Book Sale

Each spring, we sponsor a used book sale, featuring thousands of volumes and audio-visual materials donated by individuals and discarded from the library collections.

4700+
Attendance

100+
Volunteers

43,000+ SQ. FT
Of Sale Space

Where do we get the books?

Materials donated to the library are sorted by library staff and evaluated to see if they will enhance the current library collection or can replace a worn or old copy of an item the library already owns. Any items worn, torn, water-damaged, mildewed or in generally bad condition, due to age or wear and tear, are discarded. Items that are not discarded or added to the library collection are sold at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Volunteer with the Book Sale!

During set-up in the week leading up to the sale, we need help loading and unloading boxes, and unpacking and sorting books. We also need volunteers on the Saturday and Sunday of the sale to assist the book buyers.

Sign up to volunteer for the Book Sale today! 

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The Friends of the Mobile Public Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization, formed in 1983, which is dedicated to supporting the Mobile Public Library system in a variety of ways. 

Members of the Friends of the Mobile Public Library are invited to the Members Only Preview Sale on Friday, March 28 from 3 - 7 p.m. during the Book Sale. 

Join the Friends today and check out our regular newsletters to learn more!