Bookstore

Library Bookstore

From bestselling fiction to children’s books and hidden treasures, the bookstore offers something new to discover with every visit.

Visit Us!

Main Library Lobby

Weekday Hours

Mon-Fri: 1-5PM

Saturday Hours

10AM-2PM

Call Us

(956) 681-3075

Image of Library Advocates inside Bookstore

About the Bookstore
A Place for Readers to Browse & Discover

Operated by the Advocates of McAllen Public Library, the Library Bookstore features gently used books donated by the community along with materials withdrawn from the library collection.

Visitors can browse affordable books for all ages, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s titles, cookbooks, and more.

The bookstore offers a welcoming space for readers to discover unique finds while helping give books a second life within the community.

Bookstore Prices
Affordable finds for every reader

Specialty Books
Priced as marked

Children & Teen Books
Hardback: $2
Paperback: $1

AV Materials
$1 each

Specialty Books
Priced as marked

Pop-Up Book Sales
Upcoming Sale Dates

Stop by our upcoming book sales and explore a great selection of gently used books, including bestselling authors, select nonfiction, children’s books, romance, paperbacks, and libros en Español. Credit and debit cards only.

Books will be priced at:
Hardcovers: $1 │ Paperbacks: $0.50

Upcoming Dates
Saturday, August 8, 2026 │ 9AM-2PM
Saturday, November 7, 2026 │ 9AM-2PM
Saturday, February 6, 2027 │ 9AM-2PM
Saturday, May 8, 2027 │ 9AM-2PM

Bookstore Donations
Donate Books to the Bookstore

Donations
Book donations are accepted at Main Library on Wednesdays from 9AM-8PM and Sundays from 1-8PM. Please bring items in a cardboard box or disposable bag (limit 1–2 per person). Drop off donations at the Welcome Desk in the lobby only; no drive-through or outside drop-offs.

For details on accepted items, view our guideline at:
Book Store Donations

Become an MPL Advocate
Volunteer with the Library!

Adults and teens ages 17+ can volunteer with the Library Advocates by helping in the bookstore, organizing shelves, greeting visitors, and assisting with pop-up book sales. It’s also a great opportunity to earn community service hours while supporting McAllen Public Library.

To apply, you can:

Visit: City of McAllen Human Resources Office at 1300 Houston Ave.

Call: (956) 681-3111

Complete an application online:
www.mcallen.net/departments/hr/volunteer

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