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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

Library News

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visits the Orinda Library

On July 31, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier visited the Orinda Library, accompanied by his District Director…
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Orinda Library will soon plant more seeds of learning!

The library will soon have an exciting new feature, a seed library!. That's right you…
Events

Successful Booksale

July 4th was a festive and exciting day in Orinda, marked by the annual parade…
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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…