Book sales and Friends of the Libraries
Become a Friend of the Libraries
The Friends of Altona Libraries, and the Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries are non-profit organisations that support and assist the libraries to provide an excellent service to the local community.
Each Friends' group provides assistance to the libraries by raising funds, sponsoring events and activities, and acting as an advocate for the libraries with government and the wider community.
Advantages for members include:
- Invitations to special events and functions
- Book sale previews
- Opportunities to meet and make new friends
Interested in becoming a Friend of the Libraries?
Learn more about memberships and book sale dates:
Friends of Altona Library
Book Sales
Location: Altona Library
The Book Sale Room, entry at rear of Altona Library.
First Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month, 10am to 1pm
Book sale dates for 2026
January:
no sale
February:
3 Tues, 6 Fri, 7 Sat
March:
3 Tues, 6 Fri, 7 Sat 7
April:
7 Tues
May:
1 Fri, 2 Sat, 5 Tues
June:
2 Tues, 5 Fri, 6 Sat
July:
3 Fri, 4 Sat, 7 Tues
August:
1 Sat, 4 Tues, 7 Fri
September:
1 Tues, 4 Fri, 5 Sat
October:
2 Fri, 3 Sat, 6 Tues
November:
6 Fri, 7 Sat
December:
1 Tues, 4 Fri, 5 Sat
There are no sales on public holidays.
Book sale prices:
- All fiction (or as marked) - $2
- All non-fiction (or as marked) - $2
- DVD/Talking Books - $2
- All children, junior, young adults (or as marked) - $1
- Magazines - 4 for $1
Become a Friend of Altona Libraries(PDF, 94KB)
Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries
Book Sales
Location: Williamstown Library
The Book Room, enter via Ferguson Street
Cash only.
Every second Saturday of the month. 9.30am to 1.45pm
Dates for 2026
10 January
14 February
14 March
11 April
9 May
13 June
11 July
8 August
12 September
10 October
14 November
12 December
Become a FOWNL Member(PDF, 40KB)
FOWNL Membership Information(PDF, 28KB)
All money raised is donated to Williamstown and Newport libraries and various charities.
Book sales are comprised of library stock taken out of circulation. We no longer accept books donated by the public.