30,000+ titles starting at just $0.50
Omaha’s Hidden Used Bookstore
Browse thousands of gently used books at sales events hosted by Friends of Omaha Public Library
Used Book Sale Schedule
Every Thursday
10 AM – 3 PM
1st & 3rd Saturdays Every Month
10 AM – 3 PM
See Calendar of Events
Remember, the Friends Used Book Sale is now open both the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. Tell all your reader friends!
Upcoming Events
October 2026
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Thousands of Books Waiting to be Discovered
Our book sales feature an ever-changing inventory of 30,000+ gently used books across all genres.
Categories include:
- Children’s and young adult
- Fiction including mysteries, thrillers, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and more
- Literature
- Cookbooks/food, gardening, and crafting
- Art, architecture, interior design, and photography
- History and biographies
- Travel and transportation
- Religion
- Science, and nature
- DIY and self-help
- Graphic novels
- Music CDs, records and sheet music
- Audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-rays
- Puzzles, games and so much more
Visit our online store to see more than 3,000 rare and collectible titles. (Also available for browsing in-person at the sales events.)
See Online Inventory
Amazing Prices
All 30,000+ of our donated items are priced to sell. The majority of books can be purchased at these very affordable prices.
- 50¢ children’s books
- 50¢ mass media paperbacks
- $1.50 hardcover books
- $1.50 trade paperbacks
- 25¢ bargain items
Every purchase helps support programs and services for Omaha Public Library.
Learn More
Visit the Friends Used Book Sale
Located in the lower level of the Omaha Public Library - W. Clarke Swanson Branch Location
9101 W Dodge Rd
Omaha, Nebraska
Easy access inside the library during sale hours.
🎃📚 SPOOKY SEASON. SCARY-GOOD BOOK DEALS!
Omaha, your next favorite read might be waiting for you! 👻
Looking for your next cozy read, a new story for your little reader, or a book to add to your collection? Come browse the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale!
📍 Swanson Library, Omaha
🗓 Thursdays & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
Bring a friend, explore the shelves, and discover your next great read without spending a fortune!
Save this post and share it with a fellow book lover. 💜
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Used book sale today! Open from 10am to 3pm at Swanson Library.
Can still bid on this unopened, sealed “Sex” book by Madonna in honor of Banned Books Week last week. Open until midnight Oct 17th.
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🎃 A little Halloween magic, a lot of bookish fun! 📚👻
Looking for an affordable way to add more stories to your family's bookshelves this fall?
Make a stop at the Friends of Omaha Public Library book sale! Discover books to enjoy together, stories to read before bedtime, and new favorites for your little readers.
📍 Swanson Library, Omaha
🗓 Thursdays & the 1st and 3rd Saturdays
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
Tag a parent, teacher, or friend who loves finding a good book bargain!
Let's make more room for stories this spooky season. 🧡
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A copy of the banned book “Sex” by Madonna was donated to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction. It is still sealed, after being placed in a vault for safekeeping since the 90s.
Place your bid now to acquire this sealed - in its original foil package - piece of history.
Go to www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.
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This year, Banned Books Week was Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”
One interesting moment in Omaha Public Library history is when Madonna’s coffee table book “Sex” was published on Oct. 21, 1992, shortly after her fifth studio album, “Erotica”. Protests at libraries erupted across the U.S., fueling the fire and adding to the curiosity. Four years after the release, 238 patrons remained on the waiting list at OPL.
One of the copies donated to OPL to meet this demand was put into a vault - sealed in its original foil package - and has been provided to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction.
Go to www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.
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Friends Of Omaha Public Library's Silent Auction
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This sealed, never been open Madonna "Sex" book has been locked up in our library’s vault for years! We are bringing it out now, in honor of Banned Books…2 CommentsComment on Facebook
This year, Banned Books Week takes place Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”
One interesting moment in Omaha Public Library history is when Madonna’s coffee table book “Sex” was published on Oct. 21, 1992, shortly after her fifth studio album, “Erotica”. Protests at libraries erupted across the U.S., fueling the fire and adding to the curiosity. Four years after the release, 238 patrons remained on the waiting list at OPL.
One of the copies donated to OPL to meet this demand was put into a vault - sealed in its original foil package - and has been provided to Friends of Omaha Public Library for a silent auction.
Go to www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friends-of-the-omaha-public-library-incs-silent-auction to make your bid.
#supportpubliclibraries #OmahaReads #OmahaLibraries #OmahaPublicLibrary #SupportYourLibrary #FriendsOfOmahaPublicLibrary #thankyouforbeingafriend #booksalefinds #usedbookseller #usedbook #usedbookstore #usedbooks #usedbookstores #usedbooksforsale #usedbooksale #friendsoflibraries #friendsofthelibrary #friendsoflibrary #bellevuepubliclibrary #bookloversunite #councilbluffspubliclibrary #ohmyomaha #shareomaha #shareomaha402 #lauritzengardens #paperbacks #henrydoorlyzoo #jacksonstreetbooksellers #oplfoundation #madonna ...
Friends Of Omaha Public Library's Silent Auction
www.zeffy.com
This sealed, never been open Madonna "Sex" book has been locked up in our library’s vault for years! We are bringing it out now, in honor of Banned Books…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
In honor of Banned Books Week, the Friends of Omaha Public Library are auctioning off a copy of Madonna’s book! This donated copy is still in its original foil wrapping and was not part of OPL’s circulating collection, though it was stored in the archives for many years.
Why did OPL have an unopened copy of the “Sex” book by Madonna? Find the backstory and a link to the auction here:
omahalibrary.org/blogs/post/opl-looks-back-for-banned-books-week-2026/
Auction opens October 7th.
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OPL Looks Back for Banned Books Week 2026
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This year, Banned Books Week takes place Oct. 4-10 with the theme of “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” But what is Banned Books…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Omaha’s hidden gem - the Swanson Used Book Sale! Find over 30,000 gently used books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, albums, puzzles and games 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.
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The Friends of the Omaha Public Library are proud to celebrate the freedom to read, and we support our incredible library for ensuring we can all see ourselves in the pages of a book!
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