Friends of the College of the Desert Library

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Friends of the College of the Desert Library

Non-profit organization to support the COD Library They have sponsored author luncheons, book reviews, charter tours, teas, scholarship awards and more.

Our mission is to share members' enthusiasm for literature and libraries with the community and to raise funds to achieve those goals. Since its formation and incorporation in 1970, the Friends have supported the COD Library through a variety of activities. Their primary fund-raising activity, a book sale called Twice Sold Tales, provides the Library with tens of thousands of dollars annually. Thi

s money provides vital materials, from books to equipment, that the library would not otherwise be able to obtain. Additionally, the Friends support the Library's Desert Collection by providing funds for new books and by creating a Desert Collection bibliography. This bibliography is available at the college library.

09/07/2026

On Saturday, August 22 about 7:00 AM the driver of the car in the photo below (a Buick Crossover), got out of the car, took the Friends of the COD Library white plastic A frame sign with "Puzzle Palooza -- Saturday 9 to 3", and put it in the back seat of his car. It happened at the Monterey entrance to College of the Desert. He then went around the traffic circle and headed north on Monterey. If you recognize the car or can provide any information as to the whereabouts of our sign please let us know. We just want the sign back.

08/24/2026

The Friends of the COD Library Puzzle Palooza was so much fun. Nine teams competed in a speed contest with the winning teams completing the puzzle in under 90 minutes. The Hudson Sort & Seekers team completed their puzzle in 51 minutes winning $100. The Pieces Out! team completed their puzzle in 70 minutes also winning $100. Congratulations to all the teams who competed and supported the Friends of the COD Library. And, thanks to all the volunteers who made this event happen.

07/16/2026

Love puzzles? 🧩 Join us August 22 for our first Puzzle Palooza! There will be Puzzles for SALE and also for you to come PLAY!

We'll be hosting two 500-piece puzzle Speed Contests - and you could win $100 if you're the quickest finisher of the session! Visit iendsofcodlibrary.org/event-6707721 for details and to REGISTER to play.

Tag your best puzzling friends to join you!

04/23/2026

We're celebrating World Book Day today by reminding you to share your love of books. We raise money for the COD Library through your generous book donations.

Book donations are accepted on Monday Mornings from 8am to 11am and Monday afternoons from 1pm to 3pm.

04/19/2026

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of our Spring Book Sale — and we're celebrating with a Fill-A-Bag for $7 special! 🎉 Grab a bag and stuff it with as many books as you can. There are thousands of books waiting for you.

Sale opens at 9am and closes at 3pm SUNDAY only.

COD Palm Desert Campus, Cravens Student Services Center — enter from Monterey, park in Lot 2. FREE PARKING! All proceeds benefit the COD Library. Don't let these books leave without you! 📖

04/17/2026

The 📖 shelves are full and the doors open at 9am! 🎉 Head to the COD Palm Desert Campus today through Sunday and follow the signs to the Friends of the COD Library's BOOK SALE.

Mysteries, classics, cookbooks, children's books — there's something for every kind of reader.

Prices start at just $2. All proceeds benefit the COD Library.

Come browse and find your next great read!

04/16/2026

Tag the person you'd love to spend the day with browsing books! 👇 Our Spring Book Sale runs this Friday through Sunday, April 19, at the COD Palm Desert Campus.

Thousands of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's books and more — starting at just $2. All proceeds support the COD Library and the programs you love. Book Sale is open to the general public 9am - 3pm, this Fri - Sun.

****Member's Only Preview Sale!****
Thursday, April 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Not a member? Visit our website link in bio to join today!

Tag them now and share this post - don't let them miss it! 📚❤️

FREE parking in front of the Cravens Student Services Center in Lot 2.

04/14/2026

Our Spring Book Sale kicks off THIS Thursday, April 17! 📚 Fiction paperbacks start at just $2, hardbacks at $3, and Non-Fiction and Children's books vary. Every purchase goes directly to benefit the COD Library — so you're building your reading list AND supporting something meaningful.

Book Sale runs 9am-3pm each day from April 17–19 at the COD Palm Desert Campus. Enter from the Monterey entrance — follow the signs to Cravens Student Services Center and park in Lot 2. See you there! 🛍️

Address

43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA
92260

Telephone

+17603330733

Website

http://www.friendsofcodlibrary.org/

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