Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library are an advocacy and fundraising group for the Bowen Island Library who fund a variety of programs and purchases for the library. Their primary source of fundraising is the annual book sale known as BookFest. The Friends are credited with establishing the first official government funded library on Bowen Island in the late 1970’s. Since that time they have continually supported and advocated for appropriate library service for Bowen Island.

For questions to FOBILS, please email the library at info@bowenlibrary.ca and we will pass on your email to the group. Questions about book sale donations can also be emailed to the Library.

BookFest: The Friends’ Annual Book Sale

Bookfest, the annual fundraiser of the Friends of the Library takes place at the Bowen Island Community School gym. The sale usually takes place on the May long weekend (Victoria Day weekend).

The Friends also operate a year-round “Mini Bookstore” in the foyer of the library, raising additional funds for the library and providing library visitors with “like new” books to purchase.

Book Sale Donations

Please see our Donated Materials page on how and when to donate books. Please do not leave boxes or bags of donated books outside the library or in our book drop at any time.