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The purpose of the Friends of the Lompoc Public Library System is to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs. Through quarterly book sales, ongoing Encore materials, and donations, the Friends provide funding for new materials, equipment, and programs for the Lompoc Public Library System. 

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Encore

Encore items are items that are available to purchase throughout the year at the Lompoc and Village branches. Here is a list of current prices by item:

  • Small paperback: $.50 or 3/$1
  • All other books: $1
  • DVDs: $1
  • Audiobooks: $1
  • Music CDs: $1
  • Vinyl records: $1
  • Magazines: $.50

Lompoc

Lompoc Encore shelves

Village

Village Encore shelves

Other items

Canvas book bag $12 Almond Brittle Small $6 Large $15 Chocolate bar $1

Membership

Membership dues will permit members to attend the Friends of the Library Preview Book Sales during the current calendar year and receive the quarterly newsletter. Current membership costs are:

  • Junior (K-8th grade): $1
  • Individual: $10
  • Family: $15
  • Patron Life Member: $250

Membership applications can be picked up at the Lompoc and Village branches, and can be returned by mail or at the branches.

Book Sales

Book sales are held four times a year and follow this schedule:

  • Thursday (Members only): 5-7 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM-6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM-3 PM

    The book sale dates for 2024 are:

    • January 18-20
    • April 18-20
    • July 18-20
    • October 17-19

    Donations

    A significant part of the Friends fund-raising efforts are through book sales of donated materials. Because only certain things can be sold, we have to limit the items we take in. Items that are moldy or that emit a strong odor cannot be accepted. 

    Items we do accept:

    • Books
    • DVDs
    • Music CDs
    • Vinyl records
    • Magazines published in the last three months

    Items we don't accept:

    • VHS tapes
    • Cassette tapes
    • Textbooks
    • Encyclopedias
    • Nonfiction about technology or medicine published more than five years ago
    • Magazines published more than three months ago

    Because donations are processed by volunteers, we can only take so many items at a time. Please limit donations to six boxes or fewer per day.

    Items can be donated at the library during open hours. We cannot take donations during the week of the book sale.