Westport Friends Book Sale Returns This Weekend With Thousands of Books

There are few things I look forward to as much as the annual Westport Friends Book Sale, and it's happening this weekend. This is one of the summer marquee events that gets my attention every year.

I love wandering through used book stores with my Dunkin' Cold Brew (cream only) in hand, looking for bargains and an unexpected tome or two I might not have known I needed to add to my library. This is even better.

The Westport Quakers have held the annual book sale for almost as long as I have been alive. "What started as a seven-table book fair in 1961 has grown into a locally anticipated event that attracts book lovers from throughout the region," according to the Friends website.

The Amazing Annual Westport Friends Book Fair Is This Weekend

Westport Friends Book Sale Dates and Hours

"If you love books, join us for our annual book sale beginning on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM, rain or shine!" The book sale runs daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19.

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Opening Day Schedule and Pricing

The book sale opens in stages on opening day. The paperback tables open at 10 a.m., selling at six for $1. The children's book section inside the Meetinghouse opens at 10:45 a.m.

At 11 a.m., the rope drops and the large tents containing thousands of books, neatly organized by genre, are open to the public.

Location and Accepted Payment Methods

Buyers should bring a few tote bags to fill with their purchases. Payment methods include cash, checks, and credit cards.

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The book sale is held at the Westport Quakers Meetinghouse located at 938 Main Road in Westport.

The Westport Quakers accept donated books year-round to sell at the next annual book fair.