The Friends of the South Mandarin Library Fall Book Sale

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Friends of the South Mandarin Library Book Sale

# No Tricks, Just Treats at South Mandarin Library!

Are those bare book shelves at home looking a little scary? Stock up and save on books, CDs, DVDs, and more - all while supporting your South Mandarin Branch Library! There's a wide selection of items for every age - children, teens and adults.  Treat yourself or a loved one!

All three days of the book 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 South Mandarin Library.

Location, Dates, and Hours:

  • 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32223
  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday - Friday, Oct. 23 & 24
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25

Special Pricing:

  • Fill a brown paper bag* full of books for $10
  • Fill a plastic bag* full of books for $5
  • Individual items are $1 and up
  • Cash preferred

*The Friends will provide the bags.

Other Ways to Show Support

Follow the Friends of the South 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, Kenneth Tucker, at ktucker72@comcast.net. 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

Book Sale with the Friends of the Mandarin Library

  • 3330 Kori Rd., Jacksonville
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 17
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 18
  • $10 to fill a bag, $5 and under per individual item

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