About the Friends
These Friends Groups are often composed of dedicated volunteers who understand the vital role libraries play in our communities. They organize various events, from book sales to charity teas, all aimed at raising funds to support library services and programs. Their efforts ensure that libraries can continue to provide free access to books, educational resources, and community events.
Moreover, Friends Groups advocate for libraries, raising awareness about their importance and encouraging local governments and businesses to invest in them. They also contribute their time, energy, and expertise, helping with everything from sorting books to running bookstores.
In essence, Friends Groups are the unsung heroes of our libraries. Their unwavering support and passion help ensure that libraries remain vibrant and accessible to everyone in the community. Thanks to these champions, our libraries can continue to be places of exploration, discovery, and community connection.
Fillmore Friends of the Library
Supporting Libraries Fillmore Library
Katharine Bright McDowell
c/o Fillmore Library
P.O. Box 744
Fillmore, CA 93016
Bookstore Information
Please be sure to make contact with Friends' staff to get clear directions. Thank you for your patience.
Notes: Hardbacks $1; Paperbacks $.50; Children's $.25
Please check with staff re: donations
Oak Park Friends of the Library
Supporting Libraries Oak Park Library
Pete Rollo, President
c/o Oak Park Library
899 N. Kanan Road
Oak Park, CA 91377
Bookstore Information
Please be sure to make contact with Friends' staff to get clear directions. Thank you for your patience. Donate books in very good or better condition. We do not accept Encyclopedias, Magazines, VHS tapes or cassettes, textbooks, or old library books.
Ojai Valley Library Friends & Foundation (OVLFF)
Supporting Libraries Meiners Oaks Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library
Judy Oberlander, President
P.O. Box 1005
Ojai, CA 93024
(805) 646-4064
Bookstore Information
Where: Twice-Sold Tales Bookstore
121 E. Ojai Ave.,
Ojai CA 93023
(805) 646-4064
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Email: ovlff121@gmail.com
Hours: 11am - 5pm Daily
Notes: Please take donations directly to the bookstore. No textbooks, encyclopedias, or condensed books
Port Hueneme Friends of the Library
Supporting Libraries Ray D. Prueter Library
Jo Ann Van Reenan, President
P.O. Box 532
Port Hueneme, CA 93044-0532
United States
Bookstore Information
Please be sure to make contact with Friends' staff to get clear directions. Thank you for your patience.
Notes: Donations accepted
Ventura Friends of the Library (VFOL)
Supporting Libraries Avenue Library, E.P. Foster Library, Hill Road Library, Saticoy Library
Mary Olson, President
PO Box 403
Ventura, CA 93002
Bookstore Information
E.P. Foster Library
The bookstore in E.P. Foster Library is open Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sundays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Ventura Friends of the Library accepts donations of used books, DVDs and CDs at E.P. Foster Library. Books may be left in the blue wooden bins in front of the bookstore area. Donations of books, DVDs and CDs are also accepted at Hill Road (blue wooden bin inside near the library entrance), and Saticoy library.
Please bring large donations of more than 2 bags to the Friends' warehouse facility which is open on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 am (or by appointment). The warehouse is a small structure located within the county's Saticoy General Services/Public Works yard at 11251 Riverbank Drive.
To make an appointment to deliver large donations to E.P. Foster Library or to the warehouse or for other questions, please email bookstore@venturafriendsofthelibrary.org.
Please do not bring donations to our other library locations, as we have no way to handle these at this time.
VFOL Warehouse
Where: Off of Wells Rd and County Dr, south of 11251 Riverbank Drive (see map below) -- within the County's Saticoy General Services/Public Works Yard
Hours: Fridays 9am to 11am
Notes: Please do not donate magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias or condensed books. For large donations email bookstore@venturafriendsofthelibrary.org for an appointment if needed.
Donation Guidelines
Donations are accepted at most libraries and are tax-deductible - check with your library for their donation policy and ask for a receipt when you donate.
Please only donate gently used, clean books, tapes, CDs, DVDs - we cannot accept moldy, mildewed, or items with damaged or missing parts.
Because of limited storage, please consult the library or Friends store staff before bringing a large donation.
Be sure to follow donation guidelines for the specific library regarding magazines; some libraries do not accept magazines or have strict guidelines regarding which magazines they will accept. Check with library staff or Friends before donating.
Libraries may elect to add donated books to their collection. Typically, only new, recently published books are added. Sometimes an older book in good condition may be added to replace a damaged item.
For non-book donations, please see our Donations page.
Thank you for thinking of Ventura County Library!