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The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale First Thursday Used Book Sale
9:00a-12:00p
Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite E-2

The Friends of the Greenville County Library System now opens its book sale warehouse on the first Thursday morning of each month. Browse our collection of barely-used children’s books, fiction and non-fiction books, plus DVDs, CDs and audio books at must-go prices! Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted.



The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Friday, April 20-Sunday, April 22
Merovan Center, 1200 Woodruff Road, Suite E-2

Thousands of gently-used books. 80% donated. 80% hardcover.

  • Friday, 3:00p-8:00p: Open to Friends members only. (Memberships available at the door).
  • Saturday, 10:00a-5:00p: Open to the public.
  • Sunday, 1:00p-5:00p: Open to the public. Everything half-price!

Call 242-5000 x2291 for more information.

Support your library! Bring your book donations to any library location.

We happily accept donations of usable materials for our book sales – hardcover and softcover books, audio books, CDs and DVDs. Just take them to your nearest Greenville County Library branch. Receipts will be given upon request.

We cannot accept magazines, newspapers, VHS tapes, textbooks (unless new or old enough to be considered vintage) and encyclopedias more than five years old.

Join the Friends

The Friends of the Greenville County Library System is a non-profit volunteer organization that raises funds to enhance library programs and services. This year the Friends have committed more than $80,000 in financial support for critical items such as children’s programs and equipment, employee scholarship assistance, and the library’s Access newsletter. Money is raised through used book sales, grants, membership dues and the Friends Gift Shop.

Your membership in the Friends and your purchases at the Friends Used Book Sales and the Friends Shop help to ensure our continued support for the library. Individual membership in the Friends costs as little as $15 per year, with discounted membership rates for students and seniors. By joining the Friends, you are entitled to:

  • Receive the Library System's calendar of events in the mail
  • Attendance at members-only opening nights of the Friends Book Sales
  • Receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Friends Shop in the Hughes Main Library



Friends Scarves

The Friends Shop at the Hughes Main Library

Regular Hours Monday-Saturday | 10a - 4p

The Friends Shop is open year-round and sells books in nearly new condition, as well as retail items such as greeting cards, stationary items and unique gifts. Stop by and look for that special treasure! We are located in the gallery of the Hughes Main Library on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville. Call 242-5000 x2170 for more information.

To see a sample of our current inventory, visit the Friends Shop of the Greenville County Library's photostream.

 

Friends Book SaleThe Friends of the Library provide financial support for such things as:

  • Scholarships for library employees
  • Outreach to teachers
  • Library equipment
  • Children’s programs

As a Friends member you

  • Receive the Library System's calendar of events in the mail
  • May attend members-only opening nights of the Friends Book Sales
  • Receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Friends Shop in the Hughes Main Library

Become a member today!

Membership applications are available at your local library, the Friends Shop
and at the door during our book sales, or use the convenient printable Membership Form.

Call 864-242-5000 x2291 for more information.

 

2011-2012
Officers and Board of Directors

Hamp Sherard
Berea Branch Representative
President

Tony DiPasquale
Main Branch Representative

Maurice Cherry
Travelers Rest Branch Representative
Vice President

Pat McLoughlin
Member-at-Large

Ruth Richburg
Augusta Road Branch Representative
Secretary

Debbi Pendino
Fountain Inn Branch Representative

Vicki Davis
Simpsonville Branch Representative
Treasurer

Kathy Rollins
Greer Branch Representative

Emma Belcher
Member-at-Large
Chair, Friends Shop Committee

Marsha Solder
Pelham Road Branch Representative

Marguerite Brace
Member-at-Large
Chair, Membership Development Committee

Tracey Williams
West Branch Representative

Jaclyn Deter
Member-at-Large

Lana Zack
Member-at-Large
Chair, Book Sale Committee

Linda Dilleshaw
Taylors Branch Representative