SPECIALS THIS WEEK
Tuesday, January 26 to Saturday, January 31

REMINDER!
Redeem your Bookstore Bucks in January!

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THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 

THE GRAND TOUR
This series covers "the world's great natural sites and architectural masterpieces with stunning photos and authoritative texts, profusely illustrated."

CHILDREN'S BOOKS
These wonderful books are in great condition! Only $1 each.

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Sets & Series

1926 CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPEDIA 
A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge
10 Volumes, good condition, $30
Published during a major revision cycle, this edition reflects the transition from Victorian-era scholarship to early 20th-century perspectives. It is noted for its high-quality color maps and numerous contributors from leading universities. Each volume is roughly 800–900 pages long, providing a comprehensive "dictionary of useful knowledge" covering history, science, geography, and biography.

THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD WAR II ENCYCLOPEDIA 
Complete 24 volumes, 1978, $30
Explore the detailed history of World War II with the Illustrated Encyclopedia Set, Volumes 1-24, published in 1978. Ideal for history buffs! The set offers comprehensive visual histories with photos, maps, and expert articles covering battles, leaders, technology, and the home front.

THE BRIDGERTONS
by Julia Quinn
Historical romance books the popular Netflix show was based on. It follows eight aristocratic siblings as they navigate love, marriage, and scandal in Regency-era London's high society. 

BRYANT & MAY 
by Christopher Fowler
Bryant and May are Golden Age Detectives who head the Peculiar Crimes Unit, London’s most venerable specialist police team, "a division founded during the Second World War to investigate cases that could cause national scandal or public unrest. The technophobic, irascible Bryant and smooth-talking modernist John May head a team of equally unusual misfits who are just as likely to commit crimes as solve them."

BOOK SALE SOON!

FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 1pm-4pm 
Everyone Welcome
Everything 3/$1

SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 9am-2pm
Everyone Welcome
Everything: $3/bag, $5/bankers box
(We supply the bags & boxes)

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.