The Mission of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is to increase the awareness of, raise funds for, and actively assist the Thousand Oaks Library and its branch(s) to promote learning, literacy, and cultural knowledge via materials, programs, and services made available to the community. The Friends of the Thousand Oas Library is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible in the amount that exceeds the value of benefits to you as a member.

Upcoming Events

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    Oct
    2024
    Sat
    26
    Oct
    2024

    National Friends of Libraries Week

  • Sat
    23
    Nov
    2024

    Community Book Sale

    Newbury Park Library

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Video Spotlight

LibCon Event at the Thousand Oaks Library – August 2024

Credit: Judi Bumstead

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Help Us Support Your Local Library System

Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library offers several ways for you to contribute!

Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. They make possible our many endeavors and allow us to maximize our gifts to the Thousand Oaks Library.

Buy Used Books

Used books are sold online at Amazon and on eBay, and daily at both libraries in the Friends’ Bookshop. We regularly hold special overstock and cart sales.

Donate

Donate your used books and other media to us for our Friends’ Bookshop, or make a financial contribution to our Endowment Fund.

Library Support in Fiscal 2023-2024