Hi Friends,
Save the date! We’re excited to announce the return of our Used Book Sale benefiting the Cambridge Public Library. Join us on June 7–8, 11 AM–5 PM at 20 Holyoke St, Cambridge! All proceeds benefit the Cambridge Public Library. Books start at only $1!Used Book Sale
At this time, we are looking to collect your used books and volunteers for the collections & sale.
Donate your used books!
When & where can you donate your used books?
May 17–18, from 1–5 PM and May 31-June 1 from 11AM-2PM at 20 Holyoke St, Cambridge.
What kinds of books are we accepting?
✅ We’re currently accepting:
- Children’s books
- Young Adult books
- Adult fiction (paperback and hardcover)
- Select nonfiction titles in gently used condition or better
❌ We do not accept:
- Reference books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, or thesauruses
- Periodicals, magazines, or almanacs
- Damaged or heavily worn books
Volunteer with us!
We’re currently looking for volunteers to support us in two key ways:
📦 Book Collection Days
Help us collect and sort gently used books during our donation days: May 17–18, from 1–5 PM and May 31–June 1 from 11AM-2PM at 20 Holyoke St, Cambridge.
- Collect books from donations
- Sort Books by genre/category and author
- Organize and prep space
📚 Book Sale Support
Join us during the sale itself (June 7–8) to help with:
- Greeting shoppers
- Running the sales tables
- Sale set up and cleanup
Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering. We are looking for volunteers of all ages to sort and organize books, greet shoppers, and process book sales. We will be in contact to confirm volunteer assignments. Thank you!
Have questions or suggestions? You can always reach us at booksale@cambridgepubliclibraryfriends.org.
Thanks for being a part of our library-loving community!
Warmly,
The Friends of the Cambridge Public Library