696.4498.

BOOKSTORE

We’re located on the corner of Bailey and Comstock (6703 Comstock Ave.) in Uptown Whittier.

We are OPEN:

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

CLOSED MONDAYS, FRIDAYS, AND SUNDAYS

562.696.4498

Every donation and purchase makes a difference. The more we raise together, the more the Whittier Public Library thrives.

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By John Marzy | Jan 17, 2018

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