Ramsey County Library Friends

Calling all book lovers! Our huge Used Book Sale fundraiser at RCL-Roseville starts today. Shop gently used paperbacks, hardcovers, audio books, children's books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs & puzzles. Most items $2 or less! Proceeds support all 7 @rclreads branches. rclfriends.org/booksales

Shop our huge Used Book Sale fundraiser at RCL-Roseville! Find thousands of gently used books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, audio books & vinyl. Most items $2 or less. Puzzles are $5 each. Become a member to access the Presale. Proceeds support @rclreads. rclfriends.org/booksales

You’re invited to join the Ramsey County Library Friends on Thursday, August 7th for a free summer social event at Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights! Details: rclfriends.org/summer-nights/

Ramsey County Library has a new app! Download the new app before May 31 in order to continue using all of the features that the app provides. It's available in the Apple Store and on Google Play. More information: rclreads.org/news/ramsey-co…

$5 Bag Sale today at the Roseville library from noon until 4:00pm. Fit as many books, CDs, and DVDs into a grocery-sized bag as you can and pay only $5! Grocery bags are provided or you may bring your own similarly-sized bag. Puzzles are $1 each. rclfriends.org/booksales

It's finally here!🎉 The huge Used Book Sale at RCL-Roseville! Shop thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more. Most items $2 or less, jigsaw puzzles are $5. We accept credit cards, cash, checks, Apple Pay & Google Pay. Proceeds support @rclreads. rclfriends.org/booksales/

Huge Used Book Sale at RCL-Roseville! Shop thousands of books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more. Most items $2 or less, jigsaw puzzles for $5 apiece. We accept credit cards, cash, checks, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Proceeds support @rclreads. rclfriends.org/booksales/

Mark your calendars for upcoming book sales! 📚March 18 Gift-Quality Sale at RCL-Maplewood📷 Stop by the Maplewood library between 10:00am-4:00pm to shop a broad range of gift-quality books, CDs, and DVDs. 📚April 24-27 Used Book Sale at RCL-Roseville📷 Our annual spring sale at the Roseville library featuring a huge selection of paperbacks, hardcovers, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles. View sale hours by day on our website. Proceeds support @rclreads. rclfriends.org/buy-books/book…

Registration is now open! Join us the morning of Saturday, April 12 for the Breakfast with Friends fundraiser featuring award-winning author Mona Susan Power. Proceeds will be used to enhance the lending collection shared by all seven Ramsey County Library locations. Learn more & register: rclfriends.org/breakfast To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Melissa Nykanen at mnykanen@rclfriends.org or 651-724-6127.

Will you help us meet our match deadline? All gifts made before midnight on December 31 will be MATCHED dollar for dollar — up to $12,250 — by our Board of Directors! They believe in the power of Ramey County Library so much that they are offering a generous match to make your donation go even further. Don’t miss out — give today to take full advantage of this opportunity: weblink.donorperfect.com/2024YE Your year-end gift will empower your neighbors by providing them with vital access to information, education, and both print and digital resources. While many library services are funded by tax dollars, the Friends play a crucial role in supporting the extra programs that make @rclreads so special. If you've already made a year-end gift, thank you for stepping up to help the Library you love. We are so grateful for your support.

It's #GivetotheMaxDay, Minnesota's giving holiday. We hope you will include the Ramsey County Library Friends in the nonprofit organizations you support today. There are two ways to give: 📷 on the Give MN page givemn.org/organization/F… 📷 on our website rclfriends.org/donate Our mission is to strengthen, support and advocate for Ramsey County Library's seven branch library system. As an independent nonprofit, we invest in libraries through fundraising, advocacy, and programming so that they, and the communities they serve, thrive. The Friends have initiated, funded, enhanced, or expanded programs for all ages including the Summer Reading Program, Kindergarten Library Card Sign Up Party, translation services, drop-in computer and tech classes, a weekly teen maker space, Take Me Home projects and racial equity programming. We have also made substantial additions to the collection of library books and e-materials and conducted capital campaigns for library construction or remodeling. Your tax-deductible gift will empower your neighbors with the vitally important rewards of FREE access to indispensable information, education, and print and digital resources. Thank you for ensuring @rclreads has the resources it needs to support our neighbors and communities!

Early giving has started ahead of Give to the Max Day Thursday, November 21. Join us by donating to support more books, programs, and resources at Ramsey County Library. The Friends organization has initiated, funded, enhanced, or expanded programs for all ages including the Summer Reading Program, Kindergarten Card Sign Up Party, drop-in computer and tech classes, training for job seekers, a weekly teen maker space, and racial equity programming. Please help us continue this important work for @rclreads. There are two ways to give: 📚 on the Give MN page givemn.org/organization/F… 📚 on our website rclfriends.org/donate

Get ready to stock up for your winter reading and shop for gifts! The Friends are hosting gift-quality used book sales at two libraries on Saturday, December 7. Shop at RCL-Maplewood 10:00 am-3:00 pm and RCL-Shoreview 10:00 am-2:00 pm. In addition to a broad range of books, you’ll find CDs, DVDs, and more! The Maplewood sale will feature special displays with autographed books and Minnesota authors. At the Shoreview sale, spend more than $25 and receive a free basket that we’ll wrap in clear plastic and place a bow on to create a ready-made gift! rclfriends.org/booksales Proceeds support @rclreads.

Please note that Ramsey County Library, the Friends’ offices, and the Friends’ Used Bookstores & Carts will be closed on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day and again on Thanksgiving Day. The digital library is available online anytime at rclreads.org.

Join us, the American Library Association, and libraries everywhere in celebrating #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek. Friends groups support libraries through fundraising, advocacy, volunteering, and much more. ​ ​If you're not already a member of the Ramsey County Library Friends, it's the perfect time to join us and become a Ramsey County Library supporter. rclfriends.org/support-us/don… ​ ​A big THANK YOU to all our Friends who help us support @rclreads throughout the year. We appreciate you! ​ ​Want to help with outreach and advocacy online? Share this post and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: ​instagram.com/rclfriends ​facebook.com/rclfriends

Additional in-person absentee voting sites are now open, including the Roseville and Shoreview libraries. With the exception of Maplewood City Hall, Ramsey County voters may vote before Election Day at any of the absentee voting locations, regardless of their home address. Ballots do not need to be requested in advance. Details: ramseycounty.us/VoteInPerson

We have plenty of activities to keep you and your kids busy during MEA break! Registration is required for some programs, please check our online calendar for a full list of events and to register: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?star…

Our $5 Bag Sale is happening today at the Roseville library from noon until 4:00pm. Fit as many books, CDs, and DVDs into a grocery-sized bag as you can and pay only $5! Thank you to Cub Foods for donating bags. $5 bag items: We still have plenty of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs for you to fill a bag with. $1 items: Puzzles have been discounted to $1 apiece and are sold individually, not by the bag. We hope to see you at this final day of the fall book sale. Help us extend the life cycle of books while you support @rclreads and stock up on media for winter! rclfriends.org/booksales

Exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Ray Lockman to Ramsey County Library!

Come on down to sale day three! We're continuously restocking shelves with materials. There's an especially large selection of cookbooks on display and being restocked. Just two more days to shop these and the rest of the thousands of gently used books, A/V materials, and puzzles: Saturday, October 5, 10:00am-4:30pm Sunday, October 6, 12:00pm-4:00pm ($5 Bag Sale - everything you can fit in a grocery-sized bag for only $5!) rclfriends.org/booksales We accept credit cards, cash, and checks. Proceeds support all seven @rclreads locations.