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Friends of the Irving Public Library
A Nonprofit Organization of individuals dedicated to supporting
our library by providing Advocacy, Financial Assistance,
Volunteers, to enhance the library for all in the Irving community.

.. The Friends also enrich library services by:
.. * Funding speakers and amenities for special events.
.. * Sending staff members to training and conferences.
.. * Providing staff recognition awards....................
.. * Special purchases.

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...... Become a Member, Volunteer, Support the Irving Library

North Texas Teen Book Festival 2026
Friday March 6: Educator Day
Saturday March 7: Festival Day

The 2026 North TexasTeen Book Festival is almost here.
Over 75 authors and 15,000 students are expected.
Do not miss this great event!

Irving Convention Center
For more Information, CLICK HERE

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Become a Member, Help Support
Friends of the Irving Public Library
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...... Book Sales, Upcoming Events, Authors and more ....... See Map Below

Book Sale:
The Friends sell books, music, movies and magazines to the public throughout the year. Our warehouse is filled with thousands of gently used donations and seldom used items from the library's collection. Money from sales go back to supporting the library's programs, including Summer Reading Challenge and Irving's Big Read, as well as new library books and subscriptions. Upcoming book sales appear on our Adult Programs calendar of events.

Monthly Member's Only Sales:
The Friends "members-only" book sales are held from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the following months: February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December. Membership to the Friends can be purchased at the warehouse during these sales.

Regular Library Sales:
The Friends hold Saturday book sales open to the public at the Irving library locations throughout the year.

Author Appearance Book Sales:
The Friends sell new books, obtained through local retailers, at author visits to the library. A portion of money from books sold goes back to the organization.

Date	Upcoming Book Sales and Events
Friday, Saturday - March 6 & 7	North Texas Teen Book Festival - 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Wednesday - April 1, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Library Giving Week - April 6 -13 / Online	NORTHTEXASGIVINGDAY.ORG
Wednesday - May 6, 2026	Friends Annual Meeting - 12:45 to 1 P.M.
Wednesday - May 6, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M
Friday - June 5, 2026 - 3 to 5 P.M.	Summer Book Sale - (Members Only)
Friday - June 5, 2026 - 5 to 7 P.M.	Summer Book Sale - (General Public)
Saturday - June 6, 2026	Summer Book Sale - 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. (General Public)
Wednesday - August 5, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Wednesday - September 2, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Wednesday - October 7, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Wednesday - November 4, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Wednesday - December 2, 2026	Members Only Book Sale - 1 to 3 P.M.
Future dates and times for book sales and events will be added here as they become available.

Friends of the Irving Public Library first Wednesday Book Sale

Since 1961 Friends of the Irving Public Library, has helped support The Irving Public Library
The Friends sell books, music, movies and magazines to the public throughout the year.

.Irving Public Library Website

...... Map: The Friends of the Library Warehouse

Warehouse Location: Friends of Irving Public Library - 3000 Rock Island Road - Irving, TX 75060

Mailing Address for: Friends of the Irving Public Library - P.O. Box 152288 - Irving, Tx. 75015-2288

...... Support Friends of the Library when you shop:

Kroger - Kroger Community Rewards
1. If you are new to Kroger Rewards, go to www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and enroll.
... Or if you have the digital APP on your phone or tablet, Open App. and go 3 bars at top right,
... Click on Rewards and then click on Community Rewards.
2. Specify Friends of the Irving Library as your non-profit of choice. The Friends member number is SX892.
3. Only one non-profit may be specified, and we hope it is the Friends of the Library.
4. Shop as usual at Kroger and at the bottom of your receipt, you will notice: Kroger Community Rewards
... are contributing to Friends of the Irving Library.

Click on logo for Information:

...... Memberships, Volunteer, Donate, Help Support Our Library

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Membership Form:
Use the Friends of the Irving Public Library Membership form to begin the process of signing up.

Volunteering:
Volunteers are always needed for the annual book sale to help with sorting and preparing materials.

Donations:
To make a monitary donation click the (Make a Donation) button at left.

Membership benefits include:
Early admission to the Annual Friends of the Library Warehouse Sale in June. Tax deductible contribution to the Friends. Admission to the first Wednesday book sale held every month except January, June and July. Receive the quarterly eNewsletter, LibraryLine. Volunteer opportunities to support the Friends and the Library. Association with other Friends who are dedicated to supporting the Irving Library. Contribution to keeping Irving Library System among the best in the metroplex.

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