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!

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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

HA600k3nd.pngThe BOOKEND, the Friends of the Haslett Library's used book store, is located in the Friends Room of the Haslett Library (click for directions).

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 (Closed During Renovations)

RENOVATION CHANGES: A Used Book Sale Shelf will be available during CADL Mason's open open hours through the renovation. Due to space constraints, the Friends will not be accepting donations until further notice. Please consider donating materials to one of our other Friends groups.

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 library's open hours.  

Donation Guidelines (See Renovation Changes Note Above)

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 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.

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. For more information or to schedule a donation pick-up, contact Michelle Eichler at 517-410-0601.

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, even in times of pandemic. Materials will be quarantined temporarily upon receipt and then processed for use by researchers, digital or otherwise. Contact localhistory@cadl.org for more information.

 

Book Sale Events

Friends of the Haslett Library Used Book Sale

Saturday Apr 13, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm Haslett Shop for used books and support the library at the Friends Used Book Sale. Presale for members of the Friends of the Haslett Library will take place on Friday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m. New memberships and renewals are available at the door. Read More

Friends of the Okemos Library Book Sales

Saturday Jun 1, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Okemos Join us at the Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road, for a Friends of the Okemos Library Book Sale. Books range from $.25 paperback to $1.00 hardback. Special editions are individually priced. On Sunday, June 2 we hold our "bag sale," with a full bag of books, only $5! Read More

Friends of the Okemos Library Book Sales

Sunday Jun 2, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm Okemos Join us at the Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road, for a Friends of the Okemos Library Book Sale. Books range from $.25 paperback to $1.00 hardback. Special editions are individually priced. On Sunday, June 2 we hold our "bag sale," with a full bag of books, only $5! Read More
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