Book Sales
There is no admission charge for the sales, and all proceeds support our lending library services, our robust roster of programs and events, our Special Collections exhibitions, and our School Outreach tours. You may donate books and media year-round in the shed off the library parking lot.
Are you a public school teacher in Connecticut? You may qualify for $100 worth of books for use in your classroom or for professional development through Books for Teachers. Many thanks to the Renée B. Fisher Foundation for their generous support of this program. Click here to learn more about the Books for Teachers program.
Book sales take place four times a year. Check our calendar for more information on hours, parking, categories of items on sale, and much more.
Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale: Beat the crowds the days after Thanksgiving and browse new items and gently used materials that we’ve selected with gift-giving in mind.
Midwinter Book Sale: Come in from the cold and browse for books in a cozy, intimate environment.
Spring Blowout Book Sale: Join us for this special one-day sale in April, with many treasures and bargains to be found in our historic auditorium!
Summer Book Sale: One of the largest book sales in New England, our Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far with a selection of over 100,000 items in over 50 categories. The five-day sale is held in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot and in the Auditorium and Reading Room of the Library.