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Thanks for supporting our monthly book sales.

Plan to join us on 

Saturday, July 18
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We will have many special books, in addition to our usual selection of fiction, non-fiction, rare, collectible, coffee table, art, young adult, children’s, and occasionally comic books. We also have free children's picture books while they last. Our prices are low and our selection is wide. We accept credit cards, tap to pay,  and Venmo.

All proceeds support Half Moon Bay library programs and services.

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Visit us on  

We have unique books listed for sale on eBay. To see what’s available:

1) Click on ebay.com/usr/friends_hmb
2) Click on "Save this seller” to go directly to our books next time
Click here to make a donation to Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library, to join, or to renew your membership.

JULY 2026 UPDATE:

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Book donations are currently open except on the day before or day of our monthly book sales.


​Please review our donation guidelines below before dropping off any books. Donated books can be dropped off at the front desk of the library.

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Please do not leave donations on the sale book cart or on the shelves of the back wall.

 
Thank you for making our volunteers' job easier by following these guidelines.

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GUIDELINES FOR BOOK DONATIONS:​

 

  • Books should be clean and in good condition. We do not accept adult fiction, nonfiction, or Young Adult (YA) books older than 10 years.

  • Books should be boxed (banker’s box size, 10x12x15, is ideal) or in a strong plastic or cloth bag.

  • We cannot accept more than two boxes and/or bags from a household in the same day.

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PLEASE DO NOT BRING

  • Books that are musty or smell badly (give them a sniff—if they smell like mold, mildew or smoke of any kind, we cannot accept them)

  • Books that are yellowed, spotted, torn, moldy, water-stained or marked-up in any way (pen, highlighter, etc.)

  • Periodicals or magazines

  • Encyclopedias, textbooks, workbooks, reference books, or technical manuals

  • Audio or VHS cassettes, CDs, or DVDs (including audiobooks)


TYPES OF BOOKS     

  • Fiction and nonfiction should be less than 10 years old unless the book is a classic or collectible. Cookbooks, gardening, and crafting books are especially welcome.

  • YA (young adult) books should be less than 10 years old.

  • Children's and kids’ books, including those in Spanish.

  • Jigsaw puzzles in good condition and with all pieces intact.

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WE ESPECIALLY WELCOME (but only in good condition) 

  • Antique or first-edition books

  • Boxed sets or the complete works of a single author

  • Art or coffee table books

  • Books that are unique or collectible

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As we have limited storage space for books at the library, there may be times during the year when we cannot accept book donations. Check this page for status before you bring donations to us. ​

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