What is a Bag of Books Sale?
The Bag of Books Sale is held four times a year at different Library locations around Plano. Shoppers purchase a brown bag from us for $10 (payable by exact cash or QR code) and fill it from our selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Volunteers continuously restock the sale, so new inventory is put out daily.
All proceeds go to Plano Library Friends to support programs and services for Plano Public Library.

When are the Bag of BookS Sales?
December 6-December 14, 2025 at Haggard Library
March 14- March 22, 2026 at Davis 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 put 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 DVDs and CDs 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 put your brown bag into a bigger reusable 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?
You can pay with $10 exact cash (no change can be made). You can also pay with your cell phone via a QR code. You can enter your own credit/debit card details there. Just show us the payment completion screen on your phone to be provided with your bag(s).
Can I bring my trolley/cart or Stroller inside the room?
We have very limited space at our sales and do not permit large items, as it blocks the areas where shoppers are browsing. If you have a baby or toddler, we recommend wearing a baby-wearing 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 continually restocking daily during the entire week of the book sale, so inventory may be different from day to day. We do not necessarily choose the “best” items to put out first. 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.
You can also shop gently used books, magazines and Library items in the Friends Bookstore which is located near the entrance of all five Plano Public Library locations year-round!

