Omaha Public Library Friends

09/01/2026

Friends of OPL also sells books online. You can view our inventory of over 3,000 valuable, collectible or rare items here:

https://www.abebooks.com/Omaha-Library-Friends-Omaha-NE-U.S.A/51042454/sf

You’ll find books of every genre, as well as DVDs and other media.

08/26/2026

Share this post about the Used Book Sale at Swanson Library! Over 30,000 gently used books at very low prices. Hardcover and oversized books for just $1.50. Mass market and children’s books only 50¢ each. All books donated to help raise funds for Omaha Public Library.

Find this gem of a used bookstore in the lower level of Swanson Library. We’re open from 10am - 3pm every Thursday and the 1st/3rd Saturdays each month. Mark your calendars!

Sponsored by Friends of Omaha Library. Visit us at FriendsOmahaLibrary.org for more details, including a link to our online inventory.

Browse thousands of gently used books at sales events hosted by Friends of Omaha Public Library

08/24/2026

Omaha’s hidden gem - the Swanson Used Book Sale! Find over 30,000 gently used books at ridiculously low prices. Mass market and children’s books only 50¢ each. Hardcover and oversized books for just $1.50.

This volunteer-run used book sale in the lower level of Swanson Library is open from 10am - 3pm every Thursday and the 1st/3rd Saturdays each month. Mark your calendars!

Visit us at FriendsOmahaLibrary.org for more details.

08/20/2026

Lots of new donations coming in. Volunteers were very busy getting new titles on the shelves.

Hope to see you at the sale today! We’re open every Thursday from 10am to 3pm at Swanson Library.

08/20/2026

📚🎒 Tomorrow’s the day!

Our Back to School Book Sale is happening tomorrow, and the shelves are waiting for you! ✏️📖

Whether you're shopping for kids, classrooms, teachers, or simply your next great read, come discover plenty of books and hidden gems at amazing prices.

✨ Fill your backpack with great reads!
📚 See you tomorrow at the Book Sale!

📍 Swanson Library
🗓 Every Thursday + 1st & 3rd Saturday
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM

08/15/2026

Yes! We expanded Saturday hours - added the third Saturday each month - so we are open TODAY from 10am to 3pm in the lower level of Swanson Library.

Share this post with all your reader friends and family. 😊

08/13/2026

Help build your kid friendly library at home during Back to School month. Shop the Friends Used Book Sale at Swanson Library today and Saturday. Children’s and young adult books just 50¢ each.

We’re open from 10am to 3pm every Thursday and 1st/3rd Saturdays each month.

08/10/2026

August means back to school for most of our kids and teachers. ATTENTION TEACHERS! If you’d like books for your classroom, come to the Friends Used Book Sale at Swanson Library this Thursday or Saturday. We will be open from 10am to 3pm.

Children’s and young adult books just 50¢ each.

08/05/2026

📚✨ August Spotlight: Back to School! ✨📚

Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or lifelong learner, it's the perfect time to stock up on books for the new school year! From children's stories and classroom favorites to study guides, novels, and educational treasures, there's something for every reader.

💛 Browse thousands of gently loved books at amazing prices and discover your next great read while supporting your local library.

📖 Great books. Great prices. Great cause.

📍 Visit the Friends of Omaha Public Library Book Sale and start the school year with a new adventure!

07/30/2026

It’s worth your time to shop at the Friends Used Book Sale! Find over 30,000 gently used books at ridiculously low prices. Mass market and children’s books only 50¢ each. Hardcover and oversized books for just $1.50.

Open TODAY from 10am - 3pm. Find us in the lower level of Swanson Library every Thursday and the 1st/3rd Saturdays each month. Mark your calendars!

Visit us at FriendsOmahaLibrary.org for more details.