Used Book Sales
The Friends groups at many of our libraries have ongoing book sales or book sale events. Find great deals and support your library at the same time!
Used Book Stores
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The Book Burrow
Come browse one of the largest library book stores in Michigan--thousands of used books, movies and music in the basement of the Downtown Lansing branch. Join the Friends of Lansing Libraries for $15 and receive a 20% discount on all purchases.
Contact Information
phone: 517.367.6319
email: lansingbookburrow@gmail.com
Hours
Thursday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday: 11 - 4 p.m.
Donation Guidelines
Please read and follow our guidelines so that we can transition back to a safe and fully-functional operation. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
See USED BOOK DONATIONS at the bottom of this page for items not accepted. Donations may be dropped off on the shipping dock at the rear of the Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Book Burrow takes donation of materials in VERY GOOD condition
- Please limit your donation to ONLY three file box-size boxes or three shopping bags.
- No loose books, no oversized boxes, no trash bags
The BOOKEND
Contact Information
email: thebookendhaslett@gmail.com
Hours
M-W & F: 12-4 p.m.
Th: 12-6 p.m.
Sa: 12-2 p.m.
Donation Guidelines
The BOOKEND accepts donations of materials in gently used condition. Donations may be dropped off at the Haslett Library circulation desk, 1590 Franklin Street, during library open hours.
See USED BOOK DONATIONS at the bottom of this page for items not accepted.
Book Worm Heaven
Come visit a Mason hidden gem; Bookworm Heaven is a fantastic used book and media store located on the second floor of CADL Mason Branch. Come in to peruse thousands of books and media items at low prices. We accept cash, check and credit/debit cards. Payment is made at the front desk of the library.
Hours
Available during the library's open hours.
Donation Guidelines
Consult our Donation Guidelines for information about what you can donate. Donations are accepted at the library during regular library hours.
Used Book Sale Shelves
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Aurelius
Ongoing Book Sale
Stop by CADL Aurelius to see what our Friends have for sale.
Hours
Contact branch for hours and availability.
Dansville
Ongoing Book Sale
Come check out the Dansville Friends' sale.
Hours
Contact branch for hours and availability.
Holt-Delhi
Ongoing Book Sale
Browse the Friends' shelf and support the library!
Hours
Contact branch for hours and availability.
Donations
Our storage space is being renovated. We are unable to accept donations until the project is completed, please check back in the fall.
Leslie
Ongoing Book Sale
On-going book sale in corner of library when library is open.
- Fiction Hardbacks: $1
- Fiction Softcovers: $0.50
- Children's Books: $0.25
- Specialty Items: Price as Marked
Hours
Available in the Leslie branch during open hours.
Donation Guidelines
The Friends of the Leslie Library take donations year round in our Donation Bin at the side of the library on the parking lot side. In addition to books, we DO take music and movies, as well as vinyl records, 8 tracks, video games, computer software, puzzles and games. When in doubt, donate it, and if we cannot use it we will recycle it.
Stockbridge
Ongoing Book Sale:
Check out the ongoing book sale and support the library. Contact them with questions about donating materials.
Hours
Available in the Stockbridge branch during open hours.
Webberville
No Sales Available
We are no longer accepting donations. Please bring your donations to another participating CADL branch.
Williamston
Ongoing Book Sale
Peruse our sale and support our local branch.
Hours
Available in the Williamston branch during open hours.
Donation Guidelines
The Friends accept donations during limited time periods immediately preceding book sale events.
Book Sale Events
The Friends of the Williamston Library sponsor book sales during special events. For more information, visit the Friends of the Williamston Library Facebook page.
Other Sales
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Okemos
Book Sale Events & Schedule
Saturdays & Sundays 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
The Friends of the Okemos Library sponsor a quarterly book sale event. Find out more on their website.
Donation Guidelines
See USED BOOK DONATIONS at the bottom of this page for items not accepted. You may drop off donations at the library during regular business hours.
Used Book Donations
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What and How to Donate
These sales are coordinated by Friends groups as fundraisers. They welcome gently used materials in very good condition. See the listings above for donation guidelines, hours, and contact information.
What We Cannot Accept
Items that are NOT accepted include:
- Encyclopedias & textbooks
- Dated material over 2 years old (i.e. travel books, computer books, magazines, etc.)
- Seminar or corporate manuals
- Loose papers, pages, flyers or brochures
- Video and cassette tapes; vinyl LP records
- Anything with mildew, water, food, or insect damage, broken spines, torn pages, highlighted text or other interior marking on pages
Exceptions:
- Book Worm Heaven - Accepts vinyl records but no magazines of any age
- The BOOKEND - Does NOT accept magazines of any age
- Dansville - Does NOT accept magazines of any age
- Stockbridge - Does NOT accept magazines of any age
Do You Have Historical Materials?
The Forest Parke Library & Archives at CADL (Local History Collections) is always looking for donations of historical material such as photographs, scrapbooks, organizational records, and other memorabilia. Contact localhistory@cadl.org for more information.