Used Book Sales
Ongoing book sales help fund library programs
The Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library raises funds for enhancing library programs through ongoing sales of used books in the lobbies of both the Kent Island and Centreville libraries. In addition, the Friends holds an Annual Book Sale, at which community members can select from hundreds of used books to expand their home libraries.
Prices
Hardcover Books - $1
Paperback Books (most sizes) - $1
Audiobooks - $1
DVDs - $1
Pocket-sized Paperback Books (4.25 in x 7 in) - 25 cents
Children's Picture Books - 25 cents
CDs - 25 cents
Magazines - free
Friends Annual Book Sales
Next Book Sale: Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Kent Island Branch, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville
Questions?
If you have any questions about upcoming book sales or donations, please feel free to get in touch.Contact Us
Book Donations
The Friends appreciate donations of gently used books to be sold. Please remember that the books you donate must be sellable; as you cull your personal library, please consider the following donation guidelines:
| Yes Please! | No, Thank You! |
| Fiction in good condition | Textbooks and encyclopedias |
| Non-fiction in good condition | Computer books over 5 years old |
| History, biography in good condition | Library discards |
| Cook books in good condition | Books defaced, underlined, or written in |
| Gardening and crafting books in good condition | Books with water damage |
| Travel books in good condition less than 5 years old | Books smelling of smoke or mildew |
| Potentially rare and valuable books | Books with foxed or torn pages |
| Children's books in good condition | Reader's Digest condensed books |
| Audio books, DVDs, Blu-ray discs | VHS tapes, CDs and Records |
Donations can be delivered to the Library only on specified donation days. Please do not leave books outside of the buildings or in the library lobbies.
Do you have a sizable donation to make? Plan to come to one of our Book Donation Days scheduled throughout the year. View our events page for information on upcoming Donation Days. We can accept boxes of good quality books at these days.