SPECIALS THIS WEEK
Monday, May 12 to Saturday, May 17

Happy Mother's Day!

THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

GAMES
Games have been checked for completeness. 
New games and missing items noted next to price.

GREAT COURSES 
LIFELONG LEARNING!
A wide selection of titles at great prices!

A PEOPLE'S HISTORY 
OF THE UNITED STATES
by Page Smith
7 volumes, $30
"It is written for citizens who want to better understand just "who we are as a people" as well as "how did we get to where we are today?"... Because he is an historian who uses (extensively and well) primary sources (letters, diaries, published records) the reader gets to hear from a fascinating range of men and women, most of whom it is likely were unknown to the reader before." Gregory D. Cusack

THE NATURE LIBRARY
1926, 6 volumes, $75
Birds, Wild Flowers, Animals, Butterflies, Garden Flowers, & Trees
48 full-color illustrations in each volume. 

SAVE THE DATE

Annual Member Meeting, Board Installation & Luncheon
Mark your calendar and join us for a special afternoon of celebration, connection, and inspiration at our Annual Member Meeting, Board Installation, and Luncheon.

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:30 AM
Where: Civic Center Community Room 
Featured Speaker: Lian Dolan! Lian is a bestselling novelist, humorist, and podcast host known for her smart, funny takes on modern life.
 
Please note: Your Friends membership must be up to date by May 31 in order to attend. 

SUPER SENSATIONAL
BOOKSALE!

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 12pm-4pm Everyone Welcome
Everything* 3/$1

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 9am-2pm
Everyone Welcome
Everything*: $3/bag**
(We supply the bags)

*Books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, sheet music

BOOK DONATIONS

 Please help by following these guidelines for donations:

1. We prefer that donations be in small or medium size boxes.

2. A maximum of 6 boxes may be dropped off at any one time. If you have a larger donation, please call the Bookstore at 949-759-9667 and leave a message for Paul or Amy to set up an appointment .  We have a dolly available and can supply boxes if needed.

3. All books need to be in good, resellable condition. Books should be clean with no tears, foxing (spotting around/on edges), broken spines, missing pages, etc

4. Fiction & non-fiction should preferably be from the last 6-10 years except for classics and history.

5. We do take DVDs, CDs, DVD games, vinyl records, and jigsaw puzzles.

6. We do not accept:

• Encyclopedias unless they're 100 years old or older
• Reader's Digest condensed books
• Magazines
• Medical books, health books, law books, and travel books older than 8 years.
• VHS or cassette tapes. 

If you have questions, email us at nblibfriend@gmail.com.

A donation receipt will be provided if desired.

Thank you for your support! We could not make our substantial gifts to the Library without your donations.

MONETARY DONATIONS

Thank you for thinking of the Friends of the Library for your donation.

The Friends of the Library accept all monetary donations for all occasions. Cards are sent to the recipient and tax donation letters are sent to those making donations promptly.

Donations can be accepted by coming into our store or mailing them to:

Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library 
P.O. Box 172
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Cash, Checks and Credit Cards are accepted.

Please Provide the following information:

• Credit card information
• The recipients name, address, phone number and email (if known)
• The reason for the gift (birthday, anniversary, celebration, in memory of, in honor of, just because, etc.)
• Cash, Check made out to the Friends of the Library, credit card information (your name, card number, expiration date).

Email us at nblibfriend@gmail.com for more information or questions.
Call the bookstore at 949-759-9667
Come in and see us.

Thank you!

RALPHS and AMAZON

It's easy to link your Ralph's card. Once you link your Card to our organization, all you have to do is shop at Ralphs and swipe your Shoppers Card. Here's how it works:

1. Create a digital account
A digital account is needed to participate in Ralph's Community Contribution Program. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper's Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you chose

2. Link your Card to the Friends
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Ralph's Community Contribution Program selection on your digital account.

1. Sign in to your digital account. Go to "My Account" & "Community Contributions"
2. Search for Friends of the Newport Beach Library or enter our name
3. Select Friends of the Newport Beach Library from the list and click "Save"

While you're here...

Did you know that the Friends’ Bookstore sells on Amazon? It gives us an opportunity to display some of our premium books and boost our gift to the library.

Check out our seller page: Little Avocado2 Books

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE

Newport Beach Central Library

• Shop on the first day of the Triannual Book Sale for best selection.
• A membership meeting in June with a noted author as speaker.

Become a member today!

Download and print the membership application in the Friends brochure below or pick up a membership application at the Friends Bookstore in the Central Library. Please return the completed application and annual membership dues to the Bookstore.

Interested in Volunteering?

Download the application or pick up one in person and return it to the Bookstore.

Questions?

Contact Friends of the Library at: nblibfriend@gmail.com

NB Friends of the Library
PO Box 172
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD 

• President/Bookstore Manager - Amy Hunt
• Annie Vangrow - 1st VP/Programs
• Becky Halladay - 2nd VP/Membership
• Ita Vandenbroek - 3rd VP/Book Sales
• Janet Callister - Marketing Director
• Catherine Wallach - Secretary
• Susan Caine - Treasurer
• Wendy Frankel - Volunteer Coordinator

Friends of the Library Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month except for June and November at 10:00 a.m.