Book Sales

The main source of revenue for the Friends of the Wayne Public Library (FOWPL) is the Friends Room. 
We rely on your generous donations of books and materials to keep our shelves stocked. We love our regular shoppers and welcome first-time visitors.


The Friends Room is located inside the Wayne Public Library, to the right before the circulation desk. 

Friends Room Hours and purchases:

The Friends Room is open during regular library hours and will close 1/2 hour prior to the library closing times. If the room is not staffed, purchases can be made at the circulation desk.

Please note: Purchases are limited to $20 per person per day.  We cannot accept bills over $20. Half Price Book Sales on the last Saturday of the month have been cancelled.


Browse our shelves of new and gently used items including:

• Fiction, featuring recent hardcover books, romance, mystery, science-fiction, classics, and more. Looking for a deal? Check out our rack of 2/$1 hardcover books.
• Children’s Books including board books, picture books, easy readers, chapter books, middle grade and young adult.
• Non-fiction departments including biography, memoir, history, inspirational, humor, travel, sports, cookbooks, crafts, gardening, self-help, science, philosophy, and more.
• Coffee Table books
• Graphic novels and comic books
• Magazines
• CDs, DVDs, and Audio books
• Puzzles


 Most books are priced low -- $2 for hardcover, $1 paperback, and less for children’s books. CDs, DVDs, Puzzles are $1 or less. Check our display shelves for specialty items, priced as marked.

The shelves are stocked twice a week, so stop in regularly to get the best selection of new items!


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