The Title Wave Used Bookstore
Browse through 20,000 used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and magazines at bargain prices, starting at $2 for hardback novels and nonfiction. Some items start at $.25. Discover great selections of children's books and large-print items. Check regularly; the inventory changes every day.
Educator discount
All educators receive a 25 percent discount at The Title Wave, every day. Just present your valid educator ID.
Shop online
Shop online for Title Wave used books in dozens of fiction and nonfiction categories — from Antiques & Collectibles to Literary Collections to True Crime.
Volunteer
Cashiers, book processors, book researchers and CD/DVD checkers are needed. Cashiers work full-day shifts. Processors and researchers may work half-day shifts, weekdays and Saturdays.
To apply to be a Title Wave volunteer, contact Volunteer Services (503.988.5731).
History
The building, designed in the Spanish Renaissance Revival style, was built in 1912 to house Albina Library, one of Multnomah County Library's Carnegie libraries. The store opened for business in March 1988.
How we do it
A faithful, hard-working corps of more than 50 volunteers staffs the store, handling all aspects of the operation. The books, discards from Multnomah County Library's collection, are removed from the library's computer catalog, stamped, sorted, researched, priced and shelved for retail.
