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!

06/05/2026

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

06/04/2026

Ages 13-19: sign up now to volunteer with Teen Team at Eugene Public Library this summer!
The spring session of Teen Team will meet every Tuesday in July and Aug., 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library. Help out, learn skills, meet friends, and earn school service hours.
More info and sign up: https://eugene.libcal.com/event/16862425

06/03/2026

Free concert: Platypus Clarinet Orchestra! On Sat., June 6, 4 p.m., all ages are invited to a delightful family-friendly concert by famously fun group of 39 clarinetists -- young and old, pros and amateurs -- from across western Oregon.
Clarinets have been used in a variety of musical styles including classical, folk, popular, and jazz, all represented in this concert program. This orchestra started in 2012 with the name inspired by blending Ducks (Eugene) and Beavers (Corvallis). Currently, its clarinet family includes Eb Soprano, Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Bass and Eb ContraAlto, creating a big warm sound like a pipe-organ made of wood.

06/03/2026

In cooperation with the Skinner Butte parking lot and summit road will be closed until sometime in October. There has been a history of illegal firework activity and brush fires, particularly during the summer season. Closing this area to vehicles helps reduce that risk.

The summit will remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists (no e-motorcycles) by numerous trails and the paved road that leads to the summit.

06/02/2026

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

06/02/2026

📣 Hi ! Your June newsletter's here, featuring free opportunities and activities at your library including Summer Reading for all ages: https://conta.cc/3Q8DqIC
Upcoming events include a concert by Platypus Clarinet Orchestra, tea tastings, fruit-stamp art, teen volunteering, making ice cream, a vinyl listening party, book groups, karaoke and learning about bees. Plus book bingo for kids, reading recommendation raffles for teens and adults, and many, many more opportunities for fun, learning and community connection.
Sign up to get future monthly newsletters delivered direct to your inbox: https://www.eugene-or.gov/3411/Library-Newsletter

06/02/2026

New exhibition explores the foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence.

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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