The Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library exist to support the mission and goals of the library. We welcome new and sustaining members. Join Us! We can never have too many Friends. Join the Friends at the circulation desk anytime the library is open or at the monthly book sale.

Monthly Book Sales:

Always the first Thursday of the month, 9am-7pm. Book sales are held in the Wilber-Fox Memorial Room on the lower level of the library. Elevator available.

*Price-scanning is not permitted.*

The use of price-scanning devices and software or using mobile devices to price check for resale is not permitted at any Friends of the Library Sales. Those violating this policy or exhibiting other disruptive behavior will be asked to leave and may be barred from future sales or the library.

Friends' Merchandise For Sale:

Canvas tote bags are $15. All merchandise may be purchased at the main desk of the library.

You can join the Friends of the Library anytime the library is open or at Quarterly Members' Only Book Sales.

Funds received by the Friends of the Richmond Memorial Library through donations and membership fees go to support library programs and other initiatives. 

Donations may be made by cash or check made out to: The Friends of Richmond Memorial Library
and may be mailed to the library or brought to the main desk anytime the library is open. 

2026 Sale Dates:

Thursday, January 8 (2nd Thursday due to New Year's Holiday)

Thursday, February 5

Thursday, March 5

Thursday, April 2

Thursday, May 7

Thursday, June 4

Thursday, July 9 (2nd Thursday due to Independence Day Holiday)

Thursday, August 6

Thursday, September 3

Thursday, October 1

Thursday, November 5

Thursday, December 3

Saturday Sales: 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday, April 4

Saturday, August 8

Saturday, October 3

Saturday, December 5

Members Only Preview Sale 

(Held quarterly on the Wednesday before the regular monthly sale from 5-7 pm):

Wednesday, March 4

Wednesday, June 3

Wednesday, September 2

Wednesday, December 2   

Book and Item Donations 

 The library can accept two boxes or bags of donations per day, per person. Thank you!

The library accepts donations of gently used hardcover and paperback books, but cannot do anything with books in very poor condition. We can also accept DVDs, BluRay, and CDs in good condition.

Before bringing your books for donation, the library asks you to consider:

-Is there significant wear and tear, such as a broken binding, or loose, torn, or missing covers or pages?

-Is there mold or mildew? Books with mold or mildew often smell musty and are discolored or spotted.

-Is there water damage or staining?

-Do the books have a strong odor such as cigarette smoke?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, the library will not be able to make use of your donation. Other types of materials that are not needed are textbooks, encyclopedias, cassette tapes or VHS tapes.

Donations are accepted anytime the library is open, Monday – Thursday, 9 am- 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday 9 am – 5 pm.

For more information about what happens with donated materials, see our Gift Policy.