Bookshelves filled with colorful books in the Coastal Branch Library, with a light blue chair in the foreground. Friends of the Library boxes and binders are on the bottom shelves to the right, hinting at an upcoming book sale.

Friends of the Coastal Branch Library Announces their BIGGEST Book Sale of the Year

Friends of the Coastal Branch Library Announces their BIGGEST Book Sale of the Year

Source:  Bobby Parker, Parker Gene Creative LLC

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – [September 03, 2025] – The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library are gearing up for their biggest book sale of the year on 

Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

at the Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach.

This highly anticipated community tradition draws book lovers, families, and collectors from across Walton County and beyond, offering thousands of items at unbeatable prices—all while supporting the library and its programs.

Shoppers can browse through tables and shelves packed with thousands of books, vinyl albums, cookbooks, CDs, and DVDs. Paperback books will be available for just $1, most hardcovers are priced at $2, and a large selection of cookbooks will also be available for only $1. Vinyl albums are $2 each, while CDs and DVDs will be sold at 3 for $1. Families will especially enjoy the popular children’s book section, with titles available at 5 for $1 while supplies last. 

In addition to the usual wide-ranging selection, this year’s sale features special collector donations, including subject sets in astronomy and architecture, multi-volume hardcover collections on Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, and extensive works by bestselling authors such as Stuart Woods, James Patterson, Stephen King, and Clive Cussler.

“This is truly one of the biggest and best events we host all year,” said Carol Buchanan, Book Shop Manager. “It’s more than a sale—it’s a chance for our community to come together, discover incredible deals, and support programs that keep our library vibrant and thriving. Every book purchased helps fund events and resources that benefit all ages across Walton County.”

Two women sit at a table with a “Friends of the Coastal Branch Library” banner, surrounded by sunflowers, as people browse tables filled with books at the busy Coastal Branch Library book sale event.

All proceeds from the book sale directly benefit the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library, funding essential programs such as the Summer Reading Program, the Adult Winter Series, and Artist Receptions. These programs foster literacy, creativity, and community connection, ensuring the library remains a hub for learning and enrichment.

Attendees are encouraged to bring cash or checks, as card payments will not be accepted. All sales are final, with no returns.

For more information about the sale, call the Coastal Branch Library at (850) 267-2809. 

For membership or volunteer opportunities, contact Carol Buchanan at [email protected] or Cheryl English Mease at [email protected].

About the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library:  The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library is a non-profit organization founded over 20 years ago by dedicated residents of Walton County, Florida. The group’s mission is to support the Coastal Branch Library through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteerism, ensuring the library can offer a wide range of educational and cultural programs year-round. For more information on the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library, visit focbl.com.

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