Book Sale
Dyer Library hosts an annual summer book sale which relies on donations of books from the community. We accept donations of books in good condition and of current interest that will help us generate revenue from our book sale to help fund library programs and services. Donations can be brought to the front desk on Thursday from 1-3PM.
We appreciate your consideration of the following guidelines, set in sensitivity to our space and staffing limitations!
- One box or bag per visit
- Items in good condition
- Hardcover & Paperback novels (2014 – present)
- Non-Fiction on all topics (2019 – present)
- Children’s Books (2014 – present)
- Classics in excellent condition
As a reminder, the book collection boxes behind the Saco Museum go to another organization, NOT Dyer Library/Saco Museum. They are great for items we don’t accept, like textbooks, manuals, and books in less-than-stellar conditions. But we would love if you saved your best books to donate to us!
2026 Annual Book Sale
Our big Annual Book Sale will take place from August 22nd-29th, with a Preview Night event on August 21st! If you are interested in volunteering to sort and set up or cashier during the sale, please contact Brooke Palmer at bpalmer@dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.
Year-Round Book Sale
Our ongoing book sale has moved! Previously located in our Lobby, you can now peruse our gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and puzzles at the Saco Museum. No museum admission fee is required to shop at the Year-Round Book Sale, however, please keep in mind that the museum keeps different hours from the Dyer Library and plan your visit accordingly.
Donation Guidelines
We Love:
- Popular Fiction
- Popular Non Fiction
- Children’s Books
- Local History
- Unusual Collector’s Items
We Cannot Accept:
- Damaged or smelly books
- Books that have been written in or marked with highlighter
- Encyclopedias
- Medical books
- Textbooks or computer manuals
- VHS tapes or audio books on cassette tape
- Reader’s Digest condensed books
- Magazines
- Out-of-date travel books
Remember, this is a sale to support the library. If you wouldn’t buy it, please donate it to another venue.
