Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Alexandria, VA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Fall Book Sale at Duncan Library. Thousands of books for all ages in a wide variety of genres. Book sale profits go directly back to Duncan Library to support the purchase of books, programming, materials, community events, equipment and more.
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
A weeklong library sale including hardback books, larger-format paperbacks, children's books, music CDs, movies, and self-help DVDs. Proceeds fund library programs, collections, and technology. · Hours: Wednesday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.; Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Cost: $4 hardback books, $3 larger-format paperbacks, $1 to $3 children's books, $1 CDs, $2 DVDs. Sunday is half-price day. Monday is $15 bag sale.
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
A weeklong library sale including hardback books, larger-format paperbacks, children's books, music CDs, movies, and self-help DVDs. Proceeds fund innovative programs, expanded collections, and technology. · Hours: Wed-Thu: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sun: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.; Mon: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Cost: Hardback books $4; large paperbacks $3; children's books $1-$3; CDs $1; DVDs $2. Sunday is half-price day. Monday is $15 bag sale. Members-only preview on Sep 22, 3:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Gently used children's and teen books priced $2–3, proceeds benefit Reston Regional Library.
Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Kids Back to School Sale & YA BOOK SALE. Gently used books sorted by reading level and type. Includes board books, non-fiction science, Junie B. Jones books. No scanners. Sales are held indoors at the Reston Regional Library. · Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 3pm · Cost: Books are about $2-3 each. Proceeds go to help the library.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 · 7.5 mi
Large quarterly book sale
Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
7584 Leesburg Pike, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church, VA 22043 · 7.5 mi
Quarterly sale with more than 15,000 books and media, most priced between $0.50 and $4.00. Next dates after this: Dec 3-6, 2026.
Sep 12, 2026
1234 Ingleside Ave, West Mclean, VA 22103 · 10.2 mi
Fall Community Parking Lot Sale · Hours: 9:00 am
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 · 6.2 mi
Semi-annual four-day used book sale plus preview night at George Mason Regional Library.
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 · 6.2 mi
Preview sale for the George Mason Friends semi-annual Fall Book Sale. Offers a huge selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, and DVDs. · Hours: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm · Cost: $20 entry fee per adult
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Large fall used-book sale (no children's books) at Reston Regional Library.
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Big Fall Sale. No kids books at this sale. Scanners and other electronic pricing tools are allowed. Sales are held indoors at the Reston Regional Library. · Cost: Proceeds go to fund literacy materials and programs at the Library and in our community.
Sep 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 · 6.2 mi
General sale for the George Mason Friends semi-annual Fall Book Sale. Offers a huge selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, and DVDs. · Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm daily · Cost: No entry fee. Half-price bargains on Sunday.
Sep 24, 2026
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 · 6.2 mi
Fall Book Sale · Hours: 10:00 AM
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
21030 Whitfield Place, Sterling, VA 20165 · 22.2 mi
Fri 9/25 & Sat 9/26, 9:30am-5pm; Sun 9/27, 9:30am-2pm ($10 bag sale). Donations accepted Sept 12-24.
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Sterling, VA 20163 · 34.7 mi
Hours: Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. · Cost: Sunday: $10 bag sale
Sep 26, 2026
12 N. Light Street, Lovettsville, VA 20180 · 41.0 mi
Saturday, Sept 26, 10am-5pm, held during the Town of Lovettsville Oktoberfest.
Sep 26, 2026
12 N. Light Street, Lovettsville, VA 20180 · 41.0 mi
Held at Town of Lovettsville Oktoberfest event · Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall Book Sale where a community cookbook featuring local recipes and art will be available for purchase. · Cost: Proceeds benefit library programs.
Oct 10, 2026
220 E. Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132 · 40.9 mi
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Aldie, VA 20105 · 28.8 mi
Hours: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street (Central Library parking garage), Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Thu Oct 22 3-7:45pm (member night); Fri-Sun 10:30am-4:45pm, Sunday is half-price day. Thousands of books, games and puzzles; specialty and rare books in the Quincy Room.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall 2026 Book Sale with a wide selection of books. Special early access for FOAL members on Thursday. Half price day on Sunday. Specialty books available in the Quincy Room. · Hours: Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (members only), Friday-Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (public). Specialty books: Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. · Cost: Cash and credit cards accepted. Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off on Friday and Saturday. Everyone receives 50% off on Sunday (half price day). Specialty books individually priced.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Semiannual Fall Book Sale in the Central Library parking garage; Thursday member night, public Fri-Sat, bag sale Sunday.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall book sale with early access for FOAL members, public sale days, and a half-price day on Sunday. Specialty books are sold in a separate room. · Hours: Thursday 3pm-7:45pm (FOAL members), Friday-Sunday 10:30am-4:45pm (Public sale); Specialty books: Thursday 3:30pm-7:15pm, Friday-Sunday 11:00am-4:15pm · Cost: Cash and credit cards accepted. Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off book purchases on Friday and Saturday. Everyone receives 50% off on Sunday (half price day). Specialty books are priced individually.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall 2026 Book Sale. Main sale in the garage of the Central Library. Specialty books in the Quincy Room (first floor of the library). Cash and credit cards accepted. Mobile payments not accepted. No checks. · Hours: Thursday: 3-7:45 p.m. (FOAL member night); Friday-Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Public sale); Specialty books: Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. · Cost: Free admission. Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off book purchases on Friday and Saturday. Everyone receives 50% off on Sunday (half price day). Specialty books are individually priced.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall 2026 Book Sale. Main sale in the Central Library garage. Specialty books (sets, first editions, rare books) in the Quincy Room (first floor). · Hours: Thursday: 3pm-7:45pm (members only); Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:30am-4:45pm. Specialty books: Thursday: 3:30pm-7:15pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11am-4:15pm. · Cost: Thursday: Members only. Sunday: Half price day.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall book sale with a special member night, public sale days, and a half-price day on Sunday. Specialty books available in the Quincy Room. · Hours: Thursday 3-7:45 p.m. (FOAL members); Friday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public); Specialty books: Thursday 3:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. · Cost: Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off book purchases on Friday and Saturday, and everyone receives 50% off on Sunday. Specialty books are priced individually. Cash and credit cards accepted. Mobile payments not accepted.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201 · 4.9 mi
Fall 2026 book sale held in the garage of the Central Library. Specialty books sold in the Quincy Room. · Hours: Thursday 3-7:45 p.m. (FOAL members); Friday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (public); Specialty books: Thursday 3:30-7:15 p.m., Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. · Cost: FOAL members get early access on Thursday. Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off book purchases on Friday and Saturday. Everyone receives 50% off on Sunday (half price day). Cash and credit cards accepted. Mobile payments and checks not accepted.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Puzzles and Games sale. Sales are held indoors at the Reston Regional Library. · Cost: Proceeds go to fund literacy materials and programs at the Library and in our community.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Sterling, VA 20163 · 34.7 mi
Book Sale and Winter Clothing Drive · Hours: Friday, Nov. 13: 5:30-7 p.m. (Pre-sale) Saturday, Nov. 14: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. · Cost: $15 entry for pre-sale on Friday
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 · 7.5 mi
Large quarterly book sale
Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
11925 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 · 16.4 mi
Holiday Sale. Sales are held indoors at the Reston Regional Library. · Cost: Proceeds go to fund literacy materials and programs at the Library and in our community.