Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Seattle, WA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
Seattle, WA 98060
The Orcas Island Lit Fest (OILF) is an annual celebration of literature and community held in an inspiringly beautiful place. With the San Juan Islands as our backdrop, we bring together renowned authors and avid readers, visitors and locals, for three days of panels, readings and events that highli...
Aug 26, 2026
1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Join the team behind Skipstone for an evening of nature, literature, and advocacy to celebrate the launch of Cascade of Life: An Artist’s Seasonal Guide to the Wild Northwest by author and illustrator Emily Poole, joined by Mountaineers Books Editor-in-Chief Kate Rogers. · Hours: 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Sep 1, 2026
1521 10th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
Writer and naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt returns to Elliott Bay Book Co. to launch her new book 'Among the Birds: Field Notes from Cascadia,' a delight for devoted birders, curious nature lovers, and casual backyard watchers alike with fresh, experiential personal essays featuring more than 70 Pacific Northwest birds and beautiful illustrations by Justin Gibbens. · Hours: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Sep 3, 2026
17171 Bothell Way NE Ste A101, Seattle, WA 98155
Join David B. Williams in celebrating his new book, 'In the Range of Fire and Ice: A Human and Natural History of Washington’s Cascades,' with a special conversation with author and environmental journalist Lynda V. Mapes. This event is co-hosted by Third Place Books and the North Cascades Institute as a part of the Nature of Writing speaker series. · Hours: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Sep 4, 2026
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Join Peter Henrickson for a talk celebrating the release of his new book 'Emerald City Trail' with Heidi Walker. This event is free and open to the public, all are welcome! · Hours: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Sep 4, 2026
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Join Peter Henrickson for a special pre-event reception celebrating the release of his new book 'Emerald City Trail' with GoWalk leaders and participants, Urban Walk Committee members, and trail stewards. The private reception is 6-7pm, with a public event following from 7-8:30pm. · Hours: 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Annual community rummage and book sale since 1992 benefiting church ministries
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Annual community rummage and used book sale benefiting the church's ministries, running since 1992.
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Seattle, WA 98060
The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair features exhibitors from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Aug 16, 2026
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · 15.7 mi
FOL Book sale
Aug 20, 2026
18501 90th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · 30.8 mi
Sorted. Each sale features different theme. · Hours: 11-2
Aug 22, 2026
Redmond, WA 98052 · 7.1 mi
Book Sale! · Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Aug 27, 2026
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · 15.7 mi
FOL book sale
Sep 4, 2026
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 · 19.5 mi
East Bremerton Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sep 5, 2026
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 · 19.5 mi
East Bremerton Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sep 10, 2026
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 · 15.7 mi
FOL book sale
Sep 12, 2026
5495 Harbor Ave, Freeland, WA 98249 · 34.9 mi
Hundreds of books for all ages are available. Cash, check, credit or debit cards, and Venmo @FriendsoftheFreelandlibrary are all accepted. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Freeland Library. · Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm · Cost: by donation, or, fill a bag for $20
Sep 12, 2026
5495 Harbor Ave, Freeland, WA 98249 · 34.9 mi
2,000 books; 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: 10-2 · Cost: Donation or $20/bag. Credit cards, Venmo accepted.
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA 98045 · 22.6 mi
Hours: Thu, Fri 10-6, Sat 11-6
Sep 17, 2026
18501 90th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · 30.8 mi
Sorted. Each sale features different theme. · Hours: 11-2
Sep 19, 2026
6411 Central Ave, Clinton, WA 98236 · 26.4 mi
4,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: 10-3 · Cost: .50-$2
Oct 2, 2026
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 · 19.5 mi
East Bremerton Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Oct 2, 2026
500 College Street, SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
Members-Only Book Sale · Hours: 1:30-5:00 · Cost: Members Only
Oct 3, 2026
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 · 19.5 mi
East Bremerton Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Oct 3, 2026
500 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
8,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. Some books sold online. · Hours: 9:30-4. Preview: Fri 1:30-5, Friends; join at door. · Cost: $10 for preview. .25-$1.
Oct 3, 2026
500 College Street, SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
Public Book Sale · Hours: 9:30-4:00
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
6778 Buck Lake Rd NE, Hansville, WA 98340 · 27.4 mi
5,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Fri 6-9pm, Sat, 10-2 Sun 11-3 · Cost: $1-$2. Credit cards accepted.
Oct 10, 2026
5495 Harbor Ave, Freeland, WA 98249 · 34.9 mi
2,000 books; 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Sat 10-2 · Cost: Donation or $20/bag
Oct 17, 2026
Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
6300 Wildaire Rd. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 · 32.1 mi
THOUSANDS of BOOKS! Also Music, DVDs and more! Hardback and paperback fiction and non-fiction. Outstanding children's section. Foreign Language Books. Magazines, Sheet Music, Videos, Games and Puzzles. · Hours: Friday, October 23 Members Only Sale 4:30 pm to 7 pm; Saturday, October 24 Public Sale 10 am to 4 pm · Cost: Join membership at the door for member sale. Cash or checks only.
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
10630 Gravelly Lake Drive, North Lakewood, WA 98259 · 39.6 mi
THOUSANDS of BOOKS! Also Music, DVDs and more! Something for everyone! Hardback and paperback fiction and non-fiction Outstanding children's section Foreign Language Books Magazines, Sheet Music, Videos, Games and Puzzles. · Hours: Friday, October 23 Members Only Sale 4:30 pm to 7 pm; Saturday, October 24 Public Sale 10 am to 4 pm
Nov 7, 2026
Hagen Building, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 · 40.2 mi
Fall Book Sale at the Jefferson County Library Hagen Building. · Hours: 10:00 AM 3:00 PM · Cost: Friends can show up at 9:30 am for early entry
Nov 19, 2026
18501 90th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · 30.8 mi
Sorted. Each sale features different theme. · Hours: 11-2
Dec 3, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 4, 2026
500 College Street, SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
Members-Only Book Sale · Hours: 1:30-5:00 · Cost: Members Only
Dec 5, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Holiday Pop-Up Book Sale · Hours: 1:00pm
Dec 5, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Holiday Pop-Up Book Sale · Hours: 1:00pm
Dec 5, 2026
500 College Street, SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
Public Book Sale · Hours: 9:30-4:00
Dec 5, 2026
500 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503 · 47.3 mi
8,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. Some books sold online. · Hours: 9:30-4. Preview: Fri 1:30-5, Friends; join at door. · Cost: $10 for preview. .25-$1.
Dec 7, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 10, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 12, 2026
6411 Central Ave, Clinton, WA 98236 · 26.4 mi
4,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 10-3 · Cost: .50-$2
Dec 14, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 17, 2026
18501 90th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 · 30.8 mi
Sorted. Each sale features different theme. · Hours: 11-2
Dec 17, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 21, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 28, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Dec 31, 2026
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 · 44.7 mi
Friends Bookshop Open · Hours: 12:30pm
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
5608 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Ongoing used book sale every 2nd Saturday and every Thursday, 10am-3pm; proceeds support Seattle Public Library.
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
5608 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Ongoing used book shop; Thursdays 10am-3pm and every 2nd Saturday 10am-3pm