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 April 1-2, 2022 from 10 am – 5 pm, with the clearance sale on April 3 from 1-4 pm.

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.

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 on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 3:30 – 7 pm. 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. More details are available on the sign-up sheet. 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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