Book sales and fun events at Upper Arlington Public Library

Upper Arlington Public Library offers many fun and educational programs for children ages 0-18 through the Youth Services program, as well as events for adults, all year long. With three branches in the UAPL system, you’ll always find something to do!

Friends of the Upper Arlington Library Book Sale

Friends of the UA Library offer 4 general sales per year and occasionally a more focused sale such as media- DVD, CD, vinyl etc.
2800 Tremont Rd Upper Arlington 43221. Details here.

• February 2-9
• April 6-13
• August 3-10
• November 9-16

Friends MEMBER ONLY PRESALE on the first day of the sale (Sunday) from 11 am-1 PM. Membership applications are at the Friends page of the Library’s website or the Friends desk at Tremont. Members fill a provided bag for just $5.

The sale opens to the public at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 2. 

Friends MEMBER ONLY BAG SALE — Sunday, Feb 9 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Members can fill one of our shopping bags for just $5 per bag. To speed you getting started, we will be selling our bags before the doors open, so please bring exact change in cash for the bags you will want initially. The items on the store’s shelves are eligible for the bag sale but items in the glass cases are excluded.

This bag sale is open to the public from 1–3 p.m. on Feb 9. Nonmembers can fill one of our shopping bags for just $10 per bag.

Regular library hours are Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Sale closes 15 minutes before library. New items are put out based on donations received during the sale. They will not be sorted into categories but will be put in one location with a “New Arrivals” sign.

Bookstore at UA Library

The stores at Tremont and Lane are open year-round when the library is open. Pay with cash & check at both locations.

Self -Service Debit/Credit cards at Tremont only. Please read the written instructions provided before using the card machine. Neither volunteers nor library staff can help. Cards incur a 2.9% fee.

Prices start at: 

• Adult Books Hardbacks $3.00
• Paperbacks $1.00
• Children’s books  50¢
• Young adult hardbacks $1.00
• DVDs, CDs and audiobooks $1.00
• VHS 50¢
• Vinyl 50¢
• Magazines  50¢
• Puzzles       As marked

Weekly or Monthly events at the UA Libraries

The UA libraries offer other special craft events through the year – check the calendar for details! Other events include monthly Crafty Kids Club, Early Literacy Crafts, Anime and Manga, Repurposed Book Crafts, Pumpkin decorating, holiday crafts, and more! 

Story Times for Upper Arlington Libraries

Storytimes are subject to change and cancellation at any time. Always check the website to verify before you go. See story time schedule here.

Other Services

The Main Library of the Upper Arlington Public Library offers a one-stop for passport and passport photo services needs, by appointment. Details here.

Upper Arlington Public Library Branches

Main Library
2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
(614) 486-9621
Open Hours & Curbside Pickup: Mon –Thu: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Lane Road Library
1945 Lane Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 459-0273
Open Hours: Mon –Thu: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Miller Park Library
1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43212
(614) 488-5710
Open Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue & Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

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