Friends of Eugene Public Library

Friends of Eugene Public Library We are a non-profit membership organization to support the Eugene Public Library. The books/magazines we sell are all donated from community members.

Friends of Eugene Public Library is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening the Library by encouraging people to be involved and providing financial support for programs and projects. Since 1976, the Friends have raised more than 1 million dollars to support Library projects including:
* Children, teen, and adult programs such as story times, classes, performances, lectures

, and Summer Reading for all ages.
* Author talks and special events.
* Start-up of the Sheldon and Bethel branch libraries
* Contributions toward the opening of the Downtown Library
* Audio books, DVDs, music CDs, and other collections
* Library newsletter

We are volunteers from the greater Eugene area. We are always looking for more volunteers, if you have some time you would like to dedicate to the Library. We raise money through our Annual Book Sale in April, the Second Hand Prose book store at the downtown library, and through memberships (financial contributions). To donate books/magazines, bring them to any branch of the library:
* At the Downtown branch - there are book bins in the parking garage under the Library;
* At the Bethel branch - the book bin is across the parking lot inside Rite-Aid;
* At the Sheldon branch - the book bin is located next door in Rite-Aid, just inside the door by the photo counter

Please contact us if you want more information!

08/03/2026

A 300-year-old library tool that enabled a researcher to have seven books open at once, yet conveniently nearby (located at Biblioteca Palafoxiana in Puebla, Mexico)

08/02/2026

Happy National Friendship Day!

On the first Sunday in August, we celebrate National Friendship Day to encourages people across the world to connect with friends. Expand your view of the world by making a new friend or reconnecting with an old friend on National Friendship Day.

Friendships come in many forms, and we begin developing them when we're very young. Throughout our lives, friendships and their meanings evolve. Our classmates and neighborhood pals explored the world with us. Together we shared experiences and made plans for the future. Eventually, paths diverge and new friends find a place in our social experience. Our world expands and our culture changes.

With each new friend, we expand our view of the world. Their experiences contribute to new meaning in our lives. Through friendships, we grow and broaden our horizons. Eventually, the world becomes smaller and more connected.

Celebrate the friends you have and the new ones you have yet to meet! 📚

07/28/2026

Just one more sleep to go 🤭

Let us know your final predictions in the comments ⤵️

07/25/2026

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07/21/2026

🎉 Coming up: free Summer Reading pool parties! Kids and family, dive in at your choice of:
🌞 Amazon Pool - Sat., Aug. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
🌞 Echo Hollow Pool - Sat., Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m.
🌞 Sheldon Pool - Sun., Aug. 9, 2-4 p.m.
Kids up to age 12: if you haven't already, become a Summer Reader! Visit any library location to choose a free book to keep and get your book bingo card. And check our online calendar for tons of free events through August. More info (and printable bingo cards): https://www.eugene-or.gov/1897/Summer-Reading
Eugene School District 4J Bethel School District Active Bethel Community Parenting Now 90by30 Kids In Transition to School Head Start of Lane County City of Eugene Recreation

07/21/2026

Adults: bring a lunch to enjoy at the Downtown Library on select Wednesdays at noon, while listening to entertaining food writings and meeting new friends. Plus take a taste of a featured food each time:
July 22 - Lychee
Aug. 5 - Cheese
Aug. 19 - Ramen

07/18/2026

Getting out of town during these dog days of summer? Don’t forget to take a book along.

Image: Poster shows father and son reading while camping by a lake. Lithographed poster is from the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Artist: Magnus Norstad, 1910s.

07/15/2026

We are excited to once again offer regular opportunities to meet with our Executive Director and Board Members to learn more about the awesome work Eugene Public Library is doing (and how you can get involved), then take a tour of the downtown library.

Join us on Tuesday, July 21 at 10am to learn more about the wonderful things that happen inside and outside the walls of Eugene Public Library. Sign up at eplfoundation.org/talksandtours or at the link in our bio!

07/15/2026

🦖 Did you know dinosaurs used to live right here? Join in fun hands-on learning about "Oregon's Dino Story" at free events with the The Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the Downtown Library.
🦖 Ages 5-9: STEAM Dinosaurs
Wed., July 22, 4:30 p.m.
🦖 Ages 9-12: Dinosaur Discovery
Tues., July 28, 4:30 p.m.
🦖 Plus for ages 5-9 with your grown-ups: drop by to explore dinosaur exhibits and activities any Sunday in July, anytime 1-4:30 p.m.

Address

100 W 10th Avenue
Eugene, OR
97401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15414841452

Website

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