Whittier Public Library

What Do the Friends Do?

We have donated more than $1,000,000 to Whittier Public Library since our founding in 1964.

Every year, we make a gift of unrestricted funds to the City, which the Library uses for programming, equipment and publicity for its many services.

Our primary source of income is sales at the Friends Book Store and Central Library. There is no paid staff--all the work is done by a dedicated corps of volunteers.

Our work is also supported by membership dues, the contribution of individuals, families and businesses, and grants from philanthropic organizations.

Francis Minerd

You Can Be a Friend

Membership starts at just $5.00 a year. Complete a form online or pick up an application at the Library. For more information about the Friends, call the Library at 562.464.3452.

Jeff and Jackson loading donations
Yolanda Petersen and Bob Zubillaga
Jody Douglas and Bob Zubillaga

Volunteer!

The Friends need willing hands to work in the book store. Drop by and see how you can help. 6703 Comstock Avenue, corner of Bailey, 562.696.4498.

Make a Donation.

We accept books, audiobooks, periodicals, records, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, maps, and the like. You can take donations to the Central Library or directly to the Book Store. We accept donations during regular store hours and on Thursdays from 10-2.

Shop at Our Store.

You'll find a huge selection of popular titles as well as unusual and hard to find items--all at bargain prices.

Nancy Stewart and Eleanor D'Eliso

Support your Library. Patronize the Friends Book Store.

6703 Comstock Avenue, corner of Bailey. 562.696.4498

Tuesday 10-2
Friday 9-12
Saturday 10-12
Thursday 10-2 (for donations)

This page was last updated on January 29, 2010