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Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1:30 pm in the Main Conference Room at the Downtown Pensacola library at 239 N. Spring Street. The Friends will provide refreshments, next year’s officers will be voted on and memberships can be renewed. Those interested in learning more about the Friends or who are considering becoming a member are encouraged to attend.
Jan. 29, 30 and 31, 2027
April 23, 24 and 25, 2027
July 24 and 25, 2027
Sept. 24, 25 and 26, 2027
Oct. 9, 2027
Time: TBA
The Friends’ Winter Big Book Sale is coming! Friday, Jan. 29, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 30, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Book Sale will also include children’s books, Young Adult books, audio books, paperbacks, music CDs and DVDs. Selections cover a wide variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, cook books, graphic novels, books about crafts and travel and plenty of family-friendly options. The sale includes specialty sections such as some large print books, books in other languages, books by local authors or about Pensacola and a special section for collectible titles.
Winter Sale Highlights:
Friday, Jan. 29, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 31, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
Admission: Friday is FREE for Friends’ members and $5.00 for general public. Saturday and Sunday: Admission is Free for all shoppers!
Sunday Bag Sale: The Friends will supply a paper bag and patrons can fill the bag with books and/or multimedia items for $7.00. The only exception is the items in the Collector’s Corner.
Items for Sale: Books of all genres and for all ages. Multimedia offerings include CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, and Audiobooks.
Additional items, such as Friends’ totebags are available at the cashiers’ tables and additional books and jigsaw puzzles are available in the Friends’ store during Sale hours.
We hope to see you at the Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Fall Big Book Sale.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
The Friends’ Spring Big Book Sale is coming! Friday, April 23, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Book Sale will also include children’s books, Young Adult books, audio books, paperbacks, music CDs and DVDs. Selections cover a wide variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, cook books, graphic novels, books about crafts and travel and plenty of family-friendly options. The sale includes specialty sections such as some large print books, books in other languages, books by local authors or about Pensacola and a special section for collectible titles.
Spring Sale Highlights:
Friday, April 23, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
Admission: Friday is FREE for Friends’ members and $5.00 for general public. Saturday and Sunday: Admission is Free for all shoppers!
Sunday Bag Sale: The Friends will supply a paper bag and patrons can fill the bag with books and/or multimedia items for $7.00. The only exception is the items in the Collector’s Corner.
Items for Sale: Books of all genres and for all ages. Multimedia offerings include CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, and Audiobooks.
Additional items, such as Friends’ totebags are available at the cashiers’ tables and additional books and jigsaw puzzles are available in the Friends’ store during Sale hours.
We look forward to seeing you at the Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Fall Big Book Sale.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
The Friends’ Summer Multimedia Sale is coming! Saturday, July 24, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, July 25, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Multimedia Sale will also include audio books, music CDs and DVDs. Selections cover a wide variety of musical genres. Audio books include fiction, nonfiction, children’s titles, etc. There will be plenty of family-friendly options. The Friends’ Store will be open with books and puzzles.
Summer Sale Highlights:
Saturday, July 24, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
Admission: Admission is FREE Saturday and Sunday for all shoppers!
Items for Sale: Multimedia offerings include CDs, DVDs, Vinyl, and Audiobooks.
Additional items, such as Friends’ totebags are available at the cashiers’ tables and additional books and jigsaw puzzles are available in the Friends’ store during Sale hours.
We hope to see you at the Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Summer Multimedia Sale.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
The Fall Big Book Sale is coming! Friday, Sept. 24, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and the Sunday, Sept. 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This Book Sale will also include children’s books, Young Adult books, audio books, paperbacks, music CDs and DVDs. Selections cover a wide variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, cook books, graphic novels, books about crafts and travel and plenty of family-friendly options. The sale includes specialty sections such as some large print books, books in other languages, books by local authors or about Pensacola and a special section for collectible titles.
Fall Sale Highlights:
Friday, Sept. 24, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Downtown Library, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
Admission: Friday is FREE for Friends’ members and $5.00 for the general public. On Saturday and Sunday admission is Free for all shoppers!
Sunday Bag Sale: The Friends will supply a paper bag and patrons can fill the bag with books and/or multimedia items for $7.00. The only exception is the items in the Collector’s Corner.
Items for Sale: Books of all genres and 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’s Fall Big Book Sale.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Annual Meeting
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Annual Meeting will be held on Oct. 9, 2027, in the Downtown Pensacola Library on North Spring Street. The meeting is usually held in the afternoon and includes a business meeting, the election of Board Officers and a guest speaker. Watch the Friend’s social media for times and details.
Local authors who are interested in presenting should contact the Friends’ President with a proposal.
Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker
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Friends of West Florida Public Library
P.O. Box 13394
Pensacola, FL 32591
(850) 450-2469
Friends of West Florida Public Library
A 501(c)(3) Organization
State of Florida
EIN 23-7368565