Baker County Library Friends Launch Used-Book Sale January 23

The Baker County Library will host a used-book sale beginning Friday, January 23, 2026, organized by library volunteers and Friends-of-the-Library groups to raise funds for programming and materials. The sale is intended as an accessible community event for families, readers and residents across Baker County.

Organizers say the sale will include hardcover and paperback fiction, children’s books and DVDs drawn from donated, gently used collections. Suggested donation prices will be posted at the event, with proceeds directed to library programs and acquisitions that are not always covered by regular operating budgets. Members of Friends-of-the-Library groups will have opportunities for early-bird shopping, and volunteers are invited to help sort, price and staff the sale.

The event provides both a fundraising and civic engagement function for the county. For a public institution that relies on a mix of municipal funding and community support, volunteer-run sales like this supplement library resources and help sustain events for children, adult education and materials updates. Residents who wish to donate gently used books ahead of the sale or inquire about volunteering are encouraged to contact the Baker County Library for details and drop-off arrangements.

Beyond immediate fundraising, the sale highlights how community participation supports local services. Volunteer time and donated items translate directly into program dollars and expanded collections that benefit students, families and retirees alike. The Friends-of-the-Library model also offers residents a straightforward way to influence local cultural and educational offerings through hands-on involvement.

Logistics, including precise sale hours and donation drop-off times, will be available from library staff. The sale is scheduled to start late enough in January to attract post-holiday donations and readers seeking affordable materials for winter reading. For many households, the event will be an affordable way to build home libraries, and for the library system it represents a predictable, if supplemental, revenue stream.

As the date approaches, Baker County residents interested in supporting the library can donate books, sign up to volunteer or plan to attend the sale on January 23 to support local programs and keep community reading resources stocked and accessible.