What is a Bag of Books Sale?

Look out for the dates of the Bag of Books Sale, which is held 4 times a year at different Library locations around the City of Plano. All proceeds go to Plano Library Friends to support programs and services for Plano Public Library.

Don’t miss the incredible bargains available for book lovers of all ages when the Plano Public Library hosts a sale. 

When are the Bag of BookS Sales?

March 15-March 23, 2025 at Haggard Library

June 14-June 22, 2025 at Davis Library

October 4-October 12, 2025 at Harrington Library

December 6-December 14, 2025 at Haggard Library


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy more than one bag?

Yes, it’s $10 per bag. We provide bags to you at the sale. You can buy as many as you can carry. You can also add your brown bag into a larger tote bag to make it easy to carry.

How long does the sale last?

It lasts 9 days and is open as long as the Library is open each day. The last bag is sold daily 30 minutes before close.

What type of Books do you have?

All types of non-fiction and fiction, including children’s and toddler books. We also have DVD’s and CD’s available.

Can I use my own bag(s)?

We only allow you to fill our brown bags, which you purchase and we supply to you, as you enter the sale. You can buy as many bags as you need and you can add your brown bags into a bigger bag for durability.
We provide a bag so that everyone has the chance to fill the same size bag for the same price!

What if I’m not sure that I will find enough to fill a bag?

You are welcome to browse the room before buying a bag to determine whether you would like to purchase a bag. All books need to be kept within your brown bag.

Can I store my bag of purchased books while I continue browsing?

We recommend you take the bag to your vehicle and return to shop some more. We cannot take any responsibility for bags left outside the sale room. Staff and volunteers cannot store or watch your items.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept exact amounts only: $10 notes in cash and cannot offer change. You can also pay online via Paypal and invite you to scan our QR code to complete the process. You can enter your own credit/debit card details there. Just show us a screenshot on your phone for us to provide you with your bag(s).

Can I bring my trolley/cart or Stroller inside the room?

We only have limited space at our sales and do not permit large items like those, as it blocks the areas where shoppers are browsing. If you have a baby or toddler, we recommend wearing a babywearing device and ask that you leave any carts or trolleys at home or in your vehicle.

When will I get the best choice to shop from?

We are always restocking our book sale during the event, so we recommend you return more than once to see what new items have been added.

When are the busiest times at the sale?

The first few hours on opening day are usually the busiest. We recommend visiting at all times that the library is open as we notice variations in visitors.


You can also shop gently used books and library items in the lobby of our five Plano Public Library locations year-round!

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