Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Torrance, CA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 12, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 *Unconfirmed Date
3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Daily-restocked shelves of gently used books, DVDs and puzzles in the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library lobby.
Aug 21, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
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
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 22, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Summer Book Sale: Public Sale · Hours: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Aug 23, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Summer Book Sale: Public Sale · Hours: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Friday members-only preview, Saturday and Sunday open to the public.
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
3301 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501
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
Book sale · Hours: Friday: 1pm (members only), Saturday/Sunday: open to the public · Cost: Membership sales begin at $5.00 for Friday access.
Aug 8, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
18601 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351 · 41.4 mi
Thousands of books · Cost: $7/bag in bookstore
Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 12, 2027
140 S Glendora Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 · 35.8 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
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 21.9 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Aug 21, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 24.6 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Aug 22, 2026
1500 E Villa St, Pasadena, CA 91106 · 24.5 mi
2,000+ donated books with a $5 grocery-bag special, Sat 11-2.
Aug 23, 2026
West Hollywood Park, Los Angeles, CA 90001 · 10.9 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 29, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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 · 21.6 mi
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 12, 2026
14245 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 · 22.7 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 · 27.2 mi
Vintage Paper & Postcard Show.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
33792 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510 · 45.6 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 · 21.9 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Sep 18, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 24.6 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Sep 19, 2026
1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · 5.3 mi
Quarterly used-book sale in the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room benefiting the library.
Sep 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 15.8 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 · 15.8 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 20, 2026
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · 26.8 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 · 11.0 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 · 11.0 mi
FoLL Book Sale. · Cost: Cash only
Sep 26, 2026
4990 Clark Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712 · 11.0 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 · 11.0 mi
FoLL Book Sale. · Cost: Cash only
Sep 26, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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 · 21.6 mi
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 3, 2026
4658 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90711 · 4.0 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 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Los Angeles, CA 90001 · 10.9 mi
Rare Books event at Union Station.
Oct 15, 2026
998 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92658 · 30.3 mi
Book sale and signing with author Stephen Witt. · Hours: 6:30pm - 8:30pm · Cost: Individual Ticket: General $40
Oct 16, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 21.9 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Oct 16, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 24.6 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Oct 17, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 15.8 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 · 15.8 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 · 32.7 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
Oct 25, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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 · 21.6 mi
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 5, 2026
998 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92658 · 30.3 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 · 41.4 mi
Thousands of books · Cost: $7/bag in bookstore
Nov 20, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 21.9 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Nov 20, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 24.6 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Nov 21, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 15.8 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 · 15.8 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 28, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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 · 21.6 mi
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 5, 2026
1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · 5.3 mi
Quarterly used-book sale in the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room benefiting the library.
Dec 18, 2026
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92801 · 21.9 mi
Hours: Friday 11-4
Dec 18, 2026
500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · 24.6 mi
Monthly Friday Friends sale, 11am-4pm.
Dec 19, 2026
630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 15.8 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 · 15.8 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 26, 2026
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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 · 21.6 mi
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 9, 2027
630 West Fifth St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 · 15.8 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
Jan 10, 2027
12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604 · 21.6 mi
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.)