> Library Book Sales 2008

Ongoing Sales - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November

New Hampshire libraries can have their book sales added to this list by sending info to Mary Russell.

MARCH 2008

The Somersworth Public Library Spring Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Somersworth Public Library, will be the Third Saturday in March, 2008 beginning at 9AM. The sale runs for two Weeks during library hours with discounts taken periodically. The library is located at 25 Main Street, Somersworth, NH. 603-692-4587

APRIL 2008

The Friends of the Sandown Public Library (305 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873) are having a books sale on Saturday, April 26th from 9am- 3pm. Hardcovers 50 cents, paperbacks 25 cents.

Conway Public Library is having a book sale Saturday April 26 10-2

MAY 2008

The Lee Public Library (7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861) will hold booksales on Saturdays, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4 and November 1 in 2008 from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 603-659-2626.

Salisbury Free Library (641 Old Turnpike Road, Salisbury NH 03268) is having a book sale on May 3, 2008. It is during the town wide yard sale day and will take place in front of the library from 8-2 under the tents, rain or shine.

The Kensington Public Library will be holding a Spring Book/Bake/Plant/Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 9am-1pm.  The Library is located at 126 Amesbury Road, Kensington, NH and the sale will be held across the street at the Grange Hall.

Oscar Foss Memorial Library (Rte. 126, Center Barnstead, NH): 2008 Booksale: May 1, 5pm-8pm ; May 2,: 2pm-5pm ; May 3, 9am to noon.

The Blaisdell Memorial Library in Nottingham will be holding their Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9am-1pm. The Library is on Route 152 near the junction of Route 156. Please call if you need more information 603-679-8484.

Canaan Town Library Book Sale is Saturday, May 10 9am-2pm. Rain or shine at the library. (1173 US RT 4, Canaan, NH)

The Hollis Social Library is holding their annual book sale on Saturday, May 10 from 9am-3pm. It will be held at the Hollis Town Hall community room. The address for the Town Hall is 7 Monument Square, Hollis, NH 03049.

On Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day) the Friends of the Hills Memorial Library (Hudson, NH) will hold their used book sale from noon – 3pm at 49 Ferry Street (2 doors up from the Library). In recognition of Mother’s Day, all craft and cookbooks will be specially priced, and every mother will get one book free. Friends Members are welcome to come at 11am for Early Bird Hour (memberships may be purchased the day of the sale). Library phone: 886-6030 (Mon-Sat.)

The Daland Memorial Library (5 North Main Street, Mont Vernon, NH) annual book sale is in conjunction with Mont Vernon Spring Gala Day on Saturday, May 17th, 9am-1pm at the library.

Pillsbury Free Library will hold an indoor book sale in the Library (18 E. Main Street, Warner NH 03278) concurrent with the "Spring into Warner" Art Festival on Main Street, Saturday May 17, 9am-1pm. There will also be a book sale on Saturday and Sunday October 11-12, 2008, 9am-3pm at the Library (inside if raining) During Warner's Fall Foliage Festival. Phone: 603-456-2289

The Mary E. Bartlett Library, 22 Dalton Road, Brentwood will be having a book and plant sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The Meredith Public Library is having a book sale Saturday May 17 from 9am-4pm -- this is also the day of the town wide yard sale, during those hours.

Atkinson, NH is having a Town Wide Yard Sale May 17, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Kimball Library is included in this event and will have books, individually priced or by the bag. There are also baked goods and flea items perfect for any occasion!

Kimball Library in Atkinson is having their book sale May 17, from 10 -2, at the library.

The Gay-Kimball Library in Troy will hold its annual Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 23rd  and 24th.  Preview sale hours are Friday evening from 6-8 PM and admission is $3.  Saturday hours are 9 AM - 2 PM with no admission charge.  Books, puzzles, movies, music and audio books will be featured.  Most hardcover books are priced at $1.50 and paperbacks .50 ea or 3/$1.  The sale will be held at the library building on 10 South Main Street (Route 12) in Troy. For more information, contact the library at 242-7743.

Piermont Public Library has a book sale scheduled for Monday, May 24, 9-1pm  If it is raining, it will be cancelled as it is an outdoor sale in the library parking lot, 130 RT 10, next to the fire station.

Brown Memorial Library (78 W. Main Street, Bradford, NH) Book & Plant Sale, Saturday, May 24 from 9-2. Book sales on July 5, August 30, and October 11. All from 9-2. Call 938-5562 for more information.

The Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster has two book sales each year, the Saturday before Memorial Day and the Saturday before Columbus Day. The dates this year will beSaturday, May 24 from 9AM-3PM and Saturday, October 11 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

The Jackson Public Library has their big book sale on Memorial Day weekend.

Meriden Public Library will be having a book sale on May 31, 2008;  9am-2pm at 22 Bean Road Meriden, NH.

JUNE 2008

The Mason Public Library Book & Bake Sale is scheduled for June 7 in the Library Common Room from 9am-12pm.

Windham. F.L.O.W. (Friends of the Library of Windham) Annual Strawberry Festival and Book Sale. Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Rd., Windham, NH (parking off-site at the Park 'n Ride on route 111, shuttle bus available). Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 4 pm (call the library in late May, at 603-432-7154, to confirm times). Food, entertainment, games for the kids, and of course, a HUGE sale of gently used items including books, puzzles, CDs, etc.

The Pembroke Town Library will be having the annual book and bake sale on June 7th (rain date June 14th) from 8:00AM to 2:00PM. After the outside sale, the books will be in the Pine Grove Farm Room to continue the sale for the week.

The Gilman Library, 100 Main Street, Alton will have a special book sale in conjunction with the Town Wide Yard Sale, on Saturday, June 7, from 9:00-1:00. All "well-loved" books, videos, and/or audios are $1.00 a plastic grocery bag full. All "like-new" books are 1/2 off sale price. (mostly $.50 - $3.00)

East Rochester Library book sale will be Saturday June 7, 2008 from 9-1 held at the Library at 57 Main Street East Rochester. Rain date June 14, 2008, 9-1.

Whipple Free Library's book sale will be Saturday, June 7th from 9a.m.-1 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the New Boston Community Church (2 Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston, NH) Call 603-487-3391 for more info.

The Lee Public Library (7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861) will hold booksales on Saturdays, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4 and November 1 in 2008 from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 603-659-2626.

The Friends of the Librarywill be having their annual booksale on June 7th at the Plaistow Public Library 8am until noon.

The Friends and the Trustees of the Merrimack Public Library will hold a joint Book Sale on Saturday June 7 9-5 and Sunday 1-3. Book prices are Hardcover books andall media are $1; paperbacks are .50; Children's books are .25. On Sunday people can fill a bag for $2.00.

Friends of the Goffstown Public Library Book Sale will be Saturday, June 7th, 9am-1pm. Indoor book sale across the street from the Goffstown Public Library in Stark Hall ** RAIN or SHINE ** Stark Hall is on Church Street around the corner from the Congregational Church at 8 Main Street. Large Signs will point the way. A huge selection of children’s and adult books – come early for best selection!!

Westmoreland Public Library Annual Book Sale will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westmoreland Town Hall, Route 63, Westmoreland, NH. For further information contact: Maisie Crowther, Westmoreland Public Library (33 South Village Road, Westmoreland NH 03467) Phone: 603-399-7750 or wpl33svr@verizon.net

The Friends of the Josiah Carpenter Library (Pittsfield) will sponsor a book sale one June 7th, 8am-2pm.

Barrington Library will have a Book and Plant Sale June 7th 8am-Noon in the Town Gym below the library at 39 Province Lane, Barrington, NH 03825.

On Sunday, June 8 the Friends of the Hills Memorial Library (Hudson, NH) will hold their used book sale from noon – 3pm at 49 Ferry Street (2 doors up from the Library). In recognition of Father's Day, all 'How-To' and Men's Adventure books will be specially priced, and every father will get one book free. Friends Members are welcome to come at 11am for Early Bird Hour (memberships may be purchased the day of the sale). Library phone: 886-6030 (Mon.-Sat.)

Libbie Cass Library (757 Main St. Springfield NH 03284) is having a book sale in June. It will start June 8 at 9 am (until noon).  It will be up for the next 3 weeks with everything being sold for one box/$1 during the last week.   

There is a book sale scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2008, 8am-1pm, at Richardson Memorial Library in Sugar Hill, located in the Town Hall Building, Main Street, Sugar Hill, NH. Phone: 603-823-7001

The Sanbornton Public Library will hold a Book Sale Saturday, June 14, from 9 am - 2 pm at the Sanbornton Historical Society's Annual Flea Market, Sanbornton Square. They will hold a second sale on July 19. Visit the online book store!

The Madbury Public Library will hold two book sales this year: June 14, 9am-2pm and Election Day from 9am-2pm. The sales will be in the downstairs meeting room at the Library (9 Town Hall Road, Madbury)

The Somersworth Public Library Children's Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Somersworth Public Library, will be June 21, 2008 - 9:00 AM- 4:00PM. The sale is part of the activities for the Somersworth International Children's Festival. It will continue the following week June 21 - June 28 during regular library hours with regular price reductions. The library is located at 25 Main Street, Somersworth, NH. 603-692-4587.

The Manchester City Library will hold a $5.00 Bag Book Sale in the Winchell Room of the library (405 Pine Street, Manchester NH) on 26 June 2008 (Thursday) 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Note:  Just across the street, there will be a Farmer's Market taking place from about 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday the 26th.  

The Colebrook Public Library Annual Book and Bake Sale will be Friday, June 27; 10am-3pm. The Colebrook Public Library is located on Main St.(Rt.3), in Colebrook, NH. Contact: Julie Colby at 603-237-4808 or by e-mail clebrook@ncia.net.

The Hopkinton Town Library will be holding its Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 28, from 9am to 3pm in the Community Room at the Library. The book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and includes books (including children's books), CDs, DVDs and videos. The library is located at 61 Houston Drive, Contoocook, NH (603-746-3663).

On June 28 Holderness Library is having a gigantic all day sale on their lawn. This is in addition to their ongoing booksale which is always at the Holderness Library (866 US Rt 3, Holderness NH) 603-968-7066.

JULY 2008

The Friends of the Abbie Greenleaf Library hold two book sales each year: Saturday of the July 4 holiday(the same day as the town's Old Home Day) and the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. Both sales are from 10am to 2pm. Hardcovers are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. The library is located at 439 Main Street, Franconia. Phone: 823-8424.

Moultonboro Public Library's annual book sale is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5-6; 9am-5pm. Two huge tents full of books, all $1.00 or less. Moultonboro Public Library is located at the corner of Rt. 25 and Rt. 109 North in Moultonboro, across from the Old Country Store. For more information, please call the library at 603-476-8895.

The Friends of the Ashland Town Library will be holding their annual Book Sale, Bake Sale, Silent Auction on Saturday, July 5, 9am-1pm on the lawn at the Ashland Town Library(41 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217) Phone: 603-968-7928.

Shedd Free Library (Washington, NH) has a small book sale on July 5th on the Town Common, along with the town's flea market. Then on October 11, they have a bigger sale on the library lawn. 9-1 for both sales. Phone: 603-495-3592.

Brown Memorial Library (78 W. Main Street, Bradford, NH) Book & Plant Sale, Saturday, May 24 from 9-2. Book sales on July 5, August 30, and October 11. All from 9-2. Call 938-5562 for more information.

Tuftonboro Free Library will hold a FOL Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, July 5th, 8:30-noon. New and gently used books in all genres and formats for all ages.  Always a selection of  New Hampshireiana and other collectibles.  Also DVDs, CDs, audio and video tapes, puzzles and games, and a mouthwatering array of baked goods from some storied local kitchens.  This year, proceeds will benefit the TFL Building Fund. The library is at 221 Middle Highway, Center Tuftonboro, NH 03853. Phone: 603-569-4256.

Harrisville Friends of the Library sponsors the annual booksale on the Friday evening and Saturday day of Old Home Days. This year it will be July 11th and 12th. For details contact the Harrisville Public Library at
603-827-2918.

The Lincoln Public Library will be holding their annual Book and Bake Sale on Sat July 12 from 9-2pm on next to the Library on Church Street in Lincoln. Phone number is 745-8159 email is library@lincolnnh.org

On Sunday, July 13 the Friends of the Hills Memorial Library (Hudson, NH) will hold their used book sale from noon – 3pm at 49 Ferry Street (2 doors up from the Library). This 'Children's Book Bonanza' will offer children's books at half price. Time to stock up for summer reading. Friends Members are welcome to come at 11am for Early Bird Hour (memberships may be purchased the day of the sale) Library phone: 886-6030
(Mon-Sat.)

The Sanbornton Public Library will hold a Book Sale Saturday, July 19, from 9 am - 2 pm in Sanbornton Square during Old Home Day. Visit the online book store!

Enfield Public Library Book Sale (23 Main Street, Enfield,NH 03748) will be Saturday, July 19, 2008, 10am-2pm and continuing  July 21, 22, and 23 during library hours. For more information call 603-632-7145.

The North Conway Public Library is holding its Annual Book & Yard Sale on the weekend of July 19 & 20 at the library. The library is located on 2719 Main Street in North Conway Village. Hours are 9-2 with a preview on Saturday at 8 a.m. Most hardcovers and trade pbk. are $1. Phone 603-356-2961. Email ncpl@verizon.net .

Griffin Library (Auburn) will hold a book sale on Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th at the Auburn Village School.

The Chocorua Public Library is having its annual Book and Bake Sale on Chocorua Day, Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 9am to 2pm.  For additional information please call the library at 603-323-8610.

Effingham Public Library, located at 30 Town House Road, just off Rte. 153 in Effingham, will hold their annual Friends of the Effingham Library Book Sale Saturday, July 26 9:30AM to 6:00PM as part of the 2008 Celebrate Effingham at the Effingham Fire Station on Province Lake Road (Rte. 153)

AUGUST 2008

The Friends of Madison Library’s book sale is on Saturday, August 2nd from 9am to 1pm in the Chick Room at the Madison Library.

The Freedom Public Library will be having a book and bake sale on Friday, August 8th from 9-3 and Sat Aug 9th from 9-12 at the Freedom Gallery on Elm Street in Freedom village.

Byron G Merrill Library (10 Buffalo Road, Rumney NH 03266) has scheduled their library book sale for the morning of ‘Old Home Day’ – Saturday, August 9th from 9 until noon.

Whitefield Public Library's book sale will be Saturday, August 9 at the Whitefield Town Hall, rain or shine.

Belmont Public Library will be holding its annual book sale during Belmont's Old Home Day celebration on August 9th. It runs from 9 - 2, on the Library Lawn and inside the Library.

In conjunction with Hudson's Old Home Days and Library Lawn Sale, the Friends of the Hills Memorial Library will hold a book sale the weekend of August 9-10. The book sale will be at 49 Ferry Street (2 doors up from the Library) BOTH days. On Saturday, August 9 the book sale hours will be 9am - 3pm. On Sunday August 10 the hours will be noon - 3pm. The Library Lawn Sale will take place at 18 Library Street from 9am-3pm on Saturday, August 9. In case of inclement weather phone the Library for rain date information: 886-6030.

The Hancock Town Library Book Sale is always held the third weekend in August. This year it will be Friday night August 15th for the Early Bird Sale - there is a $10.00 admission fee just for the Early Bird Sale unless you are a member of our Hancock Library Friends Group, in which case admission is free. The regular book sale is free and starts Saturday morning August 16th at 10 am and ends at 4 pm. The book sale is held at the Hancock Town Library, 25 Main Street, Hancock, NH 03449. 525-4411.

Olivia Rodham Memorial Library (1 Nelson Common Road, Nelson, NH 03457) is holding a book sale August 16th 9am-1pm, bag sale at 1pm. Phone: 603-847-3214.

The Hampstead Public Library will hold its annual book sale the last two weeks of August (18th - 29) during regular library hours.

The Friends of the Goodwin Library in Farmington (422 Main Street,  Farmington NH 03835) will hold their annual Progressive Book Sale during Farmington Hay Day, Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 9:00-2:00. (Progressive = as the day goes on the books get cheaper until they are $1.00/bag) Phone is (603)755-2944.

Library Festival Book Sale, 9am-3pm, August 23, 2008 at the Richards Free Library, Newport. 

The Friends of the Weare Public Library are having their sale Aug. 30 from 9am-1pm at the Weare Town Hall. This is part of Weare's Old Home Day celebration.

Brown Memorial Library (78 W. Main Street, Bradford, NH) Book & Plant Sale, Saturday, May 24 from 9-2. Book sales on July 5, August 30, and October 11. All from 9-2. Call 938-5562 for more information.

Richmond Public Library (19 Winchester Road, Richmond NH 03470) will hold a book sale Sunday, August 31, 2008, 9am-3pm. Phone: (603)239-6164

SEPTEMBER 2008

The Lee Public Library (7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861) will hold booksales on Saturdays, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4 and November 1 in 2008 from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 603-659-2626.

Annual Book Sale 2008 - for the Philip Read Memorial Library will be held September 13, Saturday, 9am-5pm ; September 14, Sunday, 9am-4pm (bag sale 2-4) at the Plainfield Town Hall, Rt. 12A, Plainfield, NH. Approximately 6,000 donated books; hardcovers and trade paper$1, paperbacks 50 cents, special items. Phone: 603-675-6866 or e-mail: plfdlib@mvgalaxy.com.

Friends of the Amherst Town Library Book Sale will be Saturday, September 13, 2008 8:30am-2:30pm. Member Preview 8-8:30am. Amherst Congregational Church

Hampton Falls Free Library (7 Drinkwater Road, Hampton Falls, NH 03844)will have their annual sale on Saturday, September 20th, from 9 to 1 at the library and it will continue for several days after that in order to sell as many copies as possible.

The Somersworth Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Somersworth Public Library, will be September 27, 9:00 AM- 5:00PM.The sale will continue the following two weeks during regular library hours ending on October 11 with regular price reductions. The library is located at 25 Main Street, Somersworth, NH. Phone: 603-692-4587.

OCTOBER 2008

Annual Book & Bake Sale @ the Hooksett Public Library on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 9am-3pm.

The Lee Public Library (7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861) will hold booksales on Saturdays, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4 and November 1 in 2008 from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 603-659-2626.

Shedd Free Library (Washington, NH) has a small book sale on July 5th on the Town Common, along with the town's flea market. Then on October 11, they have a bigger sale on the library lawn. 9-1 for both sales. Phone: 603-495-3592.

Tucker Free Library Book Sale is on October 11, 2008 9am-2pm at 31 Western Avenue, Henniker, NH.

The Friends of the Abbie Greenleaf Library hold two book sales each year: Saturday of the July 4 holiday(the same day as the town's Old Home Day) and the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. Both sales are from 10am to 2pm. Hardcovers are $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. The library is located at 439 Main Street, Franconia. Phone: 823-8424.

Pillsbury Free Library will hold an indoor book sale in the Library (18 E. Main Street, Warner NH 03278) concurrent with the "Spring into Warner" Art Festival on Main Street, Saturday May 17, 9am-1pm. There will also be a book sale on Saturday and Sunday October 11-12, 2008, 9am-3pm at the Library (inside if raining) During Warner's Fall Foliage Festival. Phone: 603-456-2289

Smyth Public Library in Candia holds a booksale at the Moore School Gymnasium (next door to the library) on the second Saturday each October (10/11/08) from 9am to 2pm

The Weeks Memorial Library in Lancaster has two book sales each year, the Saturday before Memorial Day and the Saturday before Columbus Day. The dates this year will be Saturday, May 24 from 9AM-3PM and Saturday, October 11 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Brown Memorial Library (78 W. Main Street, Bradford, NH) Book & Plant Sale, Saturday, May 24 from 9-2. Book sales on July 5, August 30, and October 11. All from 9-2. Call 938-5562 for more information.

The next book sale at the Keene Public Library (60 Winter Street, Keene, NH 03431) is Oct. 16, 17, & 18, 2008.

The Dover Public Library (73 Locust Street, Dover, NH 03820) has a huge annual fall book sale from October 25 through November 8, 2008.

NOVEMBER 2008

The Lee Public Library (7 Mast Road, Lee, NH 03861) will hold booksales on Saturdays, May 3, June 7, September 6, October 4 and November 1 in 2008 from 9am to 2pm. Phone: 603-659-2626.