Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library

Last donation day ~

Saturday April 11

9:00am - 12:00pm

2026 Spring Sale:

May 2-4, 9-11, & 16-20

New line rules for the first day, May 2

To be fair to all book sale patrons, whether members of the community, collectors, or dealers, the following rules for waiting in line will be in place beginning at the May Spring Sale.

No more boxes, containers, etc., set out to save places.
No saving spots for others - all people working within a group must be physically present in line.
For safety reason, no spending the night on the sidewalk.
There will no longer be a sign-up sheet to reserve a spot in line.

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Upcoming Events

The 2026 Spring Sale

May 2-4, 9-11, & 16-19

May 2, 8am-8pm

All other days, 10am-8pm

Wednesday, May 13

Seniors (60+) and People with Disabilities Day, 10am-4pm

Student Night, (16+)

4-8pm

12 or fewer boxes

Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays,

9-12 noon

For 13 or more boxes, call (607-272-2223) or email (info@booksale.org) for an appointment

Donations accepted until April 11
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
9am-12pm

More than 14 boxes?

Call 607-272-2223 or email info@booksale.org for appointment.

12 or fewer boxes

Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays,

9-12 noon

For 13 or more boxes, call (607-272-2223) or email (info@booksale.org) for an appointment

Volunteer Training

We're accepting new community volunteers

Orientation sessions are held Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays at 1:00pm and Wednesdays at 10:30.

Please contact us so we know when you will be coming.

12 or fewer boxes

Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays,

9-12 noon

For 13 or more boxes, call (607-272-2223) or email (info@booksale.org) for an appointment

About

The Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library

Our May and October Book Sales are the main source of funding for the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library organization. Proceeds from our sales benefit the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) and the Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS). We support organizations working for literacy in Tompkins County. We also give books away to Public & School Libraries in Tompkins County.

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