Friends of Washoe County Library

Strengthening Libraries and the Community

Wide view of a large used bookstore or library sale room filled with rows of wooden bookshelves and tables stacked with books. Colorful signs label sections such as “Mystery,” “Business Life Science,” “Poetry,” “Young Adult,” and “Children’s Holiday Books.” Bright yellow and pink signs stand out throughout the space, along with smaller handwritten notes. The atmosphere is cozy and organized, with books of various sizes and genres arranged neatly under fluorescent lighting.

Buy Books and More

Book Sales

The book sales are 9 days long, Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, inside the Reno Town Mall, 4001 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 (at the corner of S. Virginia, near the Atlantis Hotel and Casino). We are located inside the mall adjacent to the Sierra View Library.

The book sales feature a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at very reasonable prices.

  • We accept cash and checks.
  • We do not accept credit cards. There is an ATM machine in the Mall parking lot.

New Policies to Improve Shopping

  • For the safety of all our customers, we are limiting the number of people in the store to 80 people. As people come out, that number may go in.
  • To maintain our “friendly” sales atmosphere, volunteers will be walking the aisles. If you have any questions or issues, please contact one of them to get help.
  • Dealers may only have one box in the aisles at a time. A place in the back will be set aside for dealers where they may store their books.
  • As before, all scanners must be set to silent.

Early Shopping for Members

  • Members of the Friends of Washoe County Library are entitled to early shopping on the Friday before each book sale from 3 PM to 6 PM.
  • You can become a member at the door!

2026 Book Sale Dates

  • January 10 – 18
  • March 21 – 29
  • May 30 – June 7
  • August 1 – 9
  • October 17 – 25

Bag Days

  • The last Sunday of each book sale is Bag Day.
  • $5-A-Bag.  We supply the bag, you fill the bag.

Please note the use of scanners is at our discretion. Anyone using a scanner who interferes with or annoys other customers will be required to turn off their scanner.

Amazon Book Store

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