Seeking Literary Champion Awards Nominations
The Friends of the Saratoga Public Library (FSSPL) is now accepting nominations for its annual Literary Champion Award. First presented during the opening ceremonies for the first Saratoga Book Festival in 2021, the Friends’ Literary Champion award recognizes an individual or organization for exceptional literary advocacy and a commitment to inspiring new generations of readers…
Saratoga Book Festival Announces Roster of Award-winning Authors for Upcoming Festival, October 21-23, 2022
Saratoga Springs, NY (October 6, 2022) – The Saratoga Book Festival (SBF) is pleased to announce the program lineup for its second annual community-wide celebration of books. SBF’s schedule includes 26 live, in-person sessions that will take place October 21-23 at various venues throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, NY, such as The Saratoga Springs Music Hall,…
JENNIFER ALLEN NAMED FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FRIENDS OF THE SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Organization Rebrands and Formalizes Relationship with Saratoga Book Festival Saratoga Springs, N.Y., July 11, 2022—The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library has hired Jennifer Allen as its first executive director. In this role, Allen oversees all Friends activities, including its successful used book shop, and will work to expand community engagement and support for…
25% off sale
We’re having a community-wide sale! On July 8-9 all items in the book shop will be 25% off. But there’s more – anyone who signs up to become a Friends member during the sale will get 50% instead! Sign up at friends.sspl.org/membership (and show our cashier your confirmation message) or sign up in the shop.
Kids Book Sale
Stock up for summer!!! We’ve all missed having the regular kids activities at the library, so the Friends are throwing a children’s book sale! The shop opens at 10am every day of the Thu-Sat sale. Board books all the way up through young adult will be 50% off!! Shop early, shop often, and let us…
Updated Hours
With longer days ahead, the book shop has updated its hours! Monday – Thursday the shop will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday will remain 10-5, while the shop will be open Saturday 11-4 and Sunday 1-4. Happy shopping!