Fall Book Sales Return To Charles And St. Mary’s Counties
Author: Jessica Jennings
Oct. 22, 2025
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Fall book sales are happening across Southern Maryland, and now’s the time to take advantage. The Charles County Fall Book Bazaar is already underway, and St. Mary’s County’s is just around the corner — offering thousands of gently used books at great prices, all while supporting local library programs that serve the community year-round.
Whether you’re building your home library, hunting for hidden gems, or picking up a few cozy reads for the colder months ahead, these volunteer-run sales are a book lover’s favorite tradition — and a great way to give back while you browse.
Charles County: Oct. 18–25 At La Plata Branch
The Fall Book Bazaar hosted by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library is underway at the La Plata Branch (2 Garrett Ave., La Plata). The sale runs through Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, with hours Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bag Days: Oct. 24–25 — fill a grocery-sized bag for $3 (larger bags charged more).
Proceeds benefit programs and outreach initiatives of the Charles County Public Library system, helping expand educational access and resources for local residents.
More information: ccplonline.org
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Next Up: St. Mary’s County Fall Book Sale Nov. 8
The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library will host their Fall 2025 Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Leonardtown Library (23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown).
Hours are 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with members-only shopping from 10 a.m.–noon and public hours from noon–3 p.m. Memberships can be purchased in advance or at the door. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.
Organizers encourage families to stock up on affordable reads and gift books while supporting library programs countywide.
Learn more: folstmalib.wildapricot.org/join-us
Credit: Friends Of The St. Mary’s County Library Facebook Event
Buy Used Books Year-Round in Southern Maryland
Book lovers who can’t make it to the fall sales can still find great reads and support local libraries year-round.
Calvert County: The Friends of Calvert Library operate a year-round used book store inside the Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Books are available for purchase any day the library is open. Learn more at folcalvert.org/store-2
Charles County: The Citizens for the Charles County Public Library manage a used book shop in the lower level of the La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Ave., La Plata, MD 20646. It is open every Saturday the library is open. Learn more at ccplonline.org
St. Mary’s County: The Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library list more than 8,000 items online, with pickup orders and donations accepted Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Board of Elections building, 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Learn more at folstmarys.com
Proceeds from each group support library programs, community outreach and literacy initiatives across Southern Maryland.