Ongoing Sale Shelves
Browse our ongoing sale shelves throughout the year at Norman Central! As you walk toward the Children's area, you'll see a set of shelves to your left. All of these books are for sale from the Friends for $1 or 50 cents, and we also have magazines there for sale for 10 cents each. These materials are restocked several times a week, so check back for new items every time you visit the library! You can pay for your items at the Customer Service desk.
For the Love of Books Sale
Formerly the "Romance and More" sale, this sale now includes all general sale categories. That means all books are either $1 or 50 cents! We'll also have A/V materials such as DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, audiobooks, and vinyl records. Categories include art/architecture/music, travel, family, politics, philosophy, New Age, self-help, military history, several types of fiction (mystery, popular, war/adventure, sci-fi, etc.), and much, much more! Come find the perfect gift for your Valentine.
2019 For the Love of Books Sale
Norman Central Lowry Room
February 8 6:00 - 9:00 General sale
February 9 9:00 - 5:00 General sale
February 10 1:00 - 5:00 General sale
2019 For the Love of Books Sale
Norman Central Lowry Room
February 8 6:00 - 9:00 General sale
February 9 9:00 - 5:00 General sale
February 10 1:00 - 5:00 General sale
Better Books Sale
This sale only includes our "Better Books" - books that are rare, special, or in like new or excellent condition. Prices are individually-marked, but most are priced at around $2-3! Special categories exclusive to Better Books are OU Press and local interest (Western history, Native American, Oklahoma, etc.), and of course, our other categories are represented as well.
2019 Better Books Sale
Norman Central Lowry Room
May 3-5, 2019
2019 Better Books Sale
Norman Central Lowry Room
May 3-5, 2019
Cookbook Swap and Shop
This sale is in conjunction with Norman Central's annual Cooking Demonstration program. For this wonderful program, the library brings in a local restaurant chef to do a cooking demonstration and pass out delicious samples and other refreshments. Before and after the program, the Friends sell a wide variety of cookbooks and food-related books (like wine guides!). In addition, you can bring in your gently-used cookbooks and swap them for a selection of cookbooks provided by the Friends!
For example, you bring two dessert cookbooks from your collection before you gave up sugar, and you get two swap tickets to snag two new-to-you vegetarian cookbooks from the Friends swap table - and also go home with a sugar-free dessert cookbook you found for $3!
2019 Cookbook Swap and Shop
July 13, 2019
For example, you bring two dessert cookbooks from your collection before you gave up sugar, and you get two swap tickets to snag two new-to-you vegetarian cookbooks from the Friends swap table - and also go home with a sugar-free dessert cookbook you found for $3!
2019 Cookbook Swap and Shop
July 13, 2019
October Book Sale
This is our sale to end all sales! The Friends take over FOUR rooms of Norman Central (Lowry Room, Room A/B, Gallery Room, and the Storytime Room in the Children's area). Both general sale ($1 and 50 cents) books and Better Books are available, as well as audiovisual materials like DVDs, audiobooks, VHS tapes, CDs, computer software, and other miscellaneous items like puzzles and games.
Room A/B - Better Books (individually-priced) categories such as fiction, performing arts, home/garden, family, travel, and children's
Gallery Room (circular room in center of library) - Better Books (individually-priced) categories such as military history, OU Press, local interest, history, and high value
Lowry Room - general sale books ($1 or 50 cents) in all categories except children's, AV items, miscellaneous items, sets
Storytime Room - general sale children's books, A/V, and activity books/materials
2018 October Book Sale
Fri, October 19 6:00 - 9:00 Members-only sale (become a member here)
Sat, October 20 9:00 - 5:00 Regular sale
Sun, October 21 1:00 - 5:00 Regular sale
Mon, October 22 3:00 - 8:00 Bag sale ($5 to fill up a provided bag) + half off Better Books
Nonprofits and teachers can make arrangements after the sale to pick up leftover books for free! Call Carol at (405) 501-3096 to set up a time.
Room A/B - Better Books (individually-priced) categories such as fiction, performing arts, home/garden, family, travel, and children's
Gallery Room (circular room in center of library) - Better Books (individually-priced) categories such as military history, OU Press, local interest, history, and high value
Lowry Room - general sale books ($1 or 50 cents) in all categories except children's, AV items, miscellaneous items, sets
Storytime Room - general sale children's books, A/V, and activity books/materials
2018 October Book Sale
Fri, October 19 6:00 - 9:00 Members-only sale (become a member here)
Sat, October 20 9:00 - 5:00 Regular sale
Sun, October 21 1:00 - 5:00 Regular sale
Mon, October 22 3:00 - 8:00 Bag sale ($5 to fill up a provided bag) + half off Better Books
Nonprofits and teachers can make arrangements after the sale to pick up leftover books for free! Call Carol at (405) 501-3096 to set up a time.
Norman Citywide Garage Sale
On the day of the Norman Citywide Garage Sale, FONL sets up outside in the Sorting Center parking lot - offering general sale books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl, and other miscellaneous items.
All either $1 or 50 cents!
All either $1 or 50 cents!
Small Program Sales
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We also have "mini-sales" associated with many of the library's amazing programs. At these programs, the Friends sell books and materials related to the program topic.
Some of the programs to look for include:
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