

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Friends of the Mobile Public Library 2026 Book Sale
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 2–3, 2026!

We’re excited to announce that the Friends of the Library Book Sale benefiting the Mobile Public Library is set for May 2–3, 2026 at The Grounds (1035 Cody Road N., Mobile, AL)!

Each spring, the Friends of the Mobile Public Library host one of the area’s most anticipated used book sales, featuring thousands and thousands of books and audio-visual materials. All items are generously donated by community members or come from materials withdrawn from the library’s collection. 

📅 Book Sale Schedule

Friday, May 1 | 3–7 p.m.
🔒 Private Preview Sale for dues-paying Friends members only.
Membership is $40 and can be purchased in advance at mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends or at the door the day of the Preview Sale.

Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
📖 Full-Price Book Sale Day
Open to the Public

Sunday, May 3 | 1–6 p.m.
💲 Half-Price Book Sale Day
Open to the Public

📦 Box Sale Day (if held) will be announced ONLY if enough books remain. This is NOT a guaranteed sale date.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Friends are seeking volunteers to help with the annual Book Sale! If you are interested, sign up: https://bit.ly/booksale-vol2026

📚 For more information about the Book Sale, visit mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends/book-sale 

🌸 To learn about the Friends and how to become a member, visit mobilepubliclibrary.org/friends

The Friends of the Mobile Public Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization formed in 1983 and dedicated to supporting the Mobile Public Library in a variety of impactful ways.

Mark your calendars, tag your book-loving friends, and come stock up on great books and more all for a great cause!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/semmes/friends-of-the-mobile-public-library-2026-book-sale/200029773689657
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1220

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029773689657?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=semmes-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Semmes
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Grounds
- **lat**: 30.710308486289
- **long**: -88.211475095099
- **full address**: The Grounds, 1035 Cody Rd N,Tanner Williams, Alabama, Semmes, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Friends of the Mobile Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-mobile-public-library/5592336)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Grounds, 1035 Cody Rd N,Tanner Williams, Alabama, Semmes, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Mobile Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Friends of the Mobile Public Library 2026 Book Sale ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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