Are barcode scanners allowed at Southwest Harbor library sales?

Scanner policies vary by sale. Many Friends of the Library groups in ME allow scanners, while some restrict them during the first hours or preview night. Check each sale's details link or ask the organizer before you go.

What are $5 bag days at library book sales?

Bag days are usually the last day of a multi-day sale, when you pay a flat price (often around $5) to fill a provided bag with as many books as fit. It is the cheapest way to buy in bulk.

Upcoming Library Book Sales in Southwest Harbor, ME

We're tracking 1 upcoming used book sale in Southwest Harbor, ME, including sales hosted at Southwest Harbor Public Library Finish Line Book Sale. The next dated sale runs Oct 17, 2026 through Oct 18, 2026. Readers here also travel to sales in Belfast, Camden, Bangor, all within about 50 miles.

Every listing below shows the venue, the sale dates, and directions, so you can plan a trip to a library book sale near Southwest Harbor without checking a dozen separate library calendars. Listings are refreshed daily as new sales are verified.

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While we strive for accuracy in our listings, we can't guarantee that all the information is completely accurate or up to date.

Upcoming book sales in Southwest Harbor, ME

Southwest Harbor Public Library Finish Line Book Sale

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

338 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

9am-3pm both days, about 6,000 books, donation-based.

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More sales within 50 miles of Southwest Harbor

Harbor Arts and Books (Camden Public Library)

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Atlantic Ave (at Blue Door Book Shed "Meadow" Parking Lot), Camden, ME 04843 · 37.4 mi

Harbor Arts and Books (Camden Public Library) is holding a book sale in Camden, ME. Dates and hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5pm each day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5pm. Features include Children's, Young adult, Fiction, Art & photography. Special pricing: Adults: $4 Hardcover, $3 Tradepaper, $1 Massmarket, Children's books: $2 Hardcover.

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Camden Public Library

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Atlantic Ave, Camden, ME 04843 · 37.4 mi

Camden Public Library is holding a book sale in Camden, ME. Dates and hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5pm each day, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9am-5pm. Features include Children's, Fiction, Art & photography. Special pricing: Adults: $4 Hardcover, $3 Tradepaper, $1 Massmarket, Children's books: $2 Hardcover. Policies: No preview, Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards accepted, No early entry or previews, Credit cards accepted.

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