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Senior Discount.

Senior Discount Days

Save 10% on your purchases a the Friends Used Book Stores if you are 60 year or older:

Mondays – Antioch Used Book Store

Fridays – Blue Valley Used Book Stores

Additional 10% discount when you show your current Friends of the Library membership card.

Kansas puzzle.The Friends of the Library is offering a new Kansas 550-piece jigsaw puzzle filled with many historical pictures and factoids in honor of the 150th anniversary of Kansas Statehood which will be celebrated in 2011. It sells for $18 at the Friends Used Book Stores located at Antioch or Blue Valley Neighborhood libraries.

Friends board and bookmobile.The Johnson County Library system was founded by community volunteers and a dedicated group of Friends. Visit our online exhibit "The Johnson County Library: A Legacy of Volunteers" which includes an essay and historic photos. Go  »

Tote BagGo Green...with a Friends of the Library Tote Bag! Plenty of space for your library books or groceries. This bag features: two strong shoulder straps, two outside pockets, water proof interior with reinforced bottom, zipper pocket and detachable key fob. Price is $12.00 each and available at all Johnson County Library locations or Friends Used Book Stores.

Used Bookstores

Shop our stores at Antioch and Blue Valley Libraries.
Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday closed

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Contact the Friends

Friends of the Johnson County Library
P.O. Box 183
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201
(913) 826-4301
Email

Book Sale Donations

Small donations of gently used items can be made at the following neighborhood library locations:

For larger donations (more than one sack) please call the Friends donation line at (913) 492-4791 to schedule a time to drop it off at the book sorting center. More about book donations »

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Shop our online bookstores

Find rare and unique books online and support the Library with your purchases! Shop the Friends online bookstores at Amazon or AbeBooks.

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Upcoming events

Friends Preview Night for Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Off-site

Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at All Day
Off-site

Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale

Thursday, June 14, 2012 at All Day
Off-site

Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale

Friday, June 15, 2012 at All Day
Off-site

Sizzlin' Summer Used Book Sale

Saturday, June 16, 2012 at All Day
Off-site

Blue Valley Used Book Store Back-to-School Book Sale

Thursday, July 26, 2012 at All Day
Blue Valley Library

Blue Valley Used Book Store Back-to-School Sale

Friday, July 27, 2012 at All Day
Blue Valley Library

Blue Valley Used Book Store Back-To-School Sale

Saturday, July 28, 2012 at All Day
Blue Valley Library

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