Book Sale

Fall 2025 Used Book Sale

Fall 2025 Used Book Sale

A Book Lover’s Event—Don’t Miss Out!

The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library invite you to our Fall Used Book Sale—a community tradition for readers of all ages! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 4 (10am–5pm, early entry for FURL members at 9am) and Sunday, October 5 (1pm–5pm), held in the lower level of Urbana Regional Library (9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD).

Timeless Stories, Incredible Deals

Enjoy incredible deals on gently used books—most just $1 or less! From beloved classics to modern bestsellers, children’s favorites to cookbooks and non-fiction, there’s something for everyone. DVDs are just 10 for $5, making it the perfect time to refresh your home library or discover something new.

All proceeds benefit your local library’s programs, events, and special projects. Join us for a weekend of stories, community, and savings!

Check out our Facebook page for any updates on the sale weekend, or more about our usual Sunday afternoon $5 for a bag of books promotion.

Support Your Library. Stock Your Shelves.

We accept gently used book and DVD donations year-round. Drop off your donations with a librarian or at any Circulation Desk at Urbana Regional Library. Tax-deductible receipts are available.

Interested in volunteering or becoming a Friend of the Library? We’d love your help—whether it’s sorting books, helping at the sale, or supporting library initiatives. Even kids can become members; it’s a $10 lifetime membership for anyone with no obligations.

For questions or to get involved, email us at friendsurbana@gmail.com or visit FriendsUrbana.com.

Find your next read at Urbana’s premier book sale—see you there!

,

Spring Used Book Sale 2025

,
Spring Used Book Sale 2025

Spring into Action: Join Us for the Spring 2025 Used Book Sale on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 to shop gently used books (mostly $1 or less/ DVDs are 10 for $5). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Regional Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 4/26, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am!* Please donate your books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

Our Spring 2024 Used Book Sale is Coming Soon!

,
Our Spring 2024 Used Book Sale is Coming Soon!

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the anticipation of our much-awaited Spring Used Book Sale! Please join us on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 to shop gently used books (mostly $1 or less/ DVDs are 10 for $5). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Regional Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 4/20, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am!*Please donate books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

Discover Hidden Treasures At Our Fall Used Book Sale 2023

,
Discover Hidden Treasures At Our Fall Used Book Sale 2023

mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a sea of books that await you at our exciting Fall Used Book Sale! Please join us on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 to shop gently used books (mostly $1 or less). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Regional Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 9/30, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am!*Please donate books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

Our Spring Used Book Sale 2023 is Coming Soon!

,
Our Spring Used Book Sale 2023 is Coming Soon!

Springing into a new season is the perfect time for our FURL Used Book Sale! Please join us on Saturday, April 1 (no joke!) and Sunday, April 2 to shop gently used books (mostly $1 or less). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Regional Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 4/1, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am!*Please donate books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

Our Fall Used Book Sale 2022

,
Our Fall Used Book Sale 2022

‘Tis the season for cozy reading…and for our FURL Fall Used Book Sale! Please join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25 to shop gently used books (mostly $1 or less). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 9/24, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am!*Please donate books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

Spring Used Book Sale 2022

,
Spring Used Book Sale 2022

Spring means rainy days, new plant life sprouting, and…our FURL Spring Used Book Sale is in bloom! Please join us on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10 to shop gently used books (mostly under $1). The sale will take place in the community room on the lower level of the Urbana Library. The book sale is open to the general public at 10am on Saturday 4/9, though FURL members are invited to shop an hour early at 9am! Please donate books, time, and/or money towards supporting our library!

,

FURL Fall Fundraiser 2020

,
FURL Fall Fundraiser 2020

This weekend FURL was scheduled to host the Fall book sale. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus pandemic forced us to cancel our sale for the second time this year. “The changing times require FURL as a nonprofit to adapt, so we have kicked off our first ever donation based fundraising campaign” says Katie Esposito, FURL President.

,

March 2020 Meeting and Spring Book Sale

,

As Gov. Hogan began closing schools, libraries, and businesses, due to the growing coronavirus pandemic, we knew the book sale was just not feasible at this time. Unfortunately, we do not know if we will reschedule the sale or cancel it completely. Like most people, we are living with daily uncertainty about future events.