FFCL is well known for its community book sales! We collect used book donations throughout the year for these events, which are typically hosted 3-4 times a year during major downtown Camas events. Come join in the fun! We have a great selection at great prices and all proceeds directly support the Camas Public Library.
NEXT BOOK SALE EVENT: December 3-6, 2026
LOCATION:
Camas Public Library
SELECTION:
One-of-a-kind finds and new discoveries! Hundreds of books are available with topics ranging from cookbooks and fiction to children’s literature and history. There is something for everyone!
2026 Sale Dates
January 24 (Once in a Blue Moon sale)
May 7-10
August 29 (Camas Vintage and Art Faire)
December 3-6
Where to buy books year round
There’s a permanent bookshelf in the library offering books for sale. You can also find a selection at Camas Antiques!
How you can donate books
Books and other items are accepted for donation. These items are first evaluated for addition to the Library’s permanent collection, and then evaluated for used book sales (from which all proceeds go toward Library programs). Please bring your donations to the Library’s service desk. If you have a large volume of donations, please contact the Library ahead of time at 360-834-4692 to arrange for drop-off or pick-up. If you would like a donation receipt, ask for one when you drop off your items.
Items accepted for donation:
fiction and non-fiction
adult, teen, and children’s books
large print
hardback and softback
DVDs
CDs
Vintage/antique books (published pre-1970) in excellent condition
Items not accepted for donation:
newspapers
encyclopedias
phone books/directories
magazines (including no National Geographic)
Time-Life books
Reader’s Digest condensed books
textbooks/teacher’s edition textbooks
Advanced Reader Copies/Uncorrected Proofs
coloring books
books in a language other than English
“free” government publications
spiral-bound books
3-ring binder books
VHS tapes
cassette tapes
vinyl records
travel, medical, or business books that were published more than three years ago