The Mission of the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library (FTOL) 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 Oaks 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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National Women's History Month
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School Library Month
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National Library Week
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Author Kelly Yang visited the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks Libraries on February 21, 2026, sponsored by The Friends of the Library.
Author Kelly Yang - Feb 2026
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 2024-2025
