Friends of the Wichita Public Library Used Book “Everything Must Go” Sale

Is there anything better than saving money on a great book? How about saving lots of money on lots of books at the Spring Book Sale at the Wichita Public Library?

You know the library is moving when its new Advanced Learning Library location opens up at 711 W. Second Street. Well, in preparation for that move, the Friends of the Wichita Public Library will hold a “Moving Blowout – Everything Must Go” Used Book Sale March 7-10, 2018 in its used book store at the Central library.

ALL books in the sale (which you’ll find in the 3rd floor auditorium) will be on sale for $5/bag!

There will be thousands of gently used (some look practically new!) books in just about every genre for readers of any age.

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The Friends of the Library takes pride in the high quality books they offer. There will be DIY books, history, religion, health, self-help, fiction, romance, business, non-fiction, biographies, crafts, art, music, coffee table books, children’s books, and other genres.

This year there’s a new twist! In the past, most books were priced at $1 or less, and the last day of the sale was the bag sale—shoppers would bring their own bag and fill it for $5. But this year is even better! Every day of the sale is bag day!

The sale will begin on Wednesday night with a preview night for Friends of the Library Members. If you are not a member and would like early admission to the sale, memberships will be available at the door.

Thursday through Saturday, you’ll be able to shop thousands of well-organized, gently-used books in every category imaginable. Plastic bags will be provided for you or you can bring your Friends of the Library reusable tote if you have one. ALL BOOKS will be sold for $5 per bag!

Proceeds from book sales support programs and services at our Wichita public libraries.

For more info, visit the Friends of the Wichita Public Library on Facebook or call the library at 261-8500.

Dates: March 7-10, 2018
Times:
Member preview: Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Wichita Public Library Central Branch, Third floor auditorium, 223 S Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Cost: Admission is free. Books are only $5 per bag! Plastic bags will be provided for you.
For more info, visit wichitalibraryfriends.org or call 261-8500.

Don’t leave home without it. This was me during National Library Week in 2013 (when I was still trying to fight the gray hair … resistance is futile 🙂 ).

You can also donate used books and magazines that are clean and in good shape to Friends of the Wichita Public Library. These can be dropped off at any branch.

If you want to buy used books at great prices during the rest of the year, the Friends of WPL Used Bookstore is located inside the Central Branch of the Wichita Public Library downtown. The Central branch is located at 223 S. Main Street, right next to the Century II Convention Center. (You can’t miss it.) Metered parking is available in the lots right in front of the library.

And don’t forget to stop by for summer reading. Kids and grownups alike benefit from a little reading time, and you don’t have to spend the big bucks to own great books. You’ll find great used books for sale at the Friends of the Wichita Public Library’s store, which includes high quality donations and library discards. They really do have a lot of books – both hardcover and paperback – including fiction in just about any genre, self-help, religion, biographies, crafts, art, music, health, business, coffee table books, children’s books, and more. Many books cost just $1 each!

Tip: Styling your home with books is inexpensive and elegant! You’ll find lots of ideas on Pinterest.