Library Sale Finder

Friends of the Library Book Sales

Friends of the Library groups run some of the largest used book sales in the country. This page tracks upcoming Friends group sales nationwide. To find a Friends of the Library book sale in your city or state, use the state list below or search your ZIP code.

Upcoming Friends of the Library sales (200)

Friends of the Library book sales by state

Pick your state to see Friends group sales, annual library sales, and year-round Friends bookstores near you.

Friends of the Library sale FAQs

What is a Friends of the Library book sale?
Friends of the Library groups are volunteer nonprofits that support a public library. They collect donated books and resell them at periodic sales — typically an annual or semi-annual event plus smaller monthly sales — with proceeds funding library programs.
How do I find a Friends of the Library book sale near me?
Search your ZIP code on Book Sale Near Me and choose a radius. Results include Friends of the Library sales, library-run clearance events, and year-round Friends bookstores, sorted by distance or date.
Do you have to be a member to attend?
Public sale days are open to everyone. Many Friends groups reserve the first evening as a members-only preview, and memberships are usually inexpensive and can often be purchased at the door.

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