The Book Place: Friends of the Marin County Free Library

The Book Place: Friends of the Marin County Free Library The Book Place offers the largest selection of used books/movies! Operated by The Friends of the Marin County Free Library supporting 10 county libraries

The Friends are a 501 (c) 3 group of volunteers and members working to keep our libraries vibrant and exciting places to visit. We support our ten libraries and the Bookmobile with funding for critical programs, services, or materials. We have long been the primary support for the Summer Reading Program. Our largest source of funding is The Book Place, 1608 Grant Avenue in Novato, selling donated used books, movies and CDs. Stop in and support your libraries in a fun way!

You say you have no time for reading, or you just can't finish a book? Check out our main table, where every book is les...
08/18/2026

You say you have no time for reading, or you just can't finish a book? Check out our main table, where every book is less than 300 pages long. C'mon! Get some reading time back in your life -you'll thank us later.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4.

We're so excited to be named Best Used Book Store by the Pacific Sun Readers' Poll! Thanks so much to everyone who voted...
08/14/2026

We're so excited to be named Best Used Book Store by the Pacific Sun Readers' Poll! Thanks so much to everyone who voted for us. This is our second time, but it feels just the same as the first--so grateful for your support.
Haven't visited? Come see us Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4; 1608 Grant Avenue, downtown Novato.

If you're a mystery reader, you're in luck! Our August special features hardcover or trade-size paperbacks at just $1.00...
08/08/2026

If you're a mystery reader, you're in luck! Our August special features hardcover or trade-size paperbacks at just $1.00 EACH all month long. Come on down and build yourself a stack. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4.

August specials include Mystery hardcover/large trade paperback at just $1.00 each (regularly $2.00). Come check us out ...
08/01/2026

August specials include Mystery hardcover/large trade paperback at just $1.00 each (regularly $2.00). Come check us out early for best selection. Plenty of summer reading time left, so take advantage of this price!

Also, we've knocked $3.00 off every jigsaw puzzle in stock (regularly up to $7). Come and get 'em!

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4, 1608 Grant Avenue, downtown Novato

Hey, Stephen King fans! A large donation of King's books is out on the floor and ready to enjoy. Come find your latest ...
07/24/2026

Hey, Stephen King fans! A large donation of King's books is out on the floor and ready to enjoy. Come find your latest read.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4; 1608 Grant Ave, downtown Novato.

Crafting is having a moment; check out our Crafting display, and see much more in the Art/Craft section. Take up a new h...
07/20/2026

Crafting is having a moment; check out our Crafting display, and see much more in the Art/Craft section. Take up a new hobby or revisit one of your old favorites.

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4. 1608 Grant Avenue, downtown Novato.

Are you a puzzler? This is just a small sampling of our puzzle collection. We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4...
07/14/2026

Are you a puzzler? This is just a small sampling of our puzzle collection. We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4. Grab a fun puzzle to do on vacation, or keep out at home for the whole family to work on.
1608 Grant Avenue, downtown Novato.

So many books...our sale on Contemporary Fiction continues all month. All books in this section $3 (regularly $4-5). Wha...
07/09/2026

So many books...our sale on Contemporary Fiction continues all month. All books in this section $3 (regularly $4-5). What are you waiting for? Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4, 1608 Grant Avenue, downtown Novato.

Another great program sponsored by Friends of Fairfax Library. Make plans to come by and participate!
07/06/2026

Another great program sponsored by Friends of Fairfax Library. Make plans to come by and participate!

Address

1608 Grant Avenue
Novato, CA
94945

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(415) 209-0212

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