Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2026 Fall Book Sale! 📚👀

The much-anticipated semiannual sale returns this fall 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.

Visit the library's blog for full event details.

📅 Dates, hours and location

Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage

• Thu., October 22, 3-7:45 p.m. (FOAL Members Only Night)
• Fri., October 23, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
• Sat., October 24, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
• Sun., October 25, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale, Half-Price Day)

Major credit cards and cash will be accepted. Checks are no longer accepted.

Please bring your own bags or boxes.

🤑 Teachers and librarians with school IDs enjoy a 50% discount on book purchases Friday and Saturday. Everyone saves 50% on Sunday!

🚗 Parking & Garage Access

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.

To access the sale in the garage, use the Central Library G2/3 elevator, located near the entrance from the surface parking lot, or use the garage stairwells.