(Columbia, SC) — It’s a chance to get your hands on some great deals and rare finds while adding to your book, music, and movie collections. The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is hosting the 2026 Summer Book Sale. The book sales offer the community opportunities to take advantage of great deals and rare finds while supporting their local library.
Join us at the Richland Library Operations Center (130 Lancewood Road) for two opportunities to browse more than 30,000 gently-used books, CDs, and DVDs on the following dates:
- A private book sale is scheduled for Friday, July 24 from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.
A minimum, yearly donation of $50 or more to the Richland Library Friends and Foundation is required to attend. Donations can be made online or at the door. Call 803-929-3436 to check your donor status.
- A public book sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Prices for paperbacks start at $1, and prices for hardbacks start at $2. Materials are available in all genres for children, teens, and adults. Effective July 24, 2026, the minimum credit card purchase for all Richland Library Friends and Foundation Book Sales is $5.00.
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation hosts seasonal book sales throughout the year. Combined, these events raise more than $70,000 annually to support the library.
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