The library will close early at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.
Support the Friends
Shop at The Friendshop
The Friendshop is a volunteer-run book and gift shop at the Main Library, which stocks:
- Used books, most in mint condition and recently published
- DVDs, Music CDs, Audiobooks
- Unique gift items
- Office supplies
Friendshop Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Friendshop Phone:
(248) 232-2234
Shop at Book Sales
Used book sales are held biannually to clear accumulated, unsold books; many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234. Upcoming sales:
November 22-24, 2024
Friday, November 22: Friends Preview Sale, 7 – 9 PM
Saturday, November 23: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 24: $5 Bag Sale, Noon – 3 PM
April 4-6, 2025
Friday, April 4: Friends Preview Sale, 7 – 9 PM
Saturday, April 5: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, April 6: $5 Bag Sale, Noon – 3 PM
Donate Books and Media
Donations are sold at book sales or in the Friendshop. Proceeds from sales are used to support the library through the Friends organization.
How to Donate Used Books and Media
Books and media can be placed individually in the brown Friends of the Library donation bin located near the Drive-Up Window on the west side of the Main Library. Library staff are unable to assist with unloading bags and boxes of donations.
Bags and boxes of books or media will not be accepted inside the Main Library, including the Friendshop. The donation bin will be locked and unavailable during the weekends of book sales due to a lack of storage space. The donation bin will be locked and unavailable for donations on holidays when the library is closed and during the week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Bulk Book and Media Donations
If you have a large load of books or media to donate, please contact the Friends of the Library to set an appointment for them to assist you. A Friends volunteer will meet you at the Receiving Room door near the Drive-Up Window to receive your donations. To make an appointment, call the Friends at (248) 232-2234 or 2222 and leave a message.
Donation receipts are available at the Drive-Up Window when the library is open. No donations of books or media are accepted at the Westacres Branch.
Donations especially needed:
- Books published within the last five years, both fiction and non-fiction in good to excellent and salable condition (hardcover or paperback)
- Children’s books
- Attractive cookbooks, travel, nature and coffee table type books
Donations not accepted:
- Books that have been improperly stored and are smelly, damp, dirty, torn or written in
- Computer, health, or self-help books that are more than five years old
- Magazines, newspapers, catalogs or academic journals
- Video tapes and audio cassettes
The following organizations will also accept books and media donations in bulk quantity:
Goodwill (Commerce location)
3281 Crumb Rd, Commerce, North of Maple Rd.
(248) 859-5927
Salvation Army (Orchard Lake location)
3232 Orchard Lake Rd, North of Commerce Rd.
(248) 681-8751
St. Vincent de Paul (Waterford location)
5395 Dixie Highway, Waterford
(248) 221-5129
Donate Funds
Please consider donating a financial gift to the Friends of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library. All money received as donations to the Friends go a long way in supporting the library.
If you would like to donate, please use the donate button below.
Note: this organization is a non-profit 501(c)3 and tax exempt. Donations are eligible for a deduction on Federal Income Taxes.
If you’re looking to donate to the library’s book tributes or endowment funds, visit the library’s donation page.
Shop Small Saturday
Applications are now open for the Shop Small Saturday event on Saturday, November 30 from 12-4 PM! To participate as a vendor, please submit an application by the end of the day Monday, October 7, 2024. Applicants who are accepted to participate are expected to donate a minimum of $5 to the Friends for a table.
Your donation is tax deductible within the limit of the law.
Schuler Books Fundraiser Week
Sunday, October 13 – Saturday, October 19
Mention the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library Book Days when you shop at Schuler Books from October 13-19 to send 20% of eligible sale funds to the Friends of the Library! For online shoppers, use the coupon code WBLIBRARY during checkout. Help support our local booksellers and your library!
Giving Tuesday
2023
Thank you! Your generosity in the Friends’ 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign helped raise an amazing $11,188 toward the launch of a collection of Playaway Kids Audiobooks. This collection is now available in the youth area at the Main Library and Westacres Branch.
2024
Giving Tuesday is on December 3 this year. The goal of the Friends 2024 Giving Tuesday campaign is to raise $15,000 to purchase Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and bring Virtual Reality technology to our library. The addition of Virtuality Reality headsets and programming to the library collection will offer everyone the opportunity to participate in a unique experience that will allow you to “learn by doing.” Your donation to this year’s Giving Tuesday campaign will help make the vision of our award-winning library become a reality.
Donate Online for Giving Tuesday
Printable Donation Form to Donate Via Mail on In Person
Mah Jongg Card Fundraiser
Mah Jongg cards are now on sale! Order your 2025 Mah Jongg cards from the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library so your proceeds support the Friends. Deadline for pre-order purchase is January 31, 2025.
Standard Print Cards: $14
Large Print Cards: $15
Join the Friends
The easiest way to support the library is to become a member of the Friends! To join or renew your membership, purchase a membership online or download a membership form and mail it in with your check.
Membership levels:
- Individual $10
- Family $15
- Patron $25
- Sustaining $50
- Sponsor $100
- Benefactor $250
Note: this organization is a non-profit 501(c)3 and tax-exempt. Donations are eligible for a deduction on Federal Income Taxes.
As a Friend, You Support
- The purchase of books, media, and equipment beyond the library’s budget
- Programs such as Talkin’ Broadway and BOOKTalks
- The Friendshop
- Used book sales held each year
As a Friend, You Receive
- A 10% discount on books and merchandise in the Friendshop
- The Between Friends newsletter announcing upcoming events
- Opportunities to volunteer for the Friendshop, programs, and special events
- An invitation to the Friends Annual Luncheon
- Friends Preview nights before each sale
Volunteer for the Friends
Interested in getting more involved with the Friends? They’re looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping with managing donations, book sales, and more. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, email [email protected] or call the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.