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Friends of the Milpitas Library Big Winter Book Sale

December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Our quarterly 4-Day Sales feature a large number of books and media from all genres. The sales begin with a preview evening exclusively for Friends members and end with a Bargain Day.

Prices at 4-Day Sales are as follows:

  • Books: $1.50 per inch
  • CDs: (music and software) 4 for $1.00
  • Audio books, DVDs, VCDs and BluRay discs: $2 each
  • Software and games: $1 each or as marked
  • Box sets of DVDs, CDs, or VCDs: individually priced based on the number of discs in the set
  • Specialty items: Individually priced
  • Bargain Day Sales: $5 per paper grocery bag full of books and media.

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • Cash & Checks
  • All major Credit Cards
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
  • Contactless payment available
  • Thursday, December 4 is member’s-only night. Doors open from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. For Thursday night access to the sale, enter at the rear (east side) of the library. You must have a valid membership card for entry, or purchase a membership at the door. Individual memberships allow 1 person to enter; family memberships allow the entire family to enjoy the book sale. You must be present to hold a place in line – you cannot “save” your spot with boxes or other items. Learn more about memberships.
    • Friday, December 5 is open to the public. Doors open from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
    • Saturday, December 6 is open to the public. Doors open from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
    • Sunday, December 7 is open to the public and is bargain day. Doors open from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

    Other Ongoing Friends of the Milpitas Library Sales

    The Book Nook

    We have a variety of great books available at great prices every day in the Book Nook behind the accounts desk on the first floor. All books are 50% off every Sunday.

    Amazon Sales

    We have a large catalog of books for sale on Amazon, and we try to offer the lowest price for every title that we list. The next time you’re shopping for a used book on Amazon, look for our seller name: Friends of the Milpitas Community Library.

    For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org

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