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Welcome

The Friends of the Orinda Library is a non-profit, donations-supported organization dedicated to our community library. Membership is open to all who wish to support libraries, literacy, and books. Volunteers are always welcome!

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Our Bookshop, located on the library level, just outside the library entrance, is open:
Monday-Saturday 1:00-4:00pm
Thursdays, 1:00-6:00pm.

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Support

Donate to the Friends or become a member today—securely online or by mail. Annual individual memberships are available for as little as $50 per year!

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Volunteer

The Friends of the Orinda Library runs with the help of over 65 volunteers working in the bookshop, sorting room, and at our seasonal sales.

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Recent News

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Writing Contest

2025 Writing Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Poul Anderson Writing Contest. The contest is an…
Bookshop Hours extended on Saturday morning
Bookshop

Bookshop Now Open Saturday Mornings

The Friends of the Orinda Library are pleased to announce that the Bookshop has extended…
Children enjoy books donated by the Friends of the Orinda Library
Library News

Donated Books Benefit the Community

The Friends of the Orinda Library are fortunate to receive an abundance of donated books.…
Join us for our annual booksale on the Fourth of July!
Events

4th of July Booksale

Don't miss the largest book sale of the year!  Bookshop volunteers will be setting up…