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!

06/18/2026

Kids and tweens: Bee Amazed! Ages 5-12 are invited to catch the buzz with fun hands-on science led by educators from The Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Free! Choose from:
🐝Bethel Branch Library - Sat., June 20, 3 p.m.
🐝Downtown Library - Fri., July 17, 2 p.m.
🐝Sheldon Community Center - Thurs., Aug. 27, 2 p.m.
Did you know Oregon has more than 500 different kinds of bees. They're vital to our food supply and endlessly fascinating. Get to know these mighty mini-beasts: mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, longhorn bees and of course, honeybees.
Eugene School District 4J Bethel School District Lane Education Service District Nearby Nature WREN in the West Eugene Wetlands Oregon State University Extension - Lane County

06/17/2026

This Friday, June 19, all library locations and return slots will be closed for Juneteenth. Come say hi at our booth at the Juneteenth Gathering!
Via Cultural Services, City of Eugene: Join BLAQ Youth for a Juneteenth Gathering! Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, youth activities, community resources, and more as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community.
⌚️ Friday, June 19, 3-8 p.m.
📍 Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave., Eugene
🎫 FREE!
Learn more: https://www.juneteenthgathering.com/
This event is produced by BLAQ Youth with support from a Downtown Program Fund grant by City of Eugene Cultural Services.
Plus catch the Juneteenth Rhythm & Resilience Celebration:
⌚️ Friday, June 19, 12-6 p.m.
📍 Downtown Riverfront Park
🎫 FREE
With live entertainment, food, kid zone and more hosted by Xcape Dance Academy with support from an Art in the Parks grant from Parks & Open Space, City of Eugene Government and City of Eugene Cultural Services. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/CulturalServices/posts/pfbid0vHEG1jnTMTKXhpPk65iesL3QM3i6KADfDsp3CJB9zUUGDqu5y46LdPsWPUAqSPo8l

06/09/2026

Hey, adults of Eugene! This year, our featured Summer Reading books explore the deep and enduring connections among food, memory, culture and community. Visit any Eugene Public Library location to choose your free gift book while supplies last:
⭐️ "Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil is a collection of delicious short essays filled with wisdom and humor.
⭐️ "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a cozy mystery in which food brings together surprising new friends.
🌞 Save the date for a free talk by Aimee Nezhukumatathil on Sat., July 25, 3 p.m. at the Downtown Library.
🌞 Plus you're invited to drop in for in community book group conversations:
Book groups for "Bite by Bite":
- Sheldon Branch: Tues., July 14, 6 p.m.
- Downtown Library: Thurs., July 23, 6:30 p.m.
Book groups for "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers":
- Bethel Branch: Wed., Aug. 12, 11 a.m.
- Downtown Library: Wed., Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.
- Sheldon Branch: Wed., Aug. 19, 11 a.m.
More info: https://www.eugene-or.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/7440

Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. LeGuin, Octavia E. Butler, just a few of the long, long list of most popular Scien...
06/08/2026

Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. LeGuin, Octavia E. Butler, just a few of the long, long list of most popular Science Fiction authors Our book store managers, Bryan and Tom, invite everyone to stop by soon to browse Second Hand Prose's Science Fiction/Fantasy shelves for great discoveries! Thank you

06/08/2026

Make a terrarium at the Downtown Library!
🌿 Teens (ages 13-19): Wed., June 10, 4:30 p.m.
🌿 Tweens (ages 9-12): Tues., June 16, 4:30 p.m.
Learn the ingredients and layout to use to keep your plants happy and health. All supplies provided. Free.

06/07/2026

GOOD NEWS! It's Chocolate Ice Cream Day!

06/05/2026

Due to an event, Route 52 will not serve any stops on Arrowhead St. on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Use the stop on Irvington Dr. west of Hyacinth St. or Irving Rd. east of Kalmia St. to travel toward Eugene Station.

For Alerts: https://zurl.co/yD0tY

06/05/2026

Purrrfect Summer Guide
It’s meow or never! Bat around some ideas for a hiss-terically fun summer!

Is it summer already? You’ve got to be kitten! We hope you’re feline excited, because this is Eugene Weekly’s annual Summer Guide, where we tell you everything there is to know about what’s happening during the sunny months. You can paw around here for local concerts and markets, or purr-haps you’ll whisker-way for all kinds of festivals. Read on to plan a summer you won’t furget.

P.S. A-paw-logies for these claw-ful cat puns.

https://eugeneweekly.com/2026/06/04/purrrfect-summer-guide/

06/05/2026

🎉Yay! All ages: join us for Summer Reading at Eugene Public Library! Drop by the Downtown Library, Bethel Branch or Sheldon Branch anytime June through August.
🌞All kids and teens get to pick a free brand-new book to keep, plus book bingo cards for kids.
🌞Teens and adults: share a book recommendation for a chance in a free raffle.
🌞Adults: choose a gift copy of one of our featured titles (while supplies last).
🌞 And enjoy free events all over town for everyone, including storytimes, creative activities, book groups and more: https://www.eugene-or.gov/1897/Summer-Reading 🎉
🎉¡Yujuuu! ¡Para todas las edades: participa en la Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca Pública de Eugene! Ven a la Biblioteca del Centro, Bethel o Sheldon, desde junio hasta agosto.
🌞Niños y adolescentes pueden recoger un libro nuevo de regalo, y los niños también pueden llevarse su tarjeta para jugar bingo de libros… ¡gratis!
🌞Adolescentes y adultos: recomienda un libro y participa en una rifa gratis.
🌞Adultos: escoge una copia gratis de uno de los títulos que hemos seleccionado este verano (hasta que se acaben).
🌞Además, tendremos eventos gratis para todos en diferentes lugares de la ciudad, como lectura de cuentos, actividades creativas, clubes de lectura… ¡y mucho más! https://www.eugene-or.gov/4224/Lectura-de-Verano

06/04/2026

Next Stop: Springfield Farmers Market 🚌

Pick up your Market Passport at the LCFM Info booth during the Sunday Market in Springfield, beginning Sunday, June 7th, and explore the market in a new way. 📖✨

Complete activities, engage with local vendors, and experience how we’re Cultivating Food & Community together.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/u8z2v

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

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+15414841452

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