Support your library

Friends of the Carmel Valley Library (CVL Friends) is a nonprofit group that raises funds for library programs. Join us in supporting the Carmel Valley Library — because a library is more than a building, it’s a portal to understanding, imagination and opportunity!

Bookstore

The Friendly Finds Bookstore has a great selection of used books donated by the community.

Most books are $1 each and all proceeds go to the library. Cash only accepted; unfortunately, we do not have the ability to provide change. The bookstore is open during library hours.

Book genres include fiction, YA, biographies, children’s, science, business and more.

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Join us for monthly free concerts

The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are pleased to sponsor monthly free concerts.

Peter Pupping & Fred Benedetti
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Explore what’s coming up >

Programs for all ages

Oh the fun we fund! The CVL Friends support purchasing materials and supplies for a variety of staff-led library programming and special events:

  • Crafts and family fun
  • Summer reading
  • Senior symposium
  • And more!

Your donations enrich activities with everything from Lego sets to Diwali lights and Chinese lanterns.

Library events calendar >