April 16-19, score rare finds and amazing deals at the can't-miss book sale!
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2026 Spring Book Sale!
The much-anticipated semiannual sale returns to the Central Library parking garage and features thousands of books, games, puzzles and other items for all ages and interests at incredible bargains—with proceeds supporting library collections and programs like Arlington Reads.
Dates, hours and location
Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage
- Thu., April 16, 3-7:45 p.m. (Members Only Night)
- Fri., April 17, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
- Sat., April 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
- Sun., April 19, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale, Half-Price Day)
Major credit cards, checks and cash will be accepted.
Please bring your own bags or boxes.
Teachers and librarians with school IDs enjoy a 50% discount on book purchases Friday and Saturday, while everyone saves 50% on Sunday!
Grab refreshments while you shop! Rossana food truck will be at the Library on Friday, April 17 and Sunday, April 19. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Friends to support the Library's services and programs.
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.
Parking
FOAL will be using the G1 floor of the parking garage beginning April 15 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, within a short walk may also be available 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.