Each day Cobb County Public Library helps people dream, dare, and discover knowledge, skills, and abilities – making Cobb County a better place to live, work, and play. We are committed to being a vital resource center for the community by providing equal access to information, materials, and services.

We couldn’t be successful without your support. Only a portion of our funding comes from government sources; we also rely on corporate sponsorships,  The Cobb Library Foundation, and of course, individual donors like you.

Your support helps us:

• Keep our shelves stocked with materials,
• Provide educational, exciting programs for the community, and
• Continue in our mission to inspire lifelong learning.

The library hosts a 3-day semi-annual book sale in the spring and fall. Our book sales bring in people from near and far. One of North Georgia's largest book sales, we have thousands of items for sale. Items range in price from $0.50 - $4.00, and Sunday is BYOB (Bring Your Own Box) Day: fill any size box (you can bodily get back to your car) for a flat rate -- $10 upper level only; $20 lower level only; $20 mixed.

All profits from our book sales go directly to buying more items for the 15 libraries and bookmobile in Cobb County Public Library.

Our Spring 2026 Book Sale will be held in March 2026 at Cobb Civic Center. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!

Don't forget: our in-house Book Nook sales are available all year round in each of our libraries!

What better way to remember someone than to donate a book or collection of books in their honor?

The best way to make this type of donation is with a check. Library staff will assist in the selection and ordering of books or other library materials. A bookplate is attached to the material.  Materials donated in this way must meet library selection guidelines. Individual donations may be made at any branch library. For large donations arrangements may be made through the Administrative Office.

Cobb County Public Library
266 Roswell Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
(770) 528-2320

Cobb County Public Library accepts donations of books and other materials in good condition at any branch during regular operating hours.

Donors with a large number of books to donate should call the library in advance to see if that location can accommodate a large donation.

The Library has the right to refuse donations deemed unacceptable for the collection or book sale. Items that are mildewed, warped, have excessive damage, or have a strong odor will be not accepted. Staff can provide donors with a list of recycling facilities or used book stores as alternative donation locations.  

Donated materials may be added to the collection, used for bi-annual community book sales, or added for sale to in-branch Book Nooks. Donations become the property of the Library when they are received. The Library has discretion over what happens to all material.

Proceeds from sales are used to support library programs and services.

Staff cannot return boxes, bags, bins, or any receptacle in which we receive donations.

Donations are tax deductible. Donors will receive a receipt for the number and type of items donated. Determining the amount that can be deducted is the donor’s responsibility.

CCPL gratefully accepts:

• Books for all ages - hardback or paperback, fiction or nonfiction
• Audiobooks on CD for all ages
• DVDs/Blu Ray discs for all ages
• Music CDs or vinyl LPs for all ages
• Comic books & graphic novels for all ages
• Monthly Magazines
• Encyclopedia sets published within the last 5 years

Items that will be declined:

• Text books and study guides over 5 years old
• Computer software or hardware books over 5 years old
• Medical, science, or technology books over 5 years old
• Travel guides over 5 years old
• Encyclopedias over 5 years old
• Weekly magazines
• VHS or cassette tapes, computer media
• Pamphlets, brochures, blank notebooks, yearbooks