The Monthly Book Sales are held on the second Saturday of every month, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, in the Main Library Lower Level. This sale boasts more than 25,000 items for sale, all at 70–90% of list price. Paperbacks start at just 25 cents each! You’ll also find bargain prices on used DVDs, CDs, and records. Entry is free for Friends members and $2 for non-members before noon.

The Friends of the Library use funds from the Bookshop and Book Sales to support the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County programs, such as the Summer Reading Program, El Día de los Niños, staff development, community outreach, and many other offerings.

The Friends rely on the generous donations of books and other media from the community. Small donations can be dropped off at the local library branches and larger donations at the Main Library. For more information about the Book Sales, Bookshop, donation guidelines, and how to become a member, please visit www.friendsofthepubliclibrary.org.