Find unbeatable deals on books, puzzles and more Oct. 23-26!
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2025 Fall Book Sale!
Central Library's signature book sale returns this fall with thousands of books, games, puzzles and more for all ages and interests! The sale offers incredible bargains and a way to support the library with proceeds going to programs such as the Arlington Reads author series. Don't miss out on these rare finds and amazing prices!
Dates, hours and location
Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage
- Thu., Oct. 23, 3-7:45 p.m. (Members Only Night)
- Fri., Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
- Sat., Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
- Sun., Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale, Half-Price Day)
Major credit cards and cash will be accepted. Mobile payments (ex: Apple Pay, Google Pay) are currently not accepted.
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Teachers and librarians with school IDs enjoy a 50% discount on purchases Friday and Saturday, while everyone saves 50% on Sunday!
Explore the Specialty Books Room
Looking for signed books, first editions, full sets and other rare finds? We have plenty for you to peruse inside!
Take the elevator or stairs up from the book sale and visit the Quincy Room (on the first floor of the library by the Quincy Park entrance). Specialty books will be sold on Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Grab a Bite or Drink
On Friday (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.), the Rossana coffee truck will visit the library—with 10% of proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Arlington Public Library!
Drop by the library's plaza closest to the Quincy Park tennis courts for their signature hand-crafted food and drinks.
Parking
FOAL will be using the G1 floor of the parking garage beginning Oct. 22 throughout the sale. There will be no parking available in the library garage for the duration of the Book Sale. The ramp will also be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Visitors to the sale must enter the garage via the Central Library elevator or garage stairwells.
Please take metro or park in the outdoor lots surrounding the library. The closest Metro stations to Central Library are Ballston and Virginia Square on the Orange and Silver Lines.
For accessible parking, use the surface lot behind Central Library. The elevator inside the building will take you to G1 and the sale.
Free parking, without parking meters, may also be available within a short walk at:
- Quincy Park (gravel lot)
- N Nelson St (weekends & after 5 p.m. on weekdays, street parking)
- Eastbound Washington Blvd (street parking)
Nearby paid parking options include:
FOAL members enjoy early access!
Thursday night is Members Only Night! To become a FOAL member, use the online application form.
Volunteers are still needed.
Contact volunteer@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org or fill out the volunteer application form to find out more about volunteering opportunities for the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.