Used Book Sale: October 26-28, 2023
Our next used book sale is October 26-28, 2023 in the Alameda Main Library’s Stafford Room (1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA 94501). The hours are:
10/26 (Thurs): 10am – 5pm
10/27 (Fri): 10am – 5pm
10/28 (Sat): 10am – 4pm
We will have a lot of books to sell across all popular genres! This sale replaces the traditional October used book sale at the O’Club. This is also the last used book sale in 2023. Moving forward, FAL will have used book sales pulsed throughout the year in the Stafford Room. Stay tuned for future dates!
Books For Friends – NOW OPEN!

Location: Alameda Free Library, Main Branch (1550 Oak Street) Alameda, CA 94501
Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12-4pm
In March 2022, FAL proudly opened Books For Friends (BFF), a bookshop with quality used books at great prices. BFF is currently open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4pm. Our BFF volunteers and Book Sale Committee members have curated an amazing selection of popular, relevant and interesting books in excellent condition. Stop in and shop these treasures on our shelves! All proceeds support the Alameda Free Library.
Volunteer to Help with the Used Book Sales
Our Used Book Sales depend on volunteers like you! Please read this post to learn about ways to become involved.
Donate Books
Our sales depend on generous donors like you. For details on when and how to donate, click here.