Friends of the Mandarin Library Fall Book Sale

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Friends of the Mandarin Library Book Sale May 31 and June 1

# Awesome Autumn Book Sale 

Mark your calendars! The Friends of Mandarin Library are hosting their fall book sale with tons of gently used adult fiction, nonfiction, children and young adult titles, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, jigsaw puzzles, vinyl records, and more. For the best deal, grab a paper grocery bag and fill it up for only $10. Or, fill up two bags (or three). 

Both days of the sale are open to all, but membership is encouraged and appreciated.  You can join at the door for $10. Proceeds from sales and memberships are used to enhance programs and services at the Mandarin Library.

Location, Dates, and Hours:

Special Pricing/Details:

  • $10 for a grocery bag* full of books
  • $5 or less per individual item
  • Cash only

*The Friends will provide the bags.

Other Ways to Show Support

Follow the Friends of Mandarin Library on Facebook and like and share their posts. If you're interested in becoming a member or volunteer of the group, contact their President, Robin Davis, at davisrobin518@gmail.com. Find contact information for all of our Friends Groups by clicking here.

You can support any of our Friends of the Library groups at any time by donating your gently-loved books, DVDs, CDs, and jigsaw puzzles. Donations totaling less than 3 boxes can be dropped off at any branch. If you have a large amount of books (more than 3 boxes), you may consider taking the rest directly to the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library Bookstore located at 3435 University Blvd N (next to the University Park Branch Library).

Another Mandarin-Area Book Sale

The following week, shop the Friends of South Mandarin Library Book Sale!

  • 1215 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville
  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, Oct. 23 & 24
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25
  • Fill a paper bag for $10, plastic bags $5, individual items $1 and up

Find more book sales from other Friends Groups on our events calendar.