Sales & Signup

FALL BOOK SALE UPDATE (BEFORE RESULTS)

A big thank you to the City, Library and Library Staff, Friends of the Albany Library Volunteers, Albany High Key Club and Albany Middle School 8th Grade Community Service Volunteers and Library Patrons! The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale was a great success!

Your efforts, contributions and support were fabulous! We could not have done it without you! The November Book Sale results will be added to the website once they are tallied.

 

    

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

 

2025 

  • 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