The Montclair Public Library at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Residents can declutter their bookshelves and support the library through its upcoming Book Drive and Book Sale fundraiser. (MATT KADOSH/MONTCLAIR LOCAL)

The Montclair Public Library is asking residents to clear out their bookshelves for a community book drive Oct. 11 and 12, ahead of its fall book sale later in the month.

The library and Montclair Public Library Foundation will accept gently used books and other media at the Main Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.

Donations can include hardcover and paperback books for adults and children, in English and other languages, as well as DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs and audiobook CDs. Items should be in good condition and suitable for resale. The library will not accept items including encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, VHS tapes, puzzles and board games, or most outdated travel guides.

The donated items will be sold during the library’s fall book sale Oct. 22–24, with proceeds supporting library programs, summer reading and mobile hot spots.

The sale will run from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. A bag sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, when shoppers can fill a bag with books for $10.

Regular sale prices range from 50 cents for some mass-market paperbacks to $4 for coffee-table and art books. Adult hardcovers will be $3, paperbacks $1 and children’s books $1 to $2. DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks and CDs will be $2.

“From clearing off your shelves at home to discovering a bargain on a book you’ve always wanted to read, it’s a win-win for everyone involved while helping raise money for the library,” Library Director Radwa Ali said.

Volunteers are also needed to help collect and sort donations and staff the sale. Those interested can sign up through the Friends of the Montclair Public Library.