Friends of the North Park Library
Welcome!
Who We Are
The Friends of The North Park Library is a chapter of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library. The Friends of the San Diego Public Library (FSDPL) is a §501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation which is comprised of Friends' chapters at each of the 36 branch libraries in the City of San Diego — 34 affiliate chapters, which share a tax identification number, plus 2 associate chapters which are separately incorporated.
The North Park chapter of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library:
raises funds to support our libraries and programs locally in North Park and system-wide;
holds bi-monthly book sales to generate income;
convenes monthly board meetings and meetings every other month for all active Friends members;
engages in library advocacy.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library is to enhance the San Diego Public Library System so that it may fulfill its literary, educational, technological, community, and cultural purposes.
See what we're up to...
Become a Friend of the North Park Library to receive our monthly newsletter and invitations to Dinners with Friends!
Join the North Park Library's Facebook group!
FONPL Book Sales
Join us every first Saturday, 10 am - 12 pm, in front of the North Park Library, for our book sale! Books are priced at $3 or less.
Bi-Monthly Dinner with Friends
Every other month, on the third Thursday at 6 pm, current Friends members can join board members for dinner at the library! Our next dinner will be May 16, 2024 at 6 pm. RSVP before the date at rsvpdinnerwithfriends@outlook.com
FONPL at the North Park Farmers' Market
Visit us at the Thursday afternoon North Park Farmers' Market every first Thursday! Buy a book, become a member, or just say hi!
Buy a Tote, Support Your Library!
Friends totes are on sale at the NP Library front desk and at every Friends book sale!
Browse our Books!
Can't make it to a Saturday book sale? Take a look at the books for sale through the Friends directly as you walk into the NP Library. Books are priced to sell - ask a librarian for assistance as needed.
North Park Public Library
3795 31st Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 533 - 3972
Questions about about the North Park Library's resources or events? Email npstaff@sandiego.gov