Book Sales

The best value for buying books in the city.

You can buy donated items and materials withdrawn from the library's collection. Money raised from book sales is used to support library programs and services.

Prices

Materials range from $0.50 to $5 with the majority of materials priced at $1. Please bring your own bag.

Book Ends Store Locations and Hours

The library’s largest book sale locations are called Book Ends North and Book Ends South. Both stores are staffed by Friends of the Library.

• Book Ends North at North York Central Library, Concourse Level
  HOURS OPEN: Wednesday to Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Friday 10am - 6 pm
  PHONE: 416-395-5810
• Book Ends South at Toronto Reference Library
  HOURS OPEN: Wednesday to Friday 12 - 6 pm, Saturday 12 - 5 pm

Donations

Visit our Donations page to learn more about donating books and other materials to the library.