Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public LIbrary

Next outdoor book sale:

Saturday, March 30th, 2024

9 AM – 1 PM in the main library parking lot

Find great deals on books at The Friends of the Library’s upcoming Outdoor Book Sale! Stop by The Floyd County Library’s main parking lot on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 from 9 AM – 1 PM.
Regular prices are $1 for hardback books, 50 cents for paperback books, and 25 cents for children’s books. New books will be brought out throughout the sale.
All proceeds from the book sale are used to support the library. Only cash or checks are accepted.

2024 Outdoor Book Sale Schedule

  • March 30, 2024 (9 AM – 1 PM; rain date: April 6th)
  • May 11, 2024 (9 AM – 1 PM; rain date: May 18th)
  • June 22, 2024 (8 AM – 12 PM; rain date: June 29th)
  • August 3, 2024 (8 AM – 12 PM; rain date: August 10th)
  • September 14, 2024 (9 AM – 1 PM: rain date: September 21st)
  • October 26, 2024 (9 AM – 1 PM; rain date: November 2nd)
  • December 7, 2024 (10 AM – 2 PM; no rain date)

Questions? Please call the Friends Book Store: (812) 949-3739.

Friends of the Library membership

The Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library offers book sales throughout the year. Through these sales and memberships, we help provide additional funding for library programs and services.

Donating Books

To donate books anytime, please use the drop box located on the Annex Building (bookstore). We are in particular need of science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, but all book donations are welcome. If you have large donations of books, volunteers are at the bookstore every week from 10 AM – 11:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to receive your donations. Or you can call the Friends Book Store at (812) 949-3739 to arrange another time to donate your books or if you have any questions.

For larger donations, you can also call the Library at (812) 944-8464 to notify them that you have books to donate.

Book Store Policy

Most of the books and other materials in the Friends of the Library Bookstore are one-of-a-kind. We do not reserve books or other materials listed in the newsletter for customers. Books and other materials are available at sales on a first come, first serve basis. The volunteers of the Friends of the Library predetermine the price of the books and other materials. All items are sold “as is”; inspect carefully before purchasing. Our primary mission is to raise money to support the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. We appreciate your assistance in this endeavor.

About Us

What do we do?

  • We provide funding and labor for library programs above what tax dollars support.
  • We manage and staff book sales. Check out our book sale schedule!
  • We host a Holiday Party for children every December.
  • We encourage and support library staff with staff appreciation and in-service programs.
  • We publish an e-newsletter with a detailed description of each book sale and other Friends of the Library activities

History and Purpose
The Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library was founded in 1982. We have an active membership of about 200. Our purpose is to:

  • Be a liaison between the library management and the public
  • Focus public attention on the library and its services

What will you get if you become a Friend?

  • New friends … book lovers just like you.
  • A voice in the decisions of the Friends.
  • An Opportunity to volunteer … sorting and selling books, or working on other projects.
  • A bargain, since membership dues are very affordable and tax deductible.
  • A great sense of pride as you help our library and community!

Friends Answering Machine/Book Store: (812) 949-3739

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