Jenny X.
11/16/2025
Amazing place. I loved how you can get books for 1-3$ and they were books that I wanted to get before. Good: - Staff all seem to love what they do! Super kind people - Great value and you...
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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4.551 reviews
Patale M.
10/29/2025
The best. This is run by dedicated volunteers. They get all their books from donations. Prices reflect that: average price is $3. Lots of excellent books at 50 cents. Because it is Berkeley, and...
Veronica B.
11/15/2025
This place has a lot of used books, including two full shelves of math books (which is good by today's standards). The staff is super helpful
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.
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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