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Map to Book Place, 1608 Grant Avenue, Novato
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 pm.
Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Phone:
415 209 0212
We are a nonprofit 501(3) group of volunteers dedicated to making our library system and its programs the best they can be. Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be a friend. Our non-profit tax ID is 23-7098721.
“We’re WHAT?!?”
Imagine OUR surprise when the Pacific Sun phoned to inform us we were voted Best Used Book Store in their 2024 poll!! We are so excited, grateful, shocked, (and other adjectives), but we’re hoping this will encourage more people to come up to Novato and take a look for themselves. We’re a little biased, but we believe that we are the best deal on books, movies and music donated by a very well-read community.
We corralled just a few of our volunteers (we have more than 50); pictured are (l to r) Marcie Burley, Barbara Madrid, Cynthia Wong, Claire Adams, Edith Stover and Carol Teller.
Come visit us soon!!
We’re having a Bag Sale!
Our shelves are filled-to-bursting with popular Fiction and Mysteries, so we thought it was time to try a Bag Sale just on those two categories. Our one-day sale is Saturday, October 5, from 10-4, and here are the details:
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Pay $12 to fill a standard paper grocery bag; please do not bring any oversized reusable bags
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If you only find a few books, you can purchase at the reduced price of $2 for Fiction and $1 for Mystery Hardcover or large softcover
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Literature, Science Fiction, Romance and Current Releases are EXCLUDED
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Cash or check only, so come prepared (small bills appreciated)
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Park in back for easy in-and-out via our back door
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We restock during the day
This is a perfect time to stock up for your fall/winter reading, or even find a few holiday gifts!
SEE YOU ON OCTOBER 5
The Friends work with library staff to sponsor:
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Entertainment, education, and connection for local communities through book clubs, lectures, storytimes, movie nights, and crafting classes.
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Internet and technology access, computer literacy skills, and support for individuals, businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.
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Conversation clubs in Spanish and English for adults learners and bilingual storytimes for children.
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Give away books for children to keep and cherish. Last year over 1500 new books were given to children in partnership with First 5 Marin.
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On the Wall Art lending programs.
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The Shop at South Novato, with hands-on learning and activities for all ages.
October at The Book Place
There’s lots going on at the store this month. Our specials include 50% off Religion and Spirituality sections, along with Art (specially-priced art and collectibles are excluded).
Our spooky collection of Halloween books is up in the Kids’ Room - lots to choose from for all ages!
Book Donation Info
We are always in need of gently-used materials to keep our selection fresh. We are in particular need of the non-Fiction categories: History, Biography, Military, Science, etc. However, we ask that you check the Donations Guidelines before packing your donation, as many categories have limits (such as, nothing published more than 5 years ago). We accept donations on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am-4pm, at our large rollup door behind the store. Pull into the parking lot and look for us, where we’ll quickly screen your donation and provide a receipt if you like. If you are donating more than 2-3 bags/boxes, please phone ahead (415-209-0212) to check if we have room to take your donation, or if you have questions about anything you wish to donate. Thanks in advance!
The Book Place is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 4 pm.
Donations accepted Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ONLY 10am- 4pm.