Rancho Santa Margarita

Friends of the Library

About Us

The RSM Friends of the Library (RSM FOL) is a non-profit organization of volunteers who raise money to support
the Rancho Santa Margarita branch of OC Public Libraries. All members volunteer their time and financial support
so that children and adults can enjoy this resource. Funds primarily come from our twice-yearly book sales and
from sales in the Friends of the Library Bookstore, which is overseen by a Board of Directors and operated by
volunteers.

Board of Directors

The Rancho Santa Margarita chapter of Friends of the Library is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and
committee chairs who meet monthly to discuss bookstore business, library needs, budget requests, and other
issues affecting the Rancho Santa Margarita Friends of the Library and the RSM Public Library it supports.

Every year, the RSM FOL donates to support RSM Library
programs. We are the only outside resource for meeting our
library’s needs.

We pay for children’s and adult programming, craft materials,
speakers, prizes for contests and reading incentives, paperback
books, audio books, and so much more. Major purchases funded
by the RSM Friends of the Library include:

• Replacement drive-up book return

• New tables and chairs for the Community Room

• Display furniture for the library

As state and federal funding for libraries continues to be
challenging, the role of Friends of the Library becomes more and
more important.

How rsm fol supports the library

Get involved!

Volunteer

Become a bookstore volunteer, help
at our book sales, or assist in pricing
and sorting donations. Your time
and effort are greatly appreciated.

Donate

We gladly accept books, movies,
music, puzzles, magazines, and
more! Monetary gifts of any amount
are also greatly appreciated!

Join

Love and support your library by
becoming an RSM FOL member!
Members also get perks like free
books and early access to book sales!

Be a bookstore volunteer!

The RSM Friends of the Library bookstore is staffed by a dedicated
group of volunteers who assist customers in finding books,
checkout customer purchases, price incoming donations, shelve
books, and manage various bookstore sections.

RSM FOL bookstore volunteers work regular shifts of 2 hours, once
a week OR fill in on an as-needed basis for other volunteers.
Volunteers need to be able to handle boxes of donations, push
carts, sort and shelve books, operate a cash drawer, and maintain
simple records. We will train you!

Students 16 years and older are welcome, and will be supervised by
an adult at all times.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the RSM FOL!

If you’d prefer to fill out a paper application, stop by the bookstore
any day it is open to request an application.

donation guidelines

RSM Friends of the Library is a non-profit 501c(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN #03-0385639).

Your donations may be tax deductable; consult your tax professional for more information.

Donation receipts are available in the bookstore.

Monetary donations of any amount are also gratefully accepted. Click here to donate
online, or see a bookstore volunteer for more information on how you can contribute!

We Accept

We Do Not Accept

• Hardcover and softcover fiction and non-fiction

• Gently used children’s books

• Blu-Ray and DVD movies

• CDs and vinyl records

• Audio books

• Jigsaw puzzles

• Board games

• Antiquarian, rare, and collectable books

• Recent magazines (1 year old or newer)

• Vintage magazines (1979 or older)

• Dirty, moldy, water-damaged, or bug-infested items

• Books with missing or damaged bindings, covers, pages,
  sections, or pictures

• Books with excessive writing, markings, or highlighting

• Warped softcover books

• Encyclopedias

• Reader’s Digest condensed books

• Textbooks, medical, health, law, and

travel books older than 5 years

• VHS and cassette tapes

• Recent magazines older than 1 year

Drop your

donations off at

the bookstore

during regular
business hours

membership

When you become a member of the RSM Friends of the
Library, you are helping to fund special library programs for
children and adults, purchase books, subscriptions, and
reference materials for the library, and supply services and
materials that might not otherwise be possible without the
assistance of the RSM FOL.

As a member, you’ll enjoy the following perks:

• FREE $1 book per visit, with a purchase of $1 or more

• Early entry to our twice-annual book sales, where you can
  shop for an hour before the general public

• Email notification of upcoming sales and in-store specials

• Membership benefits for each member of your household
  (Family memberships only)

Click below to fill out our online
membership application and submit
payment. Once payment is received,
our membership coordinator will
then mail your membership card to
the address you provide.

Hours

Our dedicated kids' area is brimming
with children's books that cater to all
ages, from picture books for the little
ones to engaging novels for young
readers.

Come explore our store, where every
visit promises new discoveries and the
joy of finding that special treasure to
take home. Whether you're browsing
for a new read or looking for
entertainment in various formats, our
friendly staff is here to help you find
the perfect item!

The RSM FOL Bookstore, located next to the RSM Library, features a diverse
collection of gently used fiction and non-fiction books spanning every genre
imaginable, from timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers.

We also offer an eclectic mix of CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. And
for puzzle enthusiasts, we have a large selection of jigsaw puzzles, all of
which have been carefully assembled by our volunteers to ensure all pieces
are intact.

shop our bookstore

Spring

Friday, May 2 | 10am - 4pm

Saturday, May 3 | 9am - 4pm

Fall

Book sales

Twice a year, we host our famous book sale on the patio at the RSM Library.

In 2025, our book sales are scheduled for:

Don’t forget, only members get access to the
preview sale from 9am - 10am on Friday!

Friday, Nov 7 | 10am - 4pm

Saturday, Nov 8 | 9am - 4pm

Spring Sale Information

Thanks for a great sale!

On March 12, 2025, the RSM Friends of the Library was
recognized by the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council and
our local state and congressional representatives for our
"contributions to the city's success and prosperity ... and
extensive service to the community as avid supporters of
the RSM Branch of the OC Public Library."

We are so proud to be recognized for the work we do in
our community!

Proud to be recognized

• store.mgr@rsmfol.org

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