Every year the third week of October is a special opportunity to reflect on the important work that groups like the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library do to promote vibrant and engaging local libraries all over the country. So Oct. 17 through Oct. 23 is a great opportunity to donate to the Friends,…

Members only book shop sale
Get half off at the book shop in the Saratoga Springs Public Library from Oct. 16 to Oct. 25.

National Reading Group Month
Founded in 2007 by the Women’s National Book Association, this celebration is designed to promote literacy and a love of reading.

Mystery Series Week
Sunday, Oct. 3 is the start of Mystery Series Week, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 9.

October is National Book Month
Back in 2003, the National Book Foundation launched the first ever national book month celebration in October to shine a spotlight on the importance of reading, writing and literature.

Fill a bag event
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, the Friends will hold a special sale on children’s books!
2020-2021 Annual Report
This fiscal year has been a challenging and an uncertain time for the Friends. However,we end fiscal year in May 2021 with a lot of forward moving ideas and hopefulness. Read the full report HERE. The bookshop was closed from March 14, 2020 through October 4, 2020 and closedagain December 21, 2020 through February 14,…
Holiday Shopping Sale
Enjoy 50% off all purchases in the book shop for the holiday season! The sale runs from Monday, Dec. 14 to Wednesday, Dec. 30. In recognition of the hardship caused by the arrival of COVID-19, this sale will support members of the community who have suffered during the pandemic.
50% off Sale
Swing by the book shop starting Monday, Nov. 2 to get half off everything we sell! The sale will run noon to 5 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, and will conclude 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Everyone is invited to take advantage of this deal, so schedule your appointment by calling 518-584-7860 x333.
Book Shop Opens by Appointment Only
The book shop in the library has re-opened to the public, but visits and donations are by appointment only in order to ensure the safety of patrons and our volunteers. Appointments can be made by calling book shop manager Jeff Budge at 518-584-7860 ext. 234. The book shop will also be operating on new hours…