Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Greensboro, NC. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026
1837 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC 27395
30th Anniversary Book Sale with 20,000+ old books. · Hours: Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm, Mon-Thu 10am-6pm · Cost: Fri-Sat: Up to $10: 50% off; over $10: 30% off. Sun-Thu: Up to $30: 50% off; over $30: 30% off.
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
3506 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27395
Book sale with 12,000 donated books. · Hours: Thu-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm · Cost: $1-$5
Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 46.8 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 · 46.8 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 · 46.8 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 · 46.8 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 · 46.8 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
Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025 · 23.2 mi
15,000+ books sorted by categories. Includes CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and Games. No buyer restrictions. Books are not picked over. · Hours: MEMBERS ONLY DAY Tuesday: 10:00 - 6:00; PUBLIC Wednesday: 10:00 - 6:00; Thursday: 10:00 - 8:00; Friday: 10:00 - 6:00; Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00; Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 · Cost: New memberships $10 at the door. Hardbacks-$3, Paperbacks-$1. Children's books lower priced. Sunday: $3 BAG SALE DAY. CASH or CHECKS ONLY!
Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025 · 23.2 mi
Annual Book Sale with 15,000+ books sorted by categories, plus CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and Games. Includes a Members Only Day on Tuesday, September 8. · Hours: Tue: 10:00 - 6:00 (Members Only); Wed-Fri: 10:00 - 6:00 (Thu until 8:00); Sat: 9:00 - 4:00; Sun: 1:00 - 5:00 · Cost: Memberships available at the door for $10. Hardbacks-$3, Paperbacks-$1. Children's books lower priced. $3 Bag Sale Day on Sunday. Cash or Checks Only.
Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025 · 23.2 mi
ANNUAL BOOK SALE! Over 15,000 books, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and Games, all sorted by categories. · Hours: Tuesday: 10:00 - 6:00 (Members Only). Wednesday: 10:00 - 6:00. Thursday: 10:00 - 8:00. Friday: 10:00 - 6:00. Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00. Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00. · Cost: Memberships $10 at the door. Hardbacks-$3, Paperbacks-$1. Children's books lower priced. Sunday is $3 Bag Sale Day.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
342 South Spring St (May Memorial Library basement), Burlington, NC 27215 · 20.7 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 · 20.7 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 · 20.7 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 · 20.7 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 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312 · 42.7 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 · 42.7 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).
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 · 31.5 mi
Book sale with 100% donated books. · Hours: Thu 4pm-7:30pm (preview), Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm · Cost: .50-$2
Oct 10, 2026
602 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292 · 27.2 mi
Book sale with 5,000 books. · Hours: Sat 10am-2pm · Cost: .25-$3
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
901 N. Main Street, High Point, NC 27262 · 9.5 mi
Two-day sale of used books, DVDs and other media benefiting library programs, with a Friday evening members' preview.
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
901 N Main Street, High Point, NC 27262 · 9.8 mi
Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · 46.8 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