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.

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