Friends of O'Neal Library Book Sale Returns

Annual fundraiser offers rare books, signed editions, and more to support library programs.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Friends of the O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook, Alabama are hosting their annual book sale on February 20-22, 2026. The sale will feature a wide selection of rare, signed, and used books, as well as puzzles, picture books, and frameable prints. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library's teen and adult programs. Those who donate $50 or more to the Mountain Brook Library Foundation can attend an exclusive preview party on February 19.

Why it matters

The O'Neal Library book sale is a long-standing community tradition that helps raise funds for important library programs and services. As libraries face budget constraints, events like this become increasingly vital to supplement their resources and continue offering valuable resources to local residents.

The details

The book sale will take place over three days - Friday and Saturday, February 20-21 from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, February 22 from 2pm to 5pm. In addition to the public sale hours, there will be an exclusive preview party on Thursday, February 19 from 6pm to 8pm for those who donate $50 or more to the Mountain Brook Library Foundation.

  • The book sale will be held from February 20-22, 2026.
  • The preview party for $50+ donors will take place on February 19, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm.

The players

Friends of the O'Neal Library

A supporting organization that helps raise funds and awareness for the O'Neal Library in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Mountain Brook Library Foundation

A nonprofit that provides financial support and resources to the O'Neal Library.

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The takeaway

Events like the O'Neal Library book sale demonstrate the important role that local libraries play in communities, and how community support can help sustain and expand their programming and services.