Book Sales

The best value for buying books in the city.

You can buy donated items and materials withdrawn from the library's collection. Money raised from book sales is used to support library programs and services.

Book Ends Locations

The two largest book sale locations are:

• Book Ends – North York Central Library
  Phone: 416-395-5810
• Book Ends South – Toronto Reference Library

Both stores are staffed by Friends of the Library.

Book Ends Hours

Book Ends - North York Central Library - Concourse Level

• Tuesday to Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Book Ends South - Toronto Reference Library

Book Ends South Holiday Hours
Book Ends South will be closed for the holidays beginning on Sunday, December 22, 2019 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

• Wednesday & Thursday - 12 noon - 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Friday, Saturday - 12 noon - 5 p.m.

Book Sale Prices

Materials range from $.50 to $5.00 with the majority of materials priced at $1.00.

Please bring your own bag.