The Massive Used Book Sale Is Back!
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library’s (FOAL) will be back in full swing with the 2022 Spring Book Sale on April 28 – May 1. The grand sale will be held at Central Library in the parking garage and will be stocked with thousands of books, games, puzzles and other items for all ages and interests.
Dates, Hours & Location
Members Only Night; Thursday, April 28, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Public Book Sale; Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1, 2022
Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage
- Thursday, April 28, 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Members Only Night)
- Friday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 1, noon – 6 p.m. All books are half price.
Shoppers can find everything from rare literary gems, to signed books, to vintage comics and board games — all at incredibly affordable prizes!
Visa, MasterCard, checks and cash will be accepted. Please bring your own bags or boxes as FOAL volunteers will have limited paper bags for patrons to use. Teachers and librarians with school IDs receive 50% off purchases on Friday and Saturday, and everyone receives 50% off on Sunday (it’s half-price day).
Members Only Night
Want to get first dibs at the sale? Visit the FOAL website and fill out a membership form. Lifetime and active members of FOAL will receive an invitation by April 15 with a ticket for entry to access the sale. Membership will not be available at the door.
Parking
FOAL is using the G1 floor of the parking garage during the sale. Please use G2 and G3 in the parking garage or park in the outdoor lots surrounding the Library. The closest Metro stations to Central Library are Ballston and Virginia Square on the Orange Line.
Masking
In Arlington County, Virginia the community level is Medium. If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions. Masks are optional in Arlington Public Library buildings.
FOAL Bookstores
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 located at the Central and Shirlington Libraries.
Want to Volunteer?
Contact volunteer@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org to find out more about volunteering opportunities for the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.
