Upcoming Events

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Board Meetings
The public is invited to attend our monthly meetings from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM in the Barbara Room at the San Benito County Free Library.
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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Monday, July 27, 2026
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Used Book Sales
Second Saturdays Behind Library, 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, WEATHER PERMITTING!
Featuring member discounts and seasonal complimentary refreshments.
We
We offer an indoor bookshop in addition to a large assortment of
outdoor tables and book carts for customers to browse.
Socialized dogs are always welcome! We offer complimentary treats,
a water bowl, and a bag station. Note that dogs are not allowed to go
within the shop due to spatial constraints and possible allergic reactions.
New Policy: Resellers are now only allowed to shop within the last 30
minutes of our sale.
Have books/vinyl to donate? Bring to our book sales (preferred),
call 831-205-1651, or message sbcfriends.org @gmail.com to schedule
a pick-up appointment.
Given our lack of space in the Bookshed, we only accept items in beautiful/gently used condition and, with the exclusion of classic books, we prioritize fiction published within 10 years.
Vinyl accepted. No encyclopedias, CDs, VHS, or old magazines, please!
CLOSED DECEMBER & JANUARY
FEBRUARY 14, 2026
MARCH 14, 2026
APRIL 11, 2026
MAY 9, 2026
JUNE 13, 2026
JULY 11, 2026
AUGUST 8, 2026
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
OCTOBER 10, 2026
NOVEMBER 14, 2026
Newspaper column
For more bookish happenings, be sure to check out
FOL Board Member Leanne Oliveira's #Bookworm
column in The Mission Village Voice newspaper, in
print and online at www.MissionVillageVoice.com.
(This is not an official FOL publication.)





