Used Book Sale - LAPL Central Library Book Sale — Los Angeles, CA

630 W 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Oct 17, 2026

Monthly used book sale (third Saturday), 9:30am-12pm at Central Library. Hundreds of used books, magazines and DVDs; sponsored by Central Library Docents, FOCAL and the Culinary Historians of Southern California.

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Bag Day Profit Calculator

Estimate your cost per book and resale margin before you go.

Bag / Entry Cost ($)

Estimated Books per Bag

Average Estimated Resale Value ($)

Effective Cost Per Book

$0.33/book

Total Estimated Profit Margin

$115.00

Savings vs. ~$17 new retail98%

Estimates only — resale values vary by title, condition, and marketplace fees.