Friends of the Berkeley Public Library — Local services in Berkeley

You never know what you'll find here, which is why it's such a joy to visit this bookstore. Pretty much all the books are three dollars or less (usually less) and I have on more than one occasion found books (typically art books) that would cost eighty dollars or more used on Amazon! They have lots of books from every genre, though sometimes things are shelved in the wrong place. But it's volunteer-run and the proceeds go to the library, so who cares. It's a fun place to go if you have a hankering to buy a book, have a little time to sift through things, and don't want to break the bank. Just be sure to bring cash, because they don't...

Every once and a blue moon I'll come in here and be reminded of the power of good books and music. The excitement of finding exactly what I need to read and or listen to. This place is pure magic and I'm so grateful that it's here and we get to enjoy it time and time again. A reminder that great things can be found on the cheap. Books that can change our lives or at the very least, our thinking, are...

Terrific selection of inexpensive (or free) books in the Channing Way store. Everything in the store is donated to the store, then sorted by subject and quality. Books that don't make the cut or the store has too many copies go to the free cart. Large selection of children's books, CD's and DVD's. even a few LP's. First hour in the parking garage above is free. So, free parking, free books - what's...