Right Book

Right Price

Right Reason

Next Members Only Book Sale: Sept 5 & 6, 9am-2pm
Next Community Book Sale: Sept 11-14, 9am-2pm

Discover Your Next Great Read

There’s nothing quite like browsing a room full of books and letting your next favorite story find you. When you shop with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, you support library programs, literacy initiatives, and a sustainable culture of reuse — just by picking up a great book.

What You'll Find

At the Book Barn, you’ll find an ever-changing selection of gently used books, vinyl records, puzzles, DVDs, and more — organized and easy to browse. Prices are low, and treasures are many! We sort, clean, and organize all donations with care, so every shopping trip feels like browsing a beloved neighborhood bookstore.

While you’re here, you’ll discover…

– Hardback and softcover books of all genres

– Fiction and nonfiction for all ages

– Rare and vintage books

– Cookbooks, travel guides, history, art, & more

– Kids’ and YA books at unbeatable prices

– CDs, DVDs, and Vinyl Records

– Collectibles in the Best of Friends Room

– A different seasonal display collection each month

Whether you’re building your home library, looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, or just love the hunt, there’s always something new to uncover at the Book Barn!

When You Can Shop

Members-Only Sales

Members-Only Sales are two-day weekend events that take place once per month (excluding July and August) and are open exclusively to members of the Friends of the Library! If you’d like to attend a Members-Only Book Sale, you can join online or just show up and join at the door!

2026 Members-Only Sales:

September 5 & 6 – 50% OFF!

October 3 & 4

November 7 & 8

December 5 & 6 – 50% OFF!

 

2027 Members-Only Sales:

January 9 & 10

February 6 & 7 – 50% OFF!

March 20 & 21

April 17 & 18

May 15 & 16

June 12 & 13 – 50% OFF!

 

Book Sales are always open from 9 am – 2 pm.

Join the Friends today for as little as $20 to get access to these exclusive sales, including four half-price sales each year and frequent discounts for online purchases made at friendsbookbarn.com! Your membership keeps the Friends operational so we can continue funding the Library together and making Pima County a better place to work and live.

Community Sales

Community Sales are open to the public — members and non-members alike! They are four-day events that take place once per month (excluding July and August), always the weekend following the Members-Only Book Sale. Bring a friend, bring a bag, and leave with stories worth sharing!

2026 Community Sales:

September 11 – 14

October 9 – 12

November 13 – 16

December 11 – 14

 

2027 Community Sales:

January 15 – 18

February 12 – 15

March 26 – 29

April 23 – 26

May 21 – 24

June 18 – 21

 

Book Sales are always open from 9 am – 2 pm.

Community Sale Daily Discounts:

What to Remember

We offer a 25% discount for active military and disabled veterans, Literacy Connects tutors, and Tucson Values Teachers members. Proper ID cards are required for discounts. Teachers can sign up with Tucson Values Teachers for free on its website, tucsonvaluesteachers.org. Discount applies to regular prices and cannot be combined with other discounts, including Bag Days.

For Booksellers:

We are thrilled to welcome you to shop at our sales! We ask that you follow a few simple guidelines while you are here to ensure a positive shopping experience for all of our customers, including yourself:

 

– No scanning during Members-Only Book Sales

– No scanning on Friday during Community Book Sales

– Scanning is allowed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday during Community Book Sales

– Please be considerate of other customers

– Scan directly at the shelf and don’t monopolize an area

– Thank you for shopping with the Friends!