The Friends of the New Britain Public Library are hosting a four-day Fall Book Sale starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the library’s Community Room, featuring free admission throughout the event and expanded evening hours.
The Bottom Line
- Event Timing: The sale runs from October 14 through October 17, 2026, inside the New Britain Public Library Community Room.
- Cost Structure: Admission is free across all four days, culminating in a $10 bag sale on Saturday.
- Institutional Support: Proceeds directly benefit the New Britain Public Library with assistance from community volunteers and corporate partners.
Scheduling and Community Logistics
The operational window opens Wednesday, October 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., introducing newly added evening availability designed to capture after-work foot traffic.
Operations continue Friday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event concludes Saturday, October 17, running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
| Day of Week | Date | Operating Hours | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Oct. 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Extended evening hours; Free admission |
| Thursday | Oct. 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Split schedule; Extended evening hours |
| Friday | Oct. 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Afternoon closure |
| Saturday | Oct. 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | All-day bag sale ($10 per bag) |
Inventory Selection and Pricing Structure
Inventory includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for both adults and children. Specialized categories cover the Civil War, Revolutionary War, general history, politics, biographies, religion, self-help, science, and sports. Additional inventory features Judaica alongside foreign-language literature in Polish and Spanish.
The Saturday session introduces an all-day bag sale priced at $10 per bag, which includes books, DVDs, and CDs using bags provided by the organization. Major credit cards are accepted for all transactions.
Volunteer Coordination and Institutional Backing
Preparation for the event required months of sorting through donated items. Volunteers staffing the setup and breakdown originate from multiple institutional bodies, including the Friends’ Board, the Library Board, library staff, community volunteers, and representatives from M&T Bank. Financial proceeds generated from purchases are allocated directly to support library operations and programs.
