Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Durham, NC. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
3825 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701
In-person book sale with thousands of donated books, puzzles, and games. · Hours: Fri 3pm-7pm (members), Sat 10am-4pm · Cost: 25% off for members on Friday, membership available at door
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
3825 South Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701
In-person book sale at Books Among Friends bookstore. Thousands of donated books, puzzles, and games. Proceeds benefit the local library. · Hours: Friday, August 21: Members-only preview from 3 PM to 7 PM; Saturday, August 22: Open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM · Cost: Friday: 25% off regular low prices for members. Saturday: no discount.
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
3825 South Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713
Member preview Friday and public sale Saturday at the Friends' bookstore, benefiting Durham County Library.
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
3825 S. Roxboro St., Durham, NC 27713
In-Person Book Sale with over 20,000 donated books, puzzles, and games. Proceeds benefit the Durham County Library. · Hours: Friday: 10am-4pm (members), Saturday: 10am-4pm (public) · Cost: Free admission. Most books $5 or less. Friday: members get 25% off.
Aug 17, 2026
Los Tres Magueyes, Rolesville, NC 27571 · 24.8 mi
Margs & Memoirs August Meeting - 'Transcendent’ · Hours: 7:00 PM
Aug 20, 2026
6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville, NC 27571 · 24.8 mi
Fantasy Book Club August Meeting- ‘In The Veins Of The Drowning’ · Hours: 7:15 PM
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
Annual big book sale featuring over 20,000 like-new and gently used books and puzzles. · Hours: Varies by day · Cost: Friday: Friends members only (can join at door). Sunday: fill a bag for $10. Other days/conditions not specified.
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
The Friends host three large book sales each year, featuring more than 20,000 like-new and gently used books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices. Sales run Friday through Sunday. Friday is reserved for Friends members only, but nonmembers are welcome to join at the door. · Hours: Fri 2-5:30 p.m. (members only), Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (public), Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (public) · Cost: Sunday: fill a bag for $10
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
The Friends host three large book sales each year, featuring more than 20,000 like-new and gently used books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices. · Hours: Fri 2-5:30 p.m. (members only), Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. · Cost: Sunday: Bring a bag and fill it for $10.
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
Big Book Sale with thousands of like-new and gently used books and puzzles; Friday members-only, Sunday $10 bag day.
Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
Book sale with 20,000 donated books. · Hours: Fri 2pm-5:30pm (preview), Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm · Cost: $25 for preview. $1-$3; Sun $10/bag
Aug 23, 2026
6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville, NC 27571 · 24.8 mi
Kids Book Club August Meeting - 'The First Cat In Space Ate Pizza' · Hours: 1:00 PM
Aug 23, 2026
6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville, NC 27571 · 24.8 mi
Sci-Fi Book Club July Meeting- ‘Gideon The Ninth’ · Hours: 6:30 PM
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
342 South Spring St (May Memorial Library basement), Burlington, NC 27215 · 33.0 mi
Members-only preview day followed by a public sale; cash or check only.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215 · 33.0 mi
Fall Book Sale with 50,000 very well organized books. · Hours: Fri 12pm-6pm (members), Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm · Cost: Hardbacks $3.00, Paperbacks $2.00, Lower prices on Children's books. $10 scanner fee.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
342 S Spring St, Burlington, NC 27215 · 33.0 mi
The fall sale will take place from September 11th - 20th this year. At the sale you will find thousands of donated items for sale, including books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles, and games.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215 · 33.0 mi
FALL BOOK SALE! 50,000 BOOKS! Very well organized. Cash and Checks Only. Large number of Southern and NC authors. · Hours: Members Only Sale - Sept 11: 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm; General Public Sale - Sept 12-20: Saturday 10:00 to 4:00, Sunday 1:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday noon to 6:00, Saturday 10:00 to 4:00, Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 · Cost: Scanners charged a one-time fee of $10.00. Hardbacks $3.00, Paperbacks $2.00. Lower prices on children's books.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
302 North Church St, Four Oaks, NC 27524 · 47.0 mi
Book sale with 1,000 books. · Hours: Thu 5pm-7pm (preview), Fri-Sat 10am-6pm · Cost: $2
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312 · 19.7 mi
Fall used book sale with tiered daily pricing including a half-price day and $5 bag day.
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
197 NC Highway 87 North, Pittsboro, NC 27312 · 19.7 mi
Over 18,000 items including hardbacks, softbacks, DVDs, audio books, vinyl records and CDs. Unique collections: mountain and rock climbing, trains and railroads, quilting, children's books in French. Collectors Corner available. No large containers allowed in sale room. · Hours: Thursday and Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm · Cost: Free admission. Thursday: Hardbacks $4, softbacks $3, Children's books $2 and $1, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records $2. Friday: half price day. Saturday: $5 bag day. Members of Friends of the Chatham Community Library receive 10% discount on purchases of $5 or more on Thursday and Friday. Specially priced blue dot books at full price Thursday, half price Friday (member discount applies).
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 7.6 mi
Book sale with 20,000 donated books. · Hours: Fri 2pm-5:30pm (preview), Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm · Cost: $25 for preview. $1-$3; Sun $10/bag
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
3825 South Roxboro St., Shoppes of Hope Valley, Durham, NC 27713
Ongoing used bookstore, open Tuesdays 10-3, Thursdays 10-12, Saturdays 10-3; all proceeds support Durham County Library.