BookCellar
(closed until further notice)
(closed until further notice)
The Friends Used Book Store is in the Central Library Basement
Central Library, 600 Soledad Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-9519 email: Bookcellar1@gmail.com
Open daily Sunday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
(210) 227-9519 email: Bookcellar1@gmail.com
Open daily Sunday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Seeking Manager of the BookCellar and Online Book Sales
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library are in need of an enthusiastic, friendly, mature individual to manage the nonprofit bookstore in the basement of the Central Library, 600 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX, as well as sales of books through an Amazon.com account that was recently established. Duties of the Manager include:
Apply today! Submit a one-page résumé to FOSAPL President, John Costello, at fosaplpresident@gmail.com.
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library are in need of an enthusiastic, friendly, mature individual to manage the nonprofit bookstore in the basement of the Central Library, 600 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX, as well as sales of books through an Amazon.com account that was recently established. Duties of the Manager include:
- recruit, train, and schedule volunteers to provide excellent customer service
- advertise and market the BookCellar‘s inventory (in-person and online)
- oversee cash register use and make bank deposits
Apply today! Submit a one-page résumé to FOSAPL President, John Costello, at fosaplpresident@gmail.com.
Online Book Sales Have Started!
Like so many retailers in the past year, the Friends’ BookCellar has moved online! Although the store in the lower-level of the Central Library has been closed since mid-March 2020, an Amazon store in the name of the “Friends of SA Library” has recently been established; you can view the varied (and constantly changing) selection at https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar.
Like so many retailers in the past year, the Friends’ BookCellar has moved online! Although the store in the lower-level of the Central Library has been closed since mid-March 2020, an Amazon store in the name of the “Friends of SA Library” has recently been established; you can view the varied (and constantly changing) selection at https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar.
Book Lovers Wanted!
The BookCellar used book store needs people who love books and want to help others find new favorites. The volunteer job description includes shelving books, tidying shelves, assisting customers, looking up Dewey system numbers, filling displays, and (after training) operating the register. Your work will help raise funds to support the San Antonio Public Library! For more information, or to volunteer, please go to our Volunteer Match page at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2459103.jsp.
The BookCellar used book store needs people who love books and want to help others find new favorites. The volunteer job description includes shelving books, tidying shelves, assisting customers, looking up Dewey system numbers, filling displays, and (after training) operating the register. Your work will help raise funds to support the San Antonio Public Library! For more information, or to volunteer, please go to our Volunteer Match page at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2459103.jsp.
- BookCellar History Brochure
- BookCellar Committee Policies
- BookCellar-San Antonio Public Library Memorandum of Understanding
Thousands of new and recycled books are waiting for you in the BookCellar. Adult and children's fiction, nonfiction, foreign language, rare and selected volumes, audio and videos, magazines, the BookCellar has them all, and more.
Books for every imaginable interest at unbelievable prices. Most hardbacks $1.00 or less. Children’s books 25¢ to 50¢. Records and paperbacks 25¢ to 50¢. Monthly special sales offer several books for the same low one-book-price. Freebies too!
Book donations accepted. Parking, up to 3 hours, is free and over 3 hours is $5 in the Central Library Garage with validated parking ticket. All proceeds benefit the San Antonio Public Library System and the Library Friends activities.
The BookCellar is a Friends volunteer activity. Volunteers are always welcome. Volunteer schedules are adjustable and free parking is provided. To volunteer, donate books or other materials, or for further information, visit the BookCellar, or call (210) 227-9519 during business hours.