One of the major benefits of living in a big city is an extensive public library system. But that's not what I'm here to talk about. Instead, I want to share about a program run by the SF Public Library called Friends of the Library.
The SF main library devotes a little corner by the Grove St. entrance to its Friends of the Library store. They sell books that have been donated and the money goes back to the library system. From their website:
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library supports the free public libraries of San Francisco. We provide funding and conduct advocacy and outreach to ensure that all people have equal access to the information, resources and support that our libraries provide. We believe that libraries are anchors for thriving neighborhoods, and that an excellent library system is critical to the health of our city.
I'm all for getting deals on books from used book stores (especially local ones like Green Apple in the Richmond District), so even better if the money contributes to the greater good of the city and its denizens at a time when respect (and funding) for libraries seems to be declining.
As an example of the deals you can find, I was hunting for this book which retails for $35 plus shipping and is nearly impossible to find used copies of. You can imagine my excitement when I spotted it in the Friends of the Library store for just $7!
(Ugh...apologies for the bad lighting!)
As with any store, there will be some overpriced items but deal-hunters should be used to keeping their eyes peeled for treasures overlooked by everyone else, right? :)
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