People who love libraries love Friends of the Library book sales, held at library branches throughout the year. Come browse a variety of books, CD’s and DVD’s for adults and children, all reasonably priced. All proceeds return to your library through Friends’ programs.
If you’d like to volunteer at the sales–and get a first look at all those books!–we’d love to have you. Tell us you’re interested, and be sure to mention your branch.
And where do we get all these books? While many are culled from the library’s collection, we also accept donations to fill the sales. Materials can be taken to any branch. See donation guidelines here.
April – June 2012
| Northern Lights Branch
4093 Cleveland Avenue Friends Preview Sale Thu., April 19, 5 – 9 p.m. General Sale Fri., April 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. General Sale Sat., April 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. South High Branch 3540 S. Hight Street Friends Preview Sale Thu., April 26, 5 – 7 p.m. General Sale Fri., April 27, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General Sale Sat., April 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Karl Road Branch 5590 Karl Road Friends Preview Sale Thu., May 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. General Sale Fri., May 4, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. General Sale Sat., May 5, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Southeast Branch 3980 S. Hamilton Road Friends Preview Sale Thu., May 10, 5 – 8 p.m. General Sale Fri., May 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General Sale Sat., May 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Whetstone Branch 3909 N. High Street Friends Preview Sale Thu., May 17, 5 – 8 p.m. General Sale Fri., May 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. General Sale Sat., May 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Albany Branch 200 Market Street Friends Preview Sale Sat., June 9, 9:30 – 11 a.m. General Sale Sat., June 9, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Book Donation Guidelines
What We’re Looking For
Friends of the Library can accept all kinds of clean, attractive books and audio-visual materials.
Our Most Wanted List
Books, Audio Books or A/V Materials on These Themes:
| • Art | • Decorating | • Military |
| • Biographies | • Gardening | • Photography |
| • Children’s | • History | • Travel |
| • Cooking | • Sheet Music | |
| • Crafts | • Home Improvement | |
Donations We Can’t Accept
- Magazines
- Old text books
- Legal books that are out of date
- Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
- Encyclopedias older than 5 years
- Anything in poor condition—no damaged, dirty, mildewed items, please
For any items Friends do not accept, try used book stores or donating them to local schools, retirement communities, clinics, or medical offices or to a recycling company.
How to Donate
Bring boxes marked “Friends of the Library” to any Columbus Metropolitan Library branch or to the Library Store at the Main Library.
To donate a large quantity, call the Friends of the Library at 849-1056 or e-mail to make arrangements.
