Spring Book Sale

Schedule

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:45 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Central Library | Arlington, VA

Advertisement
Find amazing deals on books, games and puzzles at this semiannual book sale supporting library programs.
About this Event

The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2026 Spring Book Sale!

The much-anticipated semiannual sale returns to the Central Library parking garage and features thousands of books, games, puzzles and other items for all ages and interests at incredible bargains—with proceeds supporting library collections and programs like Arlington Reads.

📍 Dates, hours and location

Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage

  • Thu., April 16, 3-7:45 p.m. (Members Only Night)
  • Fri., April 17, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
  • Sat., April 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale)
  • Sun., April 19, 10:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Public sale, Half-Price Day)

💳 Major credit cards, checks and cash will be accepted.

🛍️ Please bring your own bags or boxes.

🧑‍🏫 Teachers and librarians with school IDs enjoy a 50% discount on book purchases Friday and Saturday, while everyone saves 50% on Sunday!

☕ Grab refreshments while you shop! Rossana food truck will be at the Library on Friday, April 17 and Sunday, April 19. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Friends to support the Library's services and programs.

🚇 Metro strongly recommended, as no parking is available in the garage for the duration of the sale. For details on parking, specialty books and volunteer opportunities, visit our website!

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Arlington Public Library

Host or Publisher Arlington Public Library

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Arlington

Carlos Mencia "No Hate, No Fear" Tour
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm Carlos Mencia "No Hate, No Fear" Tour

Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City

ENTERTAINMENT
LGBTQ+ Book Club @ Federico Ristorante Italiano
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm LGBTQ+ Book Club @ Federico Ristorante Italiano

Federico Ristorante Italiano

WORKSHOPS ART
Friday Field Trip: Staying Well During Change
Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 am Friday Field Trip: Staying Well During Change

Ballston Quarter

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
Spring Artful Weekend
Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm Spring Artful Weekend

Fort C.F. Smith Park

ART FINE-ARTS
Date Night: Culinary Adventure in Thailand
Fri, 17 Apr at 06:30 pm Date Night: Culinary Adventure in Thailand

Cookology Culinary School

WORKSHOPS ART
Carlos Mencia at Arlington Drafthouse
Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Carlos Mencia at Arlington Drafthouse

Arlington Drafthouse

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Book Launch Party for Pete's Third Book
Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Book Launch Party for Pete's Third Book

WHINO

ART LITERARY-ART
The Reader's Playground
Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm The Reader's Playground

Daydrift Books & Cafe

Celebrate the Re-Launch of SMOKE AND SCAR with Author Gretchen Powell Fox
Sat, 11 Apr at 03:00 pm Celebrate the Re-Launch of SMOKE AND SCAR with Author Gretchen Powell Fox

WestLee Party Room (next door to One More Page Books)

ART LITERARY-ART
V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke - THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF
Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke - THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

Dorothy Hamm Middle School

ART LITERARY-ART
LGBTQ+ Book Club @ Federico Ristorante Italiano
Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm LGBTQ+ Book Club @ Federico Ristorante Italiano

Federico Ristorante Italiano

WORKSHOPS ART
Spring Book Sale
Fri, 17 Apr at 10:30 am Spring Book Sale

Central Library

NONPROFIT FOOD-DRINKS
Book Launch Party for Pete's Third Book
Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Book Launch Party for Pete's Third Book

WHINO

ART LITERARY-ART
Arlington Reads with Francis Lam & Tom Sietsema (FREE)
Tue, 21 Apr at 06:30 pm Arlington Reads with Francis Lam & Tom Sietsema (FREE)

Central Library

FOOD-DRINKS ART
Storytelling Workshop - Aurora Hills Library
Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Storytelling Workshop - Aurora Hills Library

Aurora Hills Library

WORKSHOPS
RUSLAN KD: Godly Ambition Tour
Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm RUSLAN KD: Godly Ambition Tour

Ballston Quarter

ART LITERARY-ART
Rosslyn Spring Market
Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Rosslyn Spring Market

NOW pop-up park

Author Jeffrey Bennett Discusses THE BLACK BELT OF VIRGINIA
Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Author Jeffrey Bennett Discusses THE BLACK BELT OF VIRGINIA

One More Page Books

ART LITERARY-ART
WINE FOR ROSES With Author Emily O'Malley Liu
Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm WINE FOR ROSES With Author Emily O'Malley Liu

One More Page Books

ART LITERARY-ART

What's Happening Next in Arlington?

Discover Arlington Events