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Fall Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday Oct. 22 - Sunday Oct. 24

The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) are excited to host their first community book sale since fall 2019, stocked with thousands of books, games and puzzles for all ages and interests.

  • Friday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Friends of the Arlington Public Library Members Only Day (FOAL memberships available online)
  • Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Everything is half off!

Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted.
Masks will be required by all visitors.

What's Different This Year?

Duration:

  • This sale is three days instead of four.
  • Friday is for FOAL Members only, all day.

FOAL Membership:

  • Forms will not be available by cash or check at the door. Join online.

Location: Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St.

  • Adult books, games and puzzles available in the Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
  • Children's books available in the atrium lobby on the first floor at Central Library. Please note: On Friday, Children's books will not be available until 12 p.m., when the Library opens.

Because of space limitations:

  • Shoppers will be strictly limited to two boxes each visit.
  • Shoppers must carry or move books with them as they shop.
  • Piling or sorting books is not permitted.
  • Please limit each visit to one hour.

Shop at a Friends of the Library Bookstore Any Time

Shelves of used books.

Can't wait for the big Fall Book Sale? There are FOAL Bookstores at every Library location, where you can find great books in all genres year round. The two largest FOAL Bookstores are at the Central and Shirlington Libraries.

The FOAL Bookstore at Central Library will be closed October 21-24.

Volunteer with the Friends of the Library

Want to help out? FOAL depend on the generosity of volunteers to support their book sales and other activities, and they would love your help!

Volunteer with FOAL

October 12, 2021 by Web Editor

Filed Under: News

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Katharine F. Stewart says

    October 12, 2021 at 12:48 PM

    Hello, I see you have a FOAL book sale starting on the 22.
    I have 2 bags of books to donate. Are you still accepting donations?

    Katharine Stewart

    • Web Editor says

      October 12, 2021 at 12:56 PM

      Hi Katharine,
      At the moment, the FOAL volunteers are still receiving and processing donations, although they do usually stop taking donations close to the big Sale itself. You are welcome to bring 2 bags of books.

  2. Brian Morrissey says

    October 12, 2021 at 3:56 PM

    Will DVD and CD’s be included in the book sale?

    • Web Editor says

      October 12, 2021 at 4:04 PM

      Hi Brian,

      There will be no DVDs or CDs at the sale this fall, due to space.

  3. J. Taylor says

    October 14, 2021 at 1:56 PM

    I see from an earlier response that donations may be closed close to the sale. Will donations be accepted tpmorrow?

    • Web Editor says

      October 14, 2021 at 4:14 PM

      I have just learned that the Friends will continue taking donations throughout this sale, so bring your books in!

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