Our Bookstore
Browse our approximately 1075 square feet of store space for gently-used, quality books, magazines, audio and video material, puzzles, calendars and greeting cards!
Visit Us!
We are Open
Tuesdays - Saturdays from 10:00am - 4:00pm
at 4101 Las Posas Rd Camarillo, CA 93010
ABOUT OUR BOOKSTORE
Hardcover Books average $3.00.
Most Paperback Books range from 50¢ to $2.00.
No moldy or damaged items sold here!
We thoroughly clean and prepare everything for sale in our 764 square foot back room staffed with dedicated volunteers.
The majority of the financial support given by Friends of the Camarillo Library to the Camarillo Public Library comes from the sale of used books, DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks that are donated by the generous public.
Friends sell the bulk of its books in the brick-and-mortar store located on the left side of the Camarillo
Library Courtyard next to Giant Steps Cafe.
While the majority of the books in the Bookstore, regardless of subject, are priced from $0.50 to $6.00, you will occasionally come across a special find that is worth more and priced accordingly. The higher priced, in-store books are still priced below the average internet price for books in the same condition.
BOOK specials
You will find some Highlighted Specials that come out once a month!
Be in the first-to-know crowd by becoming a Friends member!
Just remember, some of these books are extremely popular and highly sought after, and may be gone by the time you see them on the website. To ensure you have an opportunity to purchase, consider becoming a Friend.
FLASH SALES!
Are you a bargain hunter and want to pay even less than our already extremely affordable prices? Watch for flash sales!
When we find ourselves with overflowing inventory in a certain category, we will offer those books for 50% off already low prices. These sales are spontaneous and last for a limited time. Stop in often to see what might be on sale. Or, better yet, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to be alerted to these impromptu sales.
BOOK CARTS
Want a deal every day?
Try your luck with our book carts.
Inventory is added almost every day to our double-sided carts, which are located just outside the entry door in the courtyard. Books on the red cart (grownups) are reduced, often by 50%, for quick sale. We spotlight books on the blue cart (children). Some are reduced, often by 50%, for quick sale. They are usually culled after one week. Look for notices and specials on our chalkboard sign positioned near the closeout carts.
Donating Books
Small, hand-carried Donations of books and materials can be brought to the Bookstore’s front customer service counter during Bookstore hours (10 am – 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday).
When the Bookstore is closed to the public
or you have a large donation the workroom is open for donations Monday – Saturday between 10:30 and 3:30 pm. Please drive to the rear of the Bookstore (North Side of the Parking Lot between the Library & Rancho Campana High School). There is a loading ramp leading to the double doors. Ring the Donation Bell to the right. A volunteer will show you where to put your donation.
IMPORTANT
Occasionally our storage space is temporarily full and we cannot accept large donations. If you are making a special trip, please call our workroom during regular donation hours to make sure we have room for your donation today. The Workroom number is 805-388-5585.
Guidelines for
Bookstore Donations
The Friends appreciate your donations; however, we are unable to accept some material.
For the health and safety of Bookstore volunteers, and for the integrity of the Bookstore's collection, the following will not be accepted:
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Books and magazines with yellowed, torn or overly highlighted/marked pages
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Books and magazines that are water-damaged, moldy, or have an offensive odor
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Books and magazines infested with insects
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Non-commercially produced media (DVD, CDs)
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Catalogs
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Out-of-date reference books (unless old enough to be collectible)
Donations are tax deductible and we will gladly supply a donation receipt upon request! 501(c)3 Corporation
Make us Your Preferred Non-Profit
with Amazon Smile!
AmazonSmile will Donate 0.5% of your purchase price when you buy eligible items.
Shop with Amazon Smile by simply logging into your normal Amazon Account with the link above! By using this link you can select us as your preferred non-profit group, Amazon will remember your selection and donate 0.5% of your purchases price to us every time you purchase one of the millions of products marked with "Eligible for Amazon Smile Donations."
You can also designate us as your Charity to Support when shopping at Ralph's supermarket!
How to set us as your Charity:
Go to www.Ralphs.com
Sign-In to Your Account
Select "My Account" & Click on "Community Contributions"
Use the Search Feature to Find & Choose:
"Friends of the Camarillo Library" (LY3030)
Click "Enroll"