Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Studio City, CA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 29, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Cost: Members 8:30 a.m. early access, others 9:30 a.m.
Aug 30, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Sep 26, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Cost: Members 8:30 a.m. early access, others 9:30 a.m.
Sep 27, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Oct 25, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Oct 31, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Cost: Members 8:30 a.m. early access, others 9:30 a.m.
Nov 28, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Cost: Members 8:30 a.m. early access, others 9:30 a.m.
Nov 29, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Dec 26, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Cost: Members 8:30 a.m. early access, others 9:30 a.m.
Dec 27, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Jan 10, 2027
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
The Friends of the Studio City Library will be selling gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. All proceeds will benefit programming and collection development at the Studio City Branch Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Members early access at 8:30 a.m.)
Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
18601 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351 · 19.8 mi
Thousands of books · Cost: $7/bag in bookstore
Aug 12, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 *Unconfirmed Date
3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 · 21.1 mi
Daily-restocked shelves of gently used books, DVDs and puzzles in the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library lobby.
Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 12, 2027
140 S Glendora Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 · 31.3 mi
600-2,500 books with monthly half-price specials. Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30, Sat 10-4.
Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 12, 2027
215 E C St, Ontario, CA 91764 · 44.1 mi
All-donated books priced $1-$3. Mon/Tue 10-9, Fri/Sat 10-6, Sun 1-4.
Aug 21, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 · 21.1 mi
Summer Book Sale: Members Sale · Hours: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM · Cost: Members Only
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
3301 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 · 22.3 mi
Gently used books, CDs, and DVDs from a wide selection of genres: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, art, politics, self-help, cookbooks and more. · Hours: Friday: members only, sales begin at 1 PM; Saturday/Sunday: open to the public · Cost: Membership sales begin at $5.00 on Friday
Aug 21, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 32.5 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Aug 21, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 34.9 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Aug 22, 2026
1500 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91106 · 15.1 mi
2,000+ donated books with a $5 grocery-bag special, Sat 11-2.
Aug 22, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 · 21.1 mi
Summer Book Sale: Public Sale · Hours: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aug 23, 2026
West Hollywood Park, Los Angeles, CA 90001 · 14.3 mi
A free, annual community event dedicated to promoting children's literacy, diversity, and the joy of reading. Features over 100 authors, illustrators, live storytimes, performances, and activities like foam parties and arts & crafts. · Cost: Free
Aug 23, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 · 21.1 mi
Summer Book Sale: Public Sale · Hours: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sep 12, 2026
14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 · 2.4 mi
The Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Book sale has loads of books, movies, LPs and DVDs for all ages. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Arcadia, CA 91006 · 20.9 mi
Vintage Paper & Postcard Show.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
33792 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 · 26.0 mi
3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions · Hours: Sat 10-4, Sun 10-2 · Cost: .50-$2, Sun $2/bag
Sep 18, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 32.5 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Sep 18, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 34.9 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Sep 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sep 19, 2026
1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · 17.5 mi
Quarterly used-book sale in the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room benefiting the library.
Sep 19, 2026
6011 Pine St, Wrightwood, CA 92397 · 46.3 mi
County library Friends group used-book sale, 10am-3pm.
Sep 20, 2026
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · 42.3 mi
Meet and get autographs from your favorite superstar authors and illustrators. Enjoy professional storytellers, family-friendly entertainment, and more. · Cost: Free admission and parking
Sep 26, 2026
4990 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712 · 24.6 mi
Presale event for members only. · Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Cost: Members only
Sep 26, 2026
4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712 · 24.6 mi
FoLL Book Sale. · Cost: Cash only
Sep 26, 2026
4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712 · 24.6 mi
Presale Event for members only. Visitors will find plenty of paperback bargains plus hardback books for $1 and up on used non-fiction, hobbies, romance, science, health, business, travel, sports, military, science fiction, self-help and children's books and media. Sales are cash only. Bring your own shopping bags. · Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Cost: Members only (and disabled patrons)
Sep 26, 2026
4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712 · 24.6 mi
FoLL Book Sale. · Cost: Cash only
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Los Angeles, CA 90001 · 14.3 mi
Rare Books event at Union Station.
Oct 3, 2026
4658 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90711 · 25.2 mi
Quartermania - a fun, fast-paced event where participants use quarters and paddles for a chance to win prizes. · Hours: 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. · Cost: Pre-purchase tickets online
Oct 15, 2026
998 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92658 · 46.0 mi
Book sale and signing with author Stephen Witt. · Hours: 6:30pm - 8:30pm · Cost: Individual Ticket: General $40
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 · 21.4 mi
Friday members-only preview, Saturday and Sunday open to the public.
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
3301 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501 · 22.3 mi
Gently used books, CDs, and DVDs from a wide selection of genres: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, art, politics, self-help, cookbooks and more. · Hours: Friday: members only; Saturday/Sunday: open to the public · Cost: Membership sales begin at $5.00 on Friday
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Torrance, CA 90501 · 22.3 mi
Book sale · Hours: Friday: 1pm (members only), Saturday/Sunday: open to the public · Cost: Membership sales begin at $5.00 for Friday access.
Oct 16, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 32.5 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Oct 16, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 34.9 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Oct 17, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct 17, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Oct 17, 2026
21052 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311 · 13.9 mi
5,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, books on CD · Hours: Sat 10-2; Preview: Fri 2-4pm · Cost: paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50, 3/$1; music CDs .50, DVDs, books on CD $1
Nov 5, 2026
998 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92658 · 46.0 mi
Book sale and signing with author Susan Orlean. · Hours: 6:30pm - 8:30pm · Cost: Individual Ticket: General $40
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
18601 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351 · 19.8 mi
Thousands of books · Cost: $7/bag in bookstore
Nov 20, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 32.5 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Nov 20, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 34.9 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Nov 21, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nov 21, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dec 5, 2026
1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · 17.5 mi
Quarterly used-book sale in the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room benefiting the library.
Dec 18, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 32.5 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Dec 18, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 34.9 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Dec 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dec 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Sales feature hundreds of used books, magazines, and DVDs and are sponsored by the Central Library support groups: Central Library Docents, FOCAL (Friends of Children and Literature), and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. · Hours: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jan 9, 2027
630 West Fifth St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 10.0 mi
Monthly book sale with used and new books. · Hours: 10:00 am to 12 noon · Cost: $1.00 for hardback books, 50 cents for paperbacks and 10 cents for magazines