Western Philatelic Library
Open Access to Knowledge

Benjamin Franklin:  First Postmaster in North America; Originator of the Lending Library; First Person on a United States Stamp

Operated by Friends of the Western Philatelic Library, Inc. Sunnyvale, California USA ● Founded 1969● APS Chapter 836   Postal Address Friends of The Western Philatelic Library, Inc. Post Office Box 2219 Sunnyvale, CA 94087-2219 Email:  Western Philatelic Library   Physical Site   Western Philatelic  Library at 1500 Partridge Avenue Building 6, Room 6, Sunnyvale, California, 94087

Hours of Operation * Tuesday Noon - 5:00PM Wednesday 5:00PM - 9:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM/7:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday Noon - 5:00PM and by appointment   (408) -733-0336 *Important: Before visiting the Western Philatelic Library Please contact us and make sure that the Library will be open!  This is a volunteer organization and we regret that we cannot guarantee staff will always be available at the hours posted above!  We thank you for your patience!

Thank you for visiting the home page of the Friends of the Western Philatelic Library. The site provides information about the Library and the Friends of Western Philatelic Library, which administers the library as a benefit to the philatelic community and the public at large.

To find out how to borrow a book, click here.

The Mission of the Western Philatelic Library

The Western Philatelic Library exists to enhance the preservation and dissemination of philatelic knowledge by acquiring, organizing , interpreting and distributing information resources in a globally networked community.

Our Commitments:

• to build and conserve a world class collection of printed, electronic and other media;
• to support, extend and enrich the pursuit of knowledge and enjoyment through stamp collecting;
• to provide access and support for beginners, hobbyists, specialists, writers, and postal historians;
• to promote knowledge through public educational events and displays; and
• to collaborate and cooperate with other libraries and philatelic groups throughout the world.

Our Vision Statement

We will be recognized as setting the standard for providing a responsive and convenient gateway to philatelic knowledge.

Such projects take funds and a lot of people working together.  We are always prepared to welcome new volunteers to help with the work of the library.  If you are interested in joining us to advance the Mission of the Library, please contact Stuart Leven, President of Friends of the Western Philatelic Library , or call the Library at 408-733-0336.

For More Information:

• About the Friends of the Western Philatelic Library
• About the History of the Library  
• About the Library's Collections and Policies
• About Philatelic Research Resources and Examples of our Holdings at the Library
• About WPL on EBay and Books for Sale
• About Membership in the Friends of the Western Philatelic Library
• About Our Associates -- Philatelic Societies that Support the WPL
• About Recent Articles and Book Reviews from The Bay Phil
• About Supporting the Library  (Under Construction)
  

To find out how to borrow a book, click here.

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