Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library

Book lover’s don’t want to miss this sale! There will be 1000’s of books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books for sale, starting at $1 at The Big Book Sale at the Columbus Main Library.

The public sale is held twice a year, typically in spring and fall.

Friday and Saturday are public sale days, with a clearance sale on Sunday.

On for the clearance sale on Sunday, bring a sturdy bag to fill for $5. Proud supporters can purchase a Friends of the Library canvas tote and stock up for $8.50.

Spring Sale

General Public: Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
Bag Sale or Clearance Sale: Sunday, March 12 from 1-4 p.m.

Fall Sale

General Public: tba fall 2023 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
Bag Sale or Clearance Sale: tba fall 2023 from 1-4 p.m.

Big Book Sale pricing

• Children’s books start at $1
• Adult fiction & nonfiction start at $2
• DVDs, CDs & audiobooks start at $2
• Friends of the Library tote bags are $3.50 each, or bring your own bag

Want to shop early? Join Friends of the Library for early shopping a day early! Annual memberships start at just $20-$25, and you’d get the first selection of books. Memberships also give discounts at the store and the cafe.

Volunteer at the Book Sale

Volunteers at the book sale also get early shopping access, plus one free book per shift. Responsibilities vary and may include pre-sorting materials at the library’s operations center; unpacking, organizing and stocking sale tables, and helping pre-count items in the checkout line. 

Sign up here (note: you must sign up early to allow for background checks if you haven’t volunteered there before).

Proceeds from this event go to Friends of the Library whose vision is to build awareness and resources to champion the mission of Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Main Library
96. South Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215

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