Sales & Signup
HOLD THE DATE – FALL BOOK SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8
We are happy to announce that our Fall Book Sale is scheduled Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th. We will be selling “CRV” (Collectibles, Rare & Vintage, as well as oversized books, sets and adult material in addition to many different book genres, Holiday items and puzzles. We will provide more detailed information as we get closer to the sale date.
Please note that revenues from past book sales starting in March 2020 through the most recent book sale are kept on the Sales Page: Sales & Signup | Friends of the Albany Library
We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Friends Book Sale!
Friends Sales are in Major Categories Described Below:
Daily “Ongoing” Shelf sale in the Library
FAL sells a variety of interesting books including Kids, picture, topical, holiday-themed, mystery, etc. on the library shelf just across from the checkout desk. Most of these books look like they first did at the bookstore, but many are just $1! Come and check them out whenever the library is open, inventory changes most days.
Collectible, Rare, Vintage
These are typically older and unique items ranging in price from $2 to $hundreds. Check publicity for scheduled sales to find out if CRV is offered – usually it is at the May and November sales.
Friends Online Sales 24 hours a day
FAL benefits from more valuable books sold online. These books go to buyers all over the world. The link to the online book sale is Shop Friends of the Albany Library Books and Collectibles | AbeBooks: Eve’s Book Garden
On-site Book Sale Results for Recent Sales
2026
- April – $7,337.64
2025
- November – $5,529.84
- September – $923.50 (1 Day Pop Up Sale)
- May – $5280
2024
- October – $5062
- May – $4842
2023
- October – $4433
- May – $4717
2022
- October – $2206
- May – $3013
2021
- November – $1507
2020
- March – $659