In 2020, our amazing quarterly book sales will be in March, June, September and December. Books and collectibles at the sales are donations. If you have books that you would like to donate, please see How to Donate Books to the Friends of the Library.
Recent quarterly sales have offered more than 50,000 books, plus DVDs, children’s books, collectibles, Library discards, and more! If you love to read, if you love books, this is a Book Bargain Event you cannot miss. Members of Blount County Friends of the Library have early access to the sale the day before it opens to the public.
The next quarterly book sale was originally scheduled for June 4, 5, and 6. It will be rescheduled depending on the Library’s COVID-19 phased recovery status and community policy. The safety of our volunteers, friends, and community remains our top priority. We’re eager to get busy organizing our next great book sale and hope to see you there!
Summer/Fall (?) 2020 Pre-owned Book Sale
Members Only – [Date to be set], noon to 6
General Public – [Dates to be set], 10 to 4
If you are not a member, you may join at the door.
Credit card payments will be accepted.
Blount County Library, Lower Level
508 N. Cusick St.
Maryville, TN 37804
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The selection of gently pre-owned books is excellent, and many are in mint condition. There are books for everyone and they’re well-organized for easy browsing. Collectible Books are also available. The book sale depends on donations, and we’re grateful for the support and thoughtfulness of our community in making our book sales renowned for their size and quality!
Collectible Books
The Friends started offering collectibles in 2006 as a response to the number of donated books that seemed to have special value. Such books included out of print or first editions, author-signed volumes, and particularly beautiful or unique works. To make them easy for our customers to find, they are in a special section. There are selected photos of collectible items on the BCFOL Facebook page.
Early Access for Friends of the Library
The best selections go fast, so plan to attend as a BCFOL member to get the preview sale and grab the best. Preview hours for members are on the first day of the Book Sale (a Thursday), from noon to 6 p.m. Join or renew your membership now or at the elevator doors before entering the Book Sale on the Library’s lower level. Proceeds from your membership and Book Sale purchases are used for Library programs, equipment, and materials!
Summer/Fall (?) 2020 Pre-owned Book Sale
Members Only – [Date to be set], noon to 6
General Public – [Dates to be set], 10 to 4
If you are not a member, you may join at the door.
Credit card payments will be accepted.
Blount County Library, Lower Level
508 N. Cusick St.
Maryville, TN 37804
Map & Directions
PRICE LIST
Hardbacks $2.00 unless otherwise marked!
Adult Books
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Hardbacks $2.00
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Paperbacks $1.00
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Children’s Books
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Hardbacks $1.00
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Paperbacks $.50
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Textbooks
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Hardbacks $2.00
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Paperbacks $1.00
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Encyclopedias* $5.00/Set
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*Yearbooks Free with a set of Encyclopedias!
VHS/Audio Tapes
$1.00 (Except those marked!)
CD’S
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Books $5.00
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Music $2.00
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DVD’S
$ .50 and $3.00
Family Videos
$3.00
Specials and Collectibles
Hundreds of collectible items are available at the Book Sale. There are photos of selected collectibles on the BCFOL Facebook page.
BCFOL Volunteers spend hours and hours sorting and organizing books and other items. A multitude of categories of shelved books will be found on wide shopping aisles; open shopping areas display many special features. You will find our shopping venue rivals retail book stores. Our knowledgeable Volunteers will be on hand to gladly assist you find those special books!
Photo of volunteer Judy Ackley sorting books via BCFOL Newsletter
Photo via BCFOL Facebook, shared by Jane Bennett
Illustration: Reading City © Okalinichenko / Adobe Stock
Quarterly Used Book Sales are sponsored by Blount County Friends of the Library.
