Friends of the Library

05/16/2026

Just a reminder, we are closed today. Thank you!

🔔 Attention Patrons 🔔

The Friends of the Library Sale Room at the Valparaiso Branch is temporarily closed for remodeling. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

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04/18/2026

Looking for something bold, chaotic, and wildly entertaining? The Satyricon throws you into a scandal-filled journey through ancient Rome - full of satire, excess, and unforgettable characters. It’s as outrageous today as it was centuries ago.

Snag a copy in our Resale Shop before it disappears into legend!

04/15/2026

Ever wondered what really keeps soldiers going behind the scenes? Grunt by Mary Roach dives into the surprisingly fascinating (and sometimes weird) science of military life - think food, gear, and even… bodily functions. It’s equal parts eye-opening and entertaining.

Grab your copy in our Resale Shop before it marches off the shelves!

04/03/2026

We will be closed this Saturday, April 4, for the holiday weekend. Have a happy Easter!

03/25/2026

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell dives into snap judgments, split-second decisions, and why your brain knows more than you think. Fast read, big “wait…what?” moments. ⚡

03/11/2026

Freakonomics - because turns out, conventional wisdom is usually just conventional nonsense. Grab it before your economist friend spoils it for you. 🔍

02/27/2026

Friends' Finds: Gulp by Mary Roach is a hilarious deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of digestion. Equal parts gross and genius. You’ll never look at lunch the same way again. 🍽️

02/22/2026

02/12/2026

📚❤️ A huge THANK YOU to McAfee Animal Hospital for their incredible generosity!
As a Corporate Member of Friends of the Library, they received our special membership gift - a Friends of the Library mug and t-shirt - but instead of keeping them, they donated them right back to us so we could give them to our library superfans!
This kind of community spirit is what makes our library family so special. McAfee Animal Hospital supports us twice over: through their membership AND by thinking of fellow book lovers.
Thank you for caring for our pets AND our library! 🐾📖

01/31/2026

The Friends Book Sale Room will be CLOSED on Saturday (Jan. 31) due to weather. Stay warm and safe, everyone! 🥶❄️☃️