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Used Books

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Used Books Store

The FOTL Used Books Store on the main floor of the Central Library offers used books on a wide variety of topics.  Hardcover,  trade paperback and mass market paperback books are available and there are sections for teen's, children, CD's, DVD's, audiobooks, magazines and more.  At any given time there are more than 5,000 used books on the shelves.  Fresh inventory is added three times a week and we encourage readers to visit weekly! If you have used books you would like donate please read the information below before bringing your books to the library.


Used Books Inventory

Wondering what you will find in the Used Books Store?

The hardback books are divided into categories such as Latest Fiction, Art, HowTo, Humor & Media, Religion, English, Education, Sociology, Crafts and Needlework, Reference, Sports, Travel, Gardening, Vintage, Science, Math, Foreign Language, Health, Psychology, History, Law, Computer, Cooking, Literature, Biography, Business, Bargain Fiction, Teen, Children, DVDs, computer games and music on CDs, magazines, vinyl records, box puzzles and audio books.  And, of course there are paperbacks in a variety of subjects including mystery, science fiction, fiction, romance, etc.


Other special items in the Used Books area are kept in three large glass cases. These displayed items include rare and valuable books and collectibles. Recently there was a collections of dolls in the original boxes. There are also numerous art pieces that have been donated. Be sure to look at those special items because they can make great gifts for the collector. 

Donating Used Books

 We need donations to keep the FOTL Used Books Store in business.

FOTL accepts donations of books, magazines, CD's, DVD's, audio books and records.

Please Read The Following Information Before Donating Your Books:

  • Bring your items to the loading dock behind the Central Library during Used Books normal working hours, 8:00 - 11:00am  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.   After hour donations can be placed in the yellow bins on the loading dock. 
  • Books can also be dropped off in the grey bin located inside the Library  near the circulation desk during regular business hours. 
  • Donation receipts are available at each of the drop-off locations. 
  • Patrons needing assistance with unloading donations should come during normal working hours, 8:00 - 11:00am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 
  • Book donations are also accepted at all library branches. 
  • The FOTL accepts donations of books, media (CDs, DVDs, records), magazines, art, and collectibles. We do not accept cassettes or VHS tapes.  
  • Sorry, we do not pick up donations.  
  • Even donations which cannot be sold in the Used Books Store are useful.  Some appropriate books, paperbacks and magazines are donated to local schools.  Others that are out-of-date are given to the local Assistance League, the Orange County Jail or other charitable organizations. 
  • Donations that do not meet our criteria are recycled through a jobber. The FOTL receive compensation for these books based on weight. 
  • All revenue is donated by the FOTL to the Library. 


History of our Used Books Store

Our Used Books Store and Used Books Amazon store is one of our most successful ventures.  Learn how it all began from a small sidewalk sale to the bustling operation it is today!

History of Used Books

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There are many volunteer opportunities with our Used Books team.  From sorting, stocking, pricing and shelving to cashiering and mailing, there is something for everyone.  Join this fun and dynamic team today!

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