Bibliophiles and media lovers in Cobb County, mark your calendars for the Spring Book Sale at the Cobb Civic Center, set to take place from March 13 to 15, 2026. A wide selection awaits with hardcover and paperback books catering to all age groups, alongside DVDs, CDs, magazines, and puzzles. Shoppers can find items priced as low as 10 cents and up to $4.00, according to an announcement from Cobb County.
The sale's doors will open wide from 9 am to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday hours set from 1 pm to 5 pm, inviting the community to peruse and purchase at the 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE location. There's no hassle for parking, it's free. For convenience, debit, credit, cash, and checks are accepted—but note, only Visa and MasterCard for those opting for card payments. In a bid to manage the flow, on Friday electronic scanning devices are banned until 1 pm, and buyers are limited to 2 boxes of items per transaction.
Furthermore, Sunday adopts a different approach—it's BYOB (Bring Your Own Box) Day. "On Sunday we will be working to sell out the Civic Center so please come to buy, buy, buy," orgianizers express on Cobb County. Patrons can fill any size box, manageable to carry, for a flat rate. Specifically, $10 for items from the upper level, $20 from the lower level, or $20 for a mixed selection from both levels.
The proceeds of this semiannual event do more than offer up a treasure trove to book lovers; they also funnel back into the community, enhancing the resources at Cobb County Public Library's network of 15 branches and the bookmobile operation. "All profits from this book sale go directly to buying more items for Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and bookmobile," the Cobb County stated.
