SAPBLA Annual Book Sale

The St. Anthony Park Branch Library Association Book Sale features an eclectic assortment of thousands of donated new and used books.  All proceeds from the sale directly benefit the programs and facilities at the St. Anthony Park Branch Library. 

The book sale is held in conjunction with the St. Anthony Park Arts Festival. 

The 2024 sale will take place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1.

Book Donation Information

The St. Anthony Park Branch Library Association will begin accepting donations of new and gently used material beginning Monday, April 1, 2024.

Donations may be delivered to the cart in the lower level of the library when the library is open and should not be left outside the library or placed in the book drop.  If you have more than two boxes, please e-mail annualbooksalesapbla@gmail.com to ensure that your donation can be accommodated.  You may also bring your large donation to one of the drop-off events listed below.  Do not bring any items to the library before April 1.

We will also hold three donation events where you may drive (or walk) up and drop off your materials outside the library.  These events will be held from 1-4 p.m. on the following Saturdays: 

  • April 20

  • May 4

  • May 18

 Note that we cannot accept the following: DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, books on tape or DVD, textbooks, encyclopedias, St. Paul Public Library discards, magazines, or material in soiled or damaged condition. 

 Please contact the St. Anthony Park Library Association Book Sale Committee at

annualbooksalesapbla@gmail.com with any questions.

 Thanks for your support of the book sale and the St. Anthony Park Branch Library!