Ways to Buy or Donate Books
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: Please use the form at the bottom of this page, or email us at info@burlingamelibraryfoundation.org.
Spring and Fall Book Sales
In April and October we hold multi-day book sales at the Burlingame Main Library with over 10,000 nearly new books for sale at incredible prices.
All proceeds from the sale benefit the Burlingame Public Library's collections, programming and technology.
Our Unique Children’s Pop Up Book Sales
Twice a year, in January and June, we hold “Children’s Only” Book Sales for one day only. Books are sorted into genres to aid browsers, and thousands of books are available.
Our incredible Foundation Bookstore
Inside the Burlingame Main Library at 480 Primrose Road
Shop new and nearly new books every day. Incredible deals to be had. Please come in and browse!
Donated books are carefully curated by our volunteers to bring the best of the best to the shelves.
Where Can I Donate Books?
If you are winnowing your home library, please consider donating your gently used books to the Burlingame Library Foundation.
At the Burlingame Main Library: 1) in our Foundation Bookstore and 2) the parking garage on Bellevue Avenue.
Thank you for your generous support!
We LOVE your donations, BUT cannot take:
- TORN OR FRAYED BOOKS
- ITEMS WITH MOLD OR MILDEW
- MAGAZINES
- ENCYCLOPEDIAS
- CASSETTE/VHS TAPES
- RECORDS
Located between Fika Cafe and the Foundation Bookstore in the Main Library.
Located in the parking garage off of Bellevue Avenue.
