Saturday, November 15, 2025 From 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM Add to Calendar 2025-11-15 10:00:00 2025-11-15 16:00:00 Library Book Sale Browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1 during our biannual book sale. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up! The French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York
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What you'll find
Books on sale are generally donated books that we cannot keep, including classics, translations and any item we already have in our collections. There will be books for children available, but we encourage interested parties to come early as these items tend to go quickly!The Library can keep purchased items on hold until the end of the event at 4:00 PM for those shopping in the Back Bay, but all items must be picked up day-of.
Photos From Previous Book Sales
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