The Friends of The Temple Public Library Used Book Sale is held semi-annually in February and prior to Labor Day. More than 45,000 books are presorted into over 90 categories and displayed on the library’s third floor. Most adult books are $1.00-$2.00 each and children’s books and media are less. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted for payment.
Book donations make the sales possible and account for 95% of the sale inventory. Donations are accepted year-round and can be taken to the circulation desk at the library.
The Friends of the Temple Public Library is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that has been giving back to Temple and surrounding communities for 59 years.
Members' Preview Day
Monday, August 26
10 am - 7 pm
Open to the Public
Wednesday, August 28 - Friday, August 30
10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, August 31 ($5 Bag Day)
10 am - 4 pm
Members' Preview Day
Monday, February 24
10 am - 7 pm
Open to the Public
Wednesday, February 26 - Friday, February 28
10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, March 1 ($5 Bag Day)
10 am - 4 pm
Members' Preview Day
Monday, August 25
10 am - 7 pm
Open to the Public
Wednesday, August 27 - Friday, August 29
10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, August 30 ($5 Bag Day)
10 am - 4 pm
2024-2025 Friends' members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting.
Monday, October 7, 2024
5:30 pm
McLane Room, Third Floor
The Friends accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, VHS tapes, CD books, and other media throughout the year to be offered in the book sales.
Friends always are needed to help sort books, help with book sale events, or serve on the FTPL board.
Friends' members receive biannual newsletters and access to the book sales before they open to the public.
Temple Public Library, McLane Room, Third Floor
All FTPL 2024-2025 members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting. Light refreshments served.
Temple Public Library, McLane Room, Third Floor