AAUW Midland Hosts Spring Used Book Sale

Fundraiser supports scholarships for local women and girls

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:05pm

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated grid of colorful, abstracted book spines in various genres, capturing the energy and variety of the AAUW Midland Branch's used book sale.The AAUW Midland Branch's biannual used book sale raises funds to support scholarships for local women and girls.Midland Today

The Midland Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting its spring used book sale from April 24-26 at the Midland Mall. The three-day event will feature a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks, and more, with most titles priced from $1 to $2. Proceeds from the sale will fund scholarships for Midland-area high school graduates and women seeking to further their education.

Why it matters

The AAUW Midland Branch's biannual book sales are a longstanding community tradition that help advance the organization's mission of supporting women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The funds raised provide critical financial assistance to local students and adult learners, making higher education more accessible.

The details

The book sale will run from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, which is Bag Day where shoppers can fill a bag for $5. In addition to the usual selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children's books, the sale will feature over 700 science fiction titles and a variety of collectibles, puzzles, and recent publications.

  • The AAUW Midland Branch's spring used book sale will take place April 24-26, 2026.
  • The sale hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday (Bag Day).

The players

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Midland Branch

A local chapter of the national non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

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What’s next

The AAUW Midland Branch encourages the community to visit the book sale and support its scholarship programs. Donations of gently used books are also being accepted in the weeks leading up to the event.

The takeaway

The AAUW Midland Branch's biannual used book sale is a beloved community tradition that provides affordable access to a wide selection of literature while also funding educational opportunities for local women and girls, reflecting the organization's longstanding commitment to advancing equity.