Used Books

Both Friends of the Library groups contribute substantial sums annually to augment the book budgets for the Walnut Creek Downtown and Ygnacio Valley libraries. The majority of these funds are raised through the sale of used books that are donated to the Friends groups. These Used Book Sales at the two libraries are community services that provide a source of funds for the libraries and facilitate efficient “recycling” of books within the community.

All donated books are first made available for inclusion in the library collections. If not used in this way, the books are made available for sale by Friends groups.

The Friends groups have a set of simple guidelines for used book donations.

Walnut Creek Downtown Library

The Friends of Walnut Creek Library are now operating their new book store at 1910 Olympic Blvd., Suite 101, from 10 AM to 4 PM Mondays through Saturdays. Hours and location map.

Ygnacio Valley Library

The Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library have used books available for sale in the library lobby and also sponsor a major sale of used books every three months. Click here for used book sale information.

Used Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends are pleased to accept donations of the following in good to excellent condition:

• Fiction (hardbound and paperbacks)
  
• General non-fiction (hardbound and paperbacks)
  
• Books on tape
  
• DVDs
  
• CDs

When choosing items to donate, please think about whether you would put a book in this condition on your own shelves.

We cannot accept the following: Newspapers, magazines, records, damaged or damp materials, catalogs, or other miscellany.

Donation Instructions

Where: A Used Books Donation Bin is located inside the Ygnacio Valley Library at the back of library, just in front of meeting room.

When: For Ygnacio Valley Library please make your donations during the week (Monday-Friday) or on Saturday during library hours. Do not leave donations when the library is closed. Books left outside are subject to vandalism and may cause walking hazards to library patrons.

Help: If you have a large number of items to donate, you may request a book cart from the library.

Donation receipts: Receipts are available from and signed at the Circulation Desk. You need to prepare your inventory of donations before you request a receipt.