Events
“I love the way that each book — any book — is its own journey.
You open it, and off you go…” – Sharon Creech, Author
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” — Stephen King
Upcoming Events
FRIENDS' OF THE WEST FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALES - Visit our stores to treat yourself or shop for gifts!!
FRIENDS’ BOOK STORES
BOOK STORE NEWS! The Southwest Library Branch’s Book Store is now affiliated with the Friends of the West Florida Public Library! The store is open when the library is open and book prices start at $1.00. The Branch is located at 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL, 32507.
BOOK SHOPPING NEWS: The Friends’ will be particpating at the Books on the Bay Fest event on March 28 and our next Big Book Sale will be held the last weekend of April.
If you need a book for your spring reading, or for a gift, stop by one of the Friends’ Book Stores! They are in the Downtown Branch on N. Spring Street, the Tryon Branch and the Bellview Branch – AND NOW – the Southwest Branch!
Also, watch our Facebook page for announcements about pop-up sales to be held at community events!
If you are an event planner and you are looking for family-friendly vendors, please send us your event’s information.
Our email address is: [email protected]
FRIENDS' OF THE WEST FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER MULTIMEDIA SALE July 25, and 26, 2025
FRIENDS’ SUMMER MULTIMEDIA SALE
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Summer Multimedia Sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and the Sunday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Sale will be held in the No. Spring Street library branch and it will include audio books, music CDs and DVDs. Selections cover a wide variety of genres including plenty of family-friendly options.
Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 26, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
Admission: Friday is Free for all shoppers!
Items for Sale: Multimedia including CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, and Audiobooks.
Additional items, such as books and puzzles, are available in the Friends’ store during Sale hours.
We hope to see you at the Friends of the West Florida Public Library Summer Multimedia Sale planned for July 25th and 26th.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
Interested in volunteering or joining the Friends? Send your contact information to the Friends at: [email protected]
FRIENDS' OF THE WEST FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY Board Meetings and Events in 2026
Additional 2026 Events – Save the Dates, Please!
Friends’ Board Meetings are held the second Monday of the month (unless there is a holiday on that date causing the library to be closed) at 12:00 PM in a conference room in the Pensacola Library, on N. Spring Street. Nonmembers are welcome. Please contact the Friends by email to let them know you plan to attend (in case the date or location changes). Email: [email protected]
Warehouse Hours: Most Thurdays, 9 am – 12 pm
Feb 9th – Board Meeting
Mar 9th – Board Meeting
Mar 28 – Books on the Bay Fest
Apr 13 – Board Meeting
Apr 24, 25, 26 – Spring Big Book Sale
May 11th – Board Meeting
June – NO June Board Meeting
July 13 – Board Meeting
July 25 and 26 – Summer Multi Media Sale
Aug 11th – Board Meeting
Sept 8th – Board Meeting
Sept 25, 26, and 27th – Big Fall Book Sale
Oct TBD – Members Annual Meeting and Board Meeting
Nov 10 – Board Meeting
Dec 8 – Board Meeting
FRIENDS' OF THE WEST FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING in 2026
Fall
Friends’ 2026 Annual Meeting
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library hold an Annual Meeting in the Fall to report the annual accomplishments to the general membership. Topics cover a financial report of money raised in the sales and the stores, capital improvements to the Friends’ warehouse, and the Library Director gives a report on the library’s year. The new slate of officers is voted on and the Friends make a financial presentation to the Library Director.
The date, time and location for the 2026 Members’ Meeting are TBA.
Please check back for updates to this information.
