Burke Branch Friends

10/19/2026

It's Fall Book Sale Week at Burke Branch Library!

Become a BBF MEMBER today to shop first! Get your membership online here: https://givebutter.com/joinbbf

Member Shopping Opportunities:
Tuesday 10/20 by appointment
Thursday 10/22 5-7pm
Friday 10/23 10-11am

Supporting BBF is a great way to give back to your local library community!

By Burke Branch Friends of the Alexandria Library, Inc

10/19/2026

Like the idea of journaling but not the actual writing? Have a problem with keeping your notes and movie tickets for too long? Solve both problems with junk journaling! 📓♻️ Ages 14-18. No RSVP required. Materials and examples provided.

10/16/2026

Volunteers Needed! Join us next week to help out at our Fall Book Sale. Pick out a free book for each shift worked and spend time with book lovers! Check out the opportunities here:

We are looking for volunteers to help prep the sale, the manage shopping appointments, help set up the sale room, work the sale, and help break down the sale. Many opportunities to help out over many days. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

10/15/2026

Join us for our fall sale!!

Shop over 10,000 books, CDs, and DVDs covering a variety of genres next week at the Burke Branch Friends Book Sale! Learn how to become a member and shop early by following Burke Branch Friends.

10/02/2026

New Silent Auction Item:
It’s Movie Night! …and YOU can listen in style if you win these brand new JBL Tone Headphones! Winner also takes home this assortment of snacks and YOUR CHOICE OF FIVE DVDs FROM the BBFI’s extensive inventory! What a great way to cozy up for a great evening. Plus, your winning bid will support your local Alexandria Burke Branch Library.
Bid online here: https://givebutter.com/c/bbf-silent-auction-2026/auction/items/2362237

10/01/2026

Be ready for the holiday season or learn some new everyday recipes by shopping our Pop-Up Cookbook sale! Going on all month at the Burke Branch Library across from the circulation desk.

09/28/2026

Save the Date: Fall Book Sale - Friday, 10/23 & Saturday, 10/24

BBF will be holding our Fall Book Sale inside the Burke Branch Library building.

Member Preview Hour: Friday morning 10:00am - 11:00am

General Shopping:
Friday 10/23, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10/24, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Bag Sale begins Saturday at 2:00pm. $10/bag, bags provided. Come clean out our shelves!

Additional Member Pre-Shopping by Appointment:
If you would like a first look, members may sign up for a shopping appointment in our storage space on Tuesday, 10/20. (Sign up for a shopping appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAFAC2BA1FAC70-65850342-burke #/ )

Over 10,000 Used Books and Other Media

Children’s Books * Novels * Mystery/Thriller * Biography * History * Politics *

Sci Fi * Fantasy * Sports * By/About Women * Cookbooks * Home/Garden *

Humor * Vintage * Coffee Table and more

CDs/DVDs all genres

Become a member or renew your membership to shop first, book a shopping appointment, and support the Burke Branch Library: https://givebutter.com/joinbbf

09/02/2026

During the month of September, BBF is offering a selection of beautiful books, DVDs and Cds featuring 60's and 70's pop culture. Think Beatles, family TV shows, comedy and more. Look for the sale on the bookcase opposite the circulation desk.

09/02/2026

07/02/2026

Check out our new Silent Auction package here: https://givebutter.com/c/bbf-silent-auction-2026/auction/items/2090478

Thanks for supporting Burke Branch Friends!