The Friends of the Suffolk Library group is preparing for its monthly book sale this weekend, but a few other fundraisers for the group are coming up, too.

The small, all-volunteer army sells donated books on the first Friday and Saturday of each month at its building, 300 Carolina Road, to benefit the reading programs at the Suffolk Public Library.

In order to be able to give as much money to the library as possible, the group is doing other fundraisers in hopes to offset the cost of rent and electricity at the building.

“Every little bit helps maintain and sustain our facility here and pay rent and electricity,” said Lisa Adams, a volunteer. “They’re always expanding at the library, so more children are being served through these programs.”

The first fundraiser coming up is a fundraising night at Panera Bread, 1217 N. Main St.

Patrons must have a flier — available on the Friends of the Suffolk Library Facebook page — to direct a portion of the proceeds from their meal to the group. It will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11.

The other two fundraisers are ongoing.

Kroger shoppers can sign up to have their purchases benefit the Friends of the Suffolk Library. They can visit krogercommunityrewards.com with their Kroger Plus card handy and follow the instructions, using the organization number 84927 for the Friends.

In addition, online shoppers can register for their Amazon purchases to benefit the Friends by visiting smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1849689. Once registered, shoppers should visit Amazon through smile.amazon.com to have their purchases of eligible products benefit the organization. The organization receives one-half of 1 percent of the purchase price for eligible purchases.

Volunteers said the organization is important to support, but not just because of what it does for the library.

“I feel like the Friends are not only a way to get money for the library, but also a conduit for books for the community,” Adams said. She prefers printed books to e-books, especially because she remembers reading books with her mother as a child.

“It’s just the warmth of sitting with someone and having that tactile experience,” she said. “The way it feels and the way it smells, it’s all part of the experience.”

There are an estimated 100,000 volumes currently in stock at the Friends of the Suffolk Library.

“We’re always restocking,” volunteer Karen Richter said.

The book sale takes place the first Friday and Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Hardcover books sell for $1, with softcovers at 50 cents each. Paperbacks are 25 cents each. A select few, newer books are specially priced at $2 or $3 each.