Friends of the Richmond Library
The Friends of the Richmond Library (FOL) is a volunteer-based community organization based in Richmond that advocates for and supports Richmond Public Library. They promote library services, raise funds through activities like book sales and encourage community use of the library’s resources.
About Us
The group was founded in 1972 to ensure better library service and donates significant funds to the library on an annual basis.
Anyone is welcome to become a Friend of the Richmond Library by paying a small yearly fee; all proceeds go directly to support the advocacy work done by the Friends.
Executive
The Friends of the Richmond Public Library are advocates and supporters of library services in Richmond, BC. A yearly membership costs $5, with all proceeds directly supporting the Friends of the Richmond Library.
- Chair: Debby Newton
- Vice-Chair: Bonnie Walker
- Treasurer: Betsy Blair
- Secretary: Elaine Tsi
- Programs: Trish Kavanagh
- Membership: Ann Rees
- Publicity: Pat Ng
Book Sales
The Friends of the Library BookStore (130-11590 Cambie Road) is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. *Starting on Wednesday May 20, the Bookstore will be offering extended summer hours on Wednesdays and will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
Upcoming 2026 sales
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
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| Mini Sale | January 17, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | February 21, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Whale of a Book Sale | March 15, 2026 | 9:00am-2:00pm | Thompson Community Centre |
| Whale of a Book Sale | March 14, 2026 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Thompson Community Centre |
| Mini Sale | April 18, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | May 23, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | June 20, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | July 18, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | August 15, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
| Mini Sale | September 19, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Cambie Library |
Past 2026 sales
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