Friends of the Somerville Public Library Book Sale

Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Somerville Public Library — Central Library — 79 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA

The Friends of the Somerville Library Book Sale is back! Browse thousands of items with incredible bargains: kids' books are just $1, most other books are $2, and you'll find select specials for $5. Plus CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and tapes will be for sale for $1 or less.

Sale Hours

Friday, December 11

: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Saturday, December 12

9 AM – 4 PM

Sunday, December 13

1 PM – 3 PM (Fill a bag for just $10!)

Book sales serve as our biggest fundraisers. With the money we raise, we support diverse programming at all three SPL branches – last fiscal year, we funded 85 programs and 11 cultural passes. A few highlights: Wonder for kids and families: ComixCon, music with Matt Heaton, Little Grooves, and Rockabye Beats, Playful Engineers, and Spanish and Portuguese storytimes with Gabi. Connection and creativity for adults: Mending workshops with Jessamy Shay, silent movies with live scores, tea workshops with Mo Katz-Christy, and chair yoga. Access for everyone: Museum and cultural passes that put the Boston area's riches, including the New England Aquarium and the ICA, within reach of every household. Not able to make it to the book sale? Consider giving during the Friends’ Annual Appeal. With…

Free to attend.