Book Sale
The Indy Library Store hosts several book sales a year, with all proceeds going to the Library Foundation. Friends of the Library (donors to the Library Foundation) with a Friends of the Library card have early, exclusive access to the book sales.
Become A FriendUpcoming Book Sales
Indy Library Store Book Sale dates for November and December are listed below. Please check back for a sign-up link. Sign-ups open on November 23, 2020.
The book sale began in 1982, then called Secondhand Prose
More than $7.5 million has been raised for the Library Foundation through book sale proceeds
You can donate your books to the Indy Library Store! Currently, donations will only be accepted via drop-off at Library Services Center during Monday-Friday, 8-5. Learn more.
Books are a Bargain at the Indy Library Store
Most books: $0.25-$4.00
DVDs: $2/disc
CDs: $1/disc
LPs: $1/disc
Plus videotapes, posters, and more!
September
Wed, 9/23 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friends Day
Wed, 9/23 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Friends Day
Thu, 9/24 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friends Day
Thu, 9/24 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friends Day
Fri, 9/25 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Book Sale
Sat, 9/26 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Book Sale
Sat, 9/26 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Book Sale
Mon, 9/28 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Half Price Day
Mon, 9/28 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Half Price Day
Tue, 9/29 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Media Day - Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Tue, 9/29 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Media Day - Buy 1 Get 2 Free
Wed, 9/30 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM $7 Bag Day
Wed, 9/30 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM $7 Bag Day
November
Mon, 11/30 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Friends Day
December
Tue, 12/01 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Friends Day
Wed, 12/02 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Friends Day
Fri, 12/04 @ 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Book Sale
Sat, 12/05 @ 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Book Sale
Mon, 12/07 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Half Price Day
Tue, 12/08 @ 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Half Price Day
Wed, 12/09 @ 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM $7 Bag Day
Thu, 12/10 @ 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM $7 Bag Day
All book sales are held at the Library Services Center.
During Fall 2020, all shoppers at the Indy Library Store must register for a shopping time. See the News & Events page for more information.
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