All library locations will be closed November 11th for Veteran's Day.

Annual Sales

The Friends of the Library hold four used book sales each year and have a year-round online store.  Proceeds from the book sales are used to buy library materials and fund library special events and projects. 

Have books to donate for a future sale?  Click here for information on donating books and other materials to the library.

Mostly Fiction

Fiction section of the book sale

 

Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors are available, along with a selection of videos and audiobooks.

  • Friday, May 2, 2025 -- Friends of the Library preview sale--limit of 25 items per room
  • Saturday, May 3, 2025 -- Public sale
  • Sunday, May 4, 2025 -- Public sale - everything is half price!

Non-Fiction

Non-fiction section of the book sale

 

Shop thousands of non-fiction selections for adults including hardbacks and paperbacks on a wide range of topics including politics, history, religion, medicine, cooking, crafts, self-help, education, home improvement, and more.

  • Friday, August 22, 2025 -- Friends of the Library preview sale-- 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.--a limit of 25 items per room
  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 -- Public sale
  • Sunday, August 24, 2025 -- Public sale - everything is half-price!

Children’s & Young Adult

Children's section of the book sale

 

Educators, home schoolers, and anyone who loves sharing books with children and teens won’t want to miss this book sale featuring ONLY books and media for children and young adults.  Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults are available at bargain prices.  Videos and other non-print formats are for sale, too.  It is a great opportunity to stock up for a home or classroom library. The Children's and Young Adult book sale is open to the public with no preview for Friends members.  

  • October 25 - 27, 2024

Rare & Vintage Sale

Rare and Vintage section of the book sale

 

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale featuring rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A variety of topics are represented including art, religion, history, local interest, and much more with publication dates ranging from the 1800s to present.  The Rare and Vintage book sale is open to the public with no preview sale for Friends members. Check out the list of titles remaining from the 2023 Rare & Vintage book sale.  Please email friends@fortsmithlibrary.org to inquire about any titles on the list.

  • Monday, December 2, 2024  12:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 3, 2024  12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024  12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 5, 2024  12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, December 6, 2024  12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 7, 2024  10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 8, 2024  1:00 - 5:00 p.m.