Join us for the June Book Sale!

More than 5,000 books in good condition at great prices! All proceeds benefit the Bloomsburg Public Library. This event is organized by the Friends of the Bloomsburg Public Library, a volunteer organization of library supporters.

Members of the Friends and anyone who has donated since January 2023 may shop early at our Special Preview Sale, Tuesday, June 4th, from 5:30-8pm. You can join the Friends that night at the door with a donation of $10 or more!

Book Sale Location

Bloomsburg Public Library
225 Market Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
See directions on finding us below.

Book Sale Hours

Tuesday, June 4th – Preview Sale 5:30pm-8pm
Wednesday, June 5th – 9am-8pm
Thursday, June 6th – 9am-8pm
Friday, June 7th – 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 8th – $5 Per Bag Day (we provide the bags), 8am-4pm

Book Sale Pricing

  • Hardcover – $2
  • Trade Paperbacks – $1
  • Small Paperbacks – $.25 or 5/$1
  • Children’s Hardcover – 2/$1
  • Children’s Softcover – 5/$1
  • Board Books – 5/$1
  • DVDs & Audiobooks – $1
  • Special Prices for Sets and High Quality Books
  • Saturday is $5 Per Bag Day! (We provide the bags.)

We accept cash, check, credit/debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay and CashApp.
Logos for cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Tap to Pay

Bring Books to Donate

Share your love of reading with our community and clear off space for NEW books at the same time! Donations of books in good condition are accepted all-year at the Library, and even during the sale. 

A woman peeks over a shelf of books, with a twinkle in her eye.

Book Sale Dates

How to Find Us

From the North:

  1. Start heading south on Interstate 80.
  2. Take exit 236A for PA-487 toward Bloomsburg.
  3. Merge onto PA-487 South.
  4. Continue straight onto Market Street.
  5. The Bloomsburg Public Library will be on your left at 225 Market Street.

From the South:

  1. Begin traveling north on Interstate 81.
  2. Take exit 145 for PA-93 toward West Hazleton.
  3. Turn left onto PA-93 North (North Broad Street).
  4. Continue on PA-93 North, crossing the Susquehanna River.
  5. Turn right onto East Main Street.
  6. Turn left onto Market Street.
  7. The Bloomsburg Public Library will be on your right at 225 Market Street.

From the East:

  1. Start heading west on Interstate 80.
  2. Take exit 236A for PA-487 toward Bloomsburg.
  3. Turn right onto PA-487 South.
  4. Turn right onto E. Main Street.
  5. Turn left onto Market Street.
  6. The Bloomsburg Public Library will be on your left at 225 Market Street.

From the West:

  1. Begin traveling east on Interstate 80.
  2. Take exit 232 toward PA-42/Bloomsburg/Catawissa.
  3. Merge onto PA-42 North/Columbia Boulevard.
  4. Continue on PA-42 North.
  5. Turn right onto Market Street.
  6. The Bloomsburg Public Library will be on your left at 225 Market Street.

Parking Information

Parking is readily available behind the Library, and along Market Street. The meters are $.25/hour, and can be paid with quarters or the Pango App. Normal meter hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am-5pm. During the December holidays, many meters are bagged and do not need to be paid.

You can download the Pango App to your phone using the links below.

Accessibility

The Library is entirely accessible to patrons requiring wheelchairs, scooters, or walking aids. Public restrooms are available, and the entire Book Sale is held on the ground floor.