Our legendary book sales are a community favorite! Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and more at unbeatable prices. Proceeds go directly to supporting library programs and services.
Most of our Book Sales have a Member-only Preview Night. Become a Member of the Friends to attend!
Donate Clean, Gently Used Books
Guidelines for Donating Materials:
- Donations go to the Friends of Washington-Centerville Public Library, a 501c3 non-profit that makes grants to the Library from selling donated and discarded books at annual book sales.
- Please see the list below for items that will be accepted. Please consider donating items we cannot accept to another non-profit like your local Goodwill store.
- Only one or two boxes of materials can be accepted at one time.
- For larger donations, please email wcplfriends@gmail.com in advance to schedule a drop off.
- Please bring donations to the Checkout Desk at Centerville Library, Monday through Friday during business hours.
- Donation receipts are available, however, the Library cannot state the value of a donation.
Donations of the following items ARE ACCEPTED:
- Antiquarian, Rare, and Collectible Books
- Books (children, young adult, and adult)
- Board Books
- Paperback Books
Donations of the following items WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Damaged, dirty or heavily used materials (i.e. items with mildew, mold, dirt, water damage, missing pages/covers)
- Annuals and Yearbooks
- Audio cassettes, VHS tapes, LP Records
- Britannica, World Books, or any type of Encyclopedia
- Case Law and Procedural Books
- Dated Reference Material (over 5 years)
- Directories, Telephone books
- Newspapers and Magazines
- Tax and Government Document Forms
- Music CDs
- Books on CD or Playaway
- DVDs & Blu-rays