Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries
Shop Small Saturday...and more!
Book Sale by the Fountain
Shop our book sale and support the Blue Earth County Libraries. Start on Shop Small Saturday, and come back for more on Monday, December 1st and Tuesday, December 2nd!
FRIENDS OF THE
DEEP VALLEY LIBRARIES
Join us in our mission to promote literacy and a love for reading in Blue Earth County.
Interested in being a member? Join with or without the need to volunteer.
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Interested in volunteering? Work in the bookstore, receive donations, work at used book sales, and/or serve on committees. No membership required!
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Questions? Contact us: mankatolibraryfriends@gmail.com
UPDATES & INFO
Important Dates
Donation Day
November 1, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Shop Small Saturday book sale
Saturday, November 29
Monday, December 1
Tuesday, December 2
Location: in the fountain area of the Blue Earth County Library
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The bookstore is inside the Blue Earth County Library in Mankato.
Store hours:
Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Friends of the Deep Valley Libraries accept donations of used materials on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Materials must be in good condition and can be delivered to the garage doors at the back of the library. (Please note: no VHS tapes, cassette tapes, encyclopedias, or textbooks will be accepted.)