Friends of the Berkeley Public Library

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2433 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Friends of the Berkeley Public Library Bookstore, located in the Sather Gate Mall near the UC campus, is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. They sell a wide range of secondhand books, CDs, and DVDs to support the Berkeley Public Libraries, offering tax-free purchases and a discounted sale section.

This quiet bookstore carries genres spanning from fiction to drama, fine arts, biography, and travel, providing a diverse selection for book lovers. With very affordable prices and a commitment to benefiting the community, Friends of the Berkeley Public Library Bookstore is a hidden gem for those seeking quality reads while supporting a good cause.

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4.548 reviews
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A L.
4/25/2025

We got so many amazing books - some for 50 cents. I could have spent all day in there. Thank you. It was well organized, too.

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Craig O.
2/10/2025

Efficient and helpful service. Customer focused. A pleasure to deal with. Would donate books, DVD's and CD's without hesitation. I feel my donations are in good hands.

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Mary S.
12/27/2024

Closed for 2 weeks over the holidays (Christmas and New Years). I was looking forward to coming here to browse and put together a donation box, but could not even drop off through a bin.

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Laurie C.
1/16/2025

Very helpful in getting our book donations into their store. It was door to door service. Park on Channing because it's level in from Channing. If you park on Durant there are many awkward steps...

Alan B.
1/25/2025

Great selection, great prices, worthiest of causes, the American public library, thanks, Ben Franklin!

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