Friends of The Belleville Public Library

Friends of The Belleville Public Library We are a charitable used bookstore and gift shop just inside the Belleville Public Library doors. HOW CAN YOU HELP THE ORGANIZATION?

1.

Membership

Anyone who is interested in supporting the Belleville Public Library can become a member. Membership costs very little and demonstrates your support of quality public library service in Belleville. Pick up your application at the FOL Book Store.
•Individual Annual Membership: $10
•Lifetime Individual Membership: $150 (Tax receipt provided)

2. Volunteer

We need volunteers to help

in the Used Book Store and to take an active role in the executive. If you are interested in helping with the Book Store or the Executive of the FOL, please indicate this interest when you complete your application for membership.

3. Book Donations

The Friends of the Library Used Book Store relies on the generosity of the community to provide us with items we can sell. You can assist by donating gently-used books, CDs, VHS tapes and DVDs. However we cannot accept encyclopedias, text books or Readers Digest Condensed Books. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

🎉 This Week’s New Arrivals Are Here!Fresh finds, beautiful books, and fascinating reads have just arrived—come see what’...
06/11/2026

🎉 This Week’s New Arrivals Are Here!
Fresh finds, beautiful books, and fascinating reads have just arrived—come see what’s new.

CANADA has taken over our coffee table this week!!!!!!
06/11/2026

CANADA has taken over our coffee table this week!!!!!!

The Royal Canadian Airforce at War 1939-1945Larry MilberryThis grand Canadian aviation book gives detailed coverage to t...
06/11/2026

The Royal Canadian Airforce at War 1939-1945
Larry Milberry

This grand Canadian aviation book gives detailed coverage to the Royal Canadian Air Force, both at home and overseas, in World War II. This work is such a rich source of information, facts, anecdotes, and images that the most avid aviation buffs can gorge themselves on its 480 pages. A comprehensive account of the RCAF's growth from a puny complement of 4000 in 1939 to its 1945 war-end strength of 250,000—the fourth-largest Allied Air Force.

This astonishing collection of 1500 photographs, most of which have never before been published makes this book a real treasure!

The Canadair SabreLarry MilberryThis is the most detailed book ever about the famous F-86 Sabre. Designed by North Ameri...
06/11/2026

The Canadair Sabre
Larry Milberry

This is the most detailed book ever about the famous F-86 Sabre. Designed by North American Aviation in California, the Sabre is the classic jet fighter of all time, the plane that made history by taking control of the skies over Korea and drubbing the MIG-15. Chosen by the RCAF to fulfill its day-fighter needs, most of the natty little Canadian Sabres would be stationed in Europe with the No.1 Air Division. For over a decade they ruled the skies and brought fame to Canadian pilots.
This great book contains the largest number of Sabre photos ever published in one book. As well, there are drawings, a full production list, various specs and statistics, and even drinking songs, poems and cartoons. This book will surely bring waves of nostalgia to anyone who was involved with air force life in the 1950s and will delight anyone with an interest in some of the most exciting years in military aviation.

From Sea Unto Sea Art & Discovery Maps of CanadaJoe C W ArmstrongThis remarkable volume brings together, for the first t...
06/11/2026

From Sea Unto Sea Art & Discovery Maps of Canada
Joe C W Armstrong

This remarkable volume brings together, for the first time, thirty-eight extraordinary original Canadian maps—many of them considered national treasures—along with the fascinating stories of the explorers and cartographers who created them. From Gastaldi’s 1556 woodcut map, where sea monsters lurk in uncharted waters, to Champlain’s richly detailed 1612 depiction of Canada’s abundance, and Sanson’s groundbreaking 1656 map, the first to show all five Great Lakes, each chart reveals a unique chapter in the nation’s history. More than an atlas, this beautifully illustrated collection invites modern readers on a voyage of rediscovery, exploring the courage, artistry, and humanity that shaped Canada’s earliest beginnings. A captivating journey into the country’s past.
A MUST HAVE for any Canadian Historian!

MunchDavid LoshakLoshak traces Munch's personal journey from Norway to major European art hubs like Berlin and Paris and...
06/11/2026

Munch
David Loshak

Loshak traces Munch's personal journey from Norway to major European art hubs like Berlin and Paris and explores how Munch’s turbulent childhood—marked by the tragic illness and deaths of his mother and sister—deeply fueled the themes of anxiety, grief, and melancholy in his artwork. This beautiful book features over 60 large-format, full-colour reproductions of Munch's paintings and prints.

RembrandtJessica HodgeThis is a beautifully illustrated, biographical art book that examines the life, artistic techniqu...
06/11/2026

Rembrandt
Jessica Hodge

This is a beautifully illustrated, biographical art book that examines the life, artistic techniques, and enduring legacy of the legendary 17th-century Dutch painter. The text tracks his meteoric rise to fame, his later financial struggles, and how his artistic reputation shifted over the centuries. Over 60 full-color plates!

One Hundred PaintingsRembrandt Supper at EmmausFederico ZeriThis book focuses on how the Dutch master Rembrandt masterfu...
06/11/2026

One Hundred Paintings
Rembrandt Supper at Emmaus
Federico Zeri

This book focuses on how the Dutch master Rembrandt masterfully captured the biblical scene from the Gospel of Luke. Rembrandt returned to this specific subject multiple times throughout his life, adapting his use of shadow, and light.

The History and Techniques of the Great Masters DEGASLinda BoltonThis book is highly regarded for bridging the gap betw...
06/11/2026

The History and Techniques of the Great Masters DEGAS
Linda Bolton

This book is highly regarded for bridging the gap between art history and technical ex*****on. Bolton explores Degas's deep respect for line work and traditional drawing techniques. Influenced by masters, Degas relied heavily on precise draftsmanship before layering color. Even though Degas exhibited alongside the Impressionists, the book highlights his preference for being called a "Realist."

Winslow Homer WatercoloursDonelson F HoopesThe book was published in cooperation with The Brooklyn Museum and The Metrop...
06/11/2026

Winslow Homer Watercolours
Donelson F Hoopes

The book was published in cooperation with The Brooklyn Museum and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, encompassing virtually the entire Homer watercolor collection from both institutions. This beautiful book tracks Homer's development from his early pastoral illustrations to his transformative, moodier coastal scenes in Cullercoats, England, and his later, vibrant tropical works in the Caribbean.

Address

254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, ON
K8N3B1

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

613-968-6731 Ext. 2230

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