Friends of the Palo Alto Library

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4000 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Friends of the Palo Alto Library (FOPAL) is a community organization dedicated to supporting the Palo Alto Library through various initiatives, including regular book sales. Located at the Cubberley Community Center, FOPAL features three distinct sale rooms—Main Room, Bargain Room, and Children's Room—where a wide array of books, media, and more are available for purchase.

In addition to monthly sales, FOPAL accepts donations of books and media throughout the week, providing a seamless process for contributors. Volunteers play a crucial role in the operation, assisting with sorting and thanking donors while also facilitating the organization's online sales through platforms like eBay and Discogs.

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Sharon P.
7/10/2025

Friendly, amazing communication on the day of pickup. It was like a good friend was coming to help me out and remove big heavy item's. Definitely will use them again.

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Carmen V.
11/13/2018

Great finds! I have this girlfriend from Spain who is trying to make me more intellectual and also learn about finances and serious topics (I am more into other type of readings)...she is the one...

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Deb N.
9/6/2006

Every 2nd weekend of the month. A quirky, unique place that sells the old books, records, magazines, dvd's, cd's, etc... of the Palo Alto Libraries and from patron donations. There are three...

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Paula W.
9/13/2007

Hah!!!! It cracks me up that yelp's "You Might Also Consider" recommendation that shows up alongside FOPAL is "Diamonds of Palo Alto" -- While I would admit that one finds gems of old books at the...

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Jim P.
2/23/2015

Our local library book sale location, and we love it! Great volunteer staff, well laid out, massive selection! My GF and I always find a fun read or two. The selection also includes CD's,...

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