I'd give this place 100 stars if I could. There's nothing that I like more than to spend a couple of hours on Saturday digging through old books. I bring my 4 year old down here and we have an amazing collection of children's books from here. The volunteers here are an amazing group of people, friendly and helpful. You probably aren't necessary going to find anything specific but that's not what you are here for, you are here to dig through books and find hidden treasures. Most books are a dollar or less. They also take donations of all kinds, including clothes. LOVE LOVE LOVE read more

The selection here is enormous. But what makes them special is that if there's a certain item you want, they will notify you when it comes in (as a donation) and hold for you. That is truly going above and beyond. Kudos to the volunteers who make this place so very special for the Westlake Village, Agoura community. read more

It's like the Garden of Eden of books. Diane Haupt is the best. You've never see anything like this before. The service is always friendly and everyone is a volunteer. The books!!! Anything you want, they will get for you... not to mention CDs and vintage vinyls. Trust me. If you are a bibliophile, this will change your life. I love love love The Book Cellar!!!! read more

This is my favorite place to go to get used books! It is such a hidden gem. Everything is $1 or less and there is always something for everyone. It definitely takes a lot of searching to find something that you will love, but that's the best part. There have been times that I have walked away with stacks of amazing finds. I try to go every Saturday that I am home and free! I definitely recommend visiting if you love books! read more

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This is a user friendly place. Drop off of books is easy, best on Saturday. The purchase area is busy and well attended.

A gold mine is to gold as this book cellar is to books. Huge selection of used books, including paperback, hardcover, children's, adults and even CD's are available for very reasonable prices. Only open on Saturday's, ample parking with friendly staff, what else could one ask for?? Oh, and they gladly accept donations of used books, too! read more

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OMG.... I've been visiting here for over a decade and found countless treasures. Folks are super nice and usually free Oreos or cookies can be had. Awww why 5 awesome stars? Because it's just fabulous here! read more

Where have I been all this time?!? I guess I should just be happy to finally have found this book lover's paradise. So many books, such a wonderful location, a gold mine for those who love being surrounded by old books and people who love them. Books are even cheaper than at most used book stores or thrift shops. Love it! read more

One of the best bookstores I've been to! They have a wide variety of books, cds and movies. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

My favorite book store. All the volunteers make this "cellar" a fun place to visit. It's organized like any other place of its size and caliber. I've been shopping here for more than ten years and always find gems. I've gotten classics my kids need for school, cook books that I wouldn't have otherwise tried, and I've heard people talking about interesting books that spark my interest. I like this store and keep visiting and supporting the Friends of the Library. Keep up to good work. read more

Incredible prices for gently used books. Usually around $1 for most books. They are UNDERNEATH the Agoura Hills Public Library.

Amazing bookstore. I came here for Stephen King books and found like new hardcovers for only $1. Very easy to browse. The volunteers, Tom and his wife, were very helpful. Cash only! I will definitely be back here! read more

A truly exceptional and a gem find. Diane and her volunteers are the most knowledgeable and instill a welcoming place to purchase used books. Clearly the book cellar has the best selection with ample turnover of new books are being circulated into the main area. If you are in the Agoura Hills area and want to experience a lively used book store. Pop in on a Saturday! I will continue to shop and donate my books! Thank you for being exceptional in everyway. read more

Great people who are knowledgable and friendly. I donated a thousand books to them from my personal library after discovering that all of them are volunteers and whatever money they generate from the resale of my donation is used to support functions of the public library. 100%. That's amazing. People need to support the libraries. read more

What a find for a used book store! Only open Saturdays and the money raised funds the Agoura Hills Public Library upstairs. All volunteer staffed! Children Chapter books are .50, adult and children paperbacks are .50, trade paperbacks are $1, hard cover books are $1 and coffee table books range from $1-3.50. Great selection of dvds, video tapes (5 for $1), books on CD, books on tape, magazines and classics. Plus, they take requests at no extra charge and call you when the book comes in. No wonder LA Weekly rated them the best used book store in LA and Ventura Counties for three out of the last five years! read more

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The Book Cellar, in Agoura Hills, is a rare find. Located in the lower parking lot of the Agoura Hills Library, this used book seller is open every Saturday for those of us that need to feel the pages of a book in our hands, turn the pages to find out what happens next, or to just run into old friends or the lovely volunteers that give up their Saturday to help the library raise funds for the programs they have or to purchase new books. One such person is Diane. I don't know if she has a photographic memory or not but ask her a question about a particular book you are looking for and she can tell you if she has seen it, sold it, or secured it in the back room (really for Diane and her volunteers). Thank you to The Book Cellar for making my Saturday's start off headed in the right direction. read more

Honest review: There's nothing "secret" about this spot like other reviewers are mentioning. Sure it's only open for a few hours on Saturday, but the barcode scanning re-sellers (the ones who scan each and every book) and "regulars" (see also: "characters") have already moved in on it. By observation, the trick is to become best of friends with the volunteer Diane who works in the back area, where all the recent donations are housed. If you ask, she will open the gate and let you dig through the back area (very claustrophobic back there BTW). The "main" area is typically older inventory which doesn't turn over much, so your primary goal should be to get to the back area for the best/most recent merchandise. If you are one for shopping in (relative) silence , this is not the place for you. Between hearing virtually each new patron greeting Diane and exchanging niceties (I surmise, mostly to achieve getting into the coveted back area rather than genuine discourse), and the octogenarian cashiers running the "main" area typically chattering about everything/anything venturing into taboo areas (I even once heard some racial epithets, which was a real turn off - including the "O" word, which in good practice is limited to describing food and rugs...) it can be quite cringeworthy. If you are an introvert and/or have aversion to an abundance of noise while trying to concentrate (like me), than this may not be the best place for you to spend your Saturday morning/afternoon. Pros: Obscure books, price is right, typically ample parking available. Cons: Way too much chatter, "Diane" nepotism, Claustrophobic back area. read more

Coming here every week, finding great books around a dollar (and no tax!) Everybody that works here is a volunteer that has, themselves, a great love of books. Start talking to them about a book you may be looking for and sooner or later it will show up and they'll call you. Now that is hard to beat! read more

Despite the fact that LA Weekly readers have voted this place the region's "Best Used Book Store" on multiple occasions, it still remains a well-kept secret. Admittedly, this has worked out well for me and the others who have come to regard this place as our private little treasure trove. Every Saturday (the only day of the week it is open) you will see the same faces, lined up prior to the opening, waiting to see what goodies have come in during the week. Whether you are a bookworm, a collector, or a dealer, you will surely walk away happy. There is a mind-blowing variety of inventory - all at ridiculously cheap prices (the vast majority of items are just $1.00 and you'd be hard pressed to find something priced at more than $3.00) So it is with some reluctance that I write this review. The selfish part of me likes things just the way they are and has no wish to see my "secret spot" gain wider popularity. But the folks who run this place are such excellent people and the proceeds from everything they sell goes toward such a good cause (library materials and programs), that I have to give in to my better angels and trumpet to the world at large exactly what it is they've been missing. If you are a book lover who lives in or near Agoura Hills and have never been here, then what are you waiting for? And even if you live farther afield, I can assure you it's well worth the drive. The cost of the gasoline will be more than offset by the savings you will realize on your purchases (and you will not leave empty-handed) Cheap books, wonderful people... can you think of a better way to spend your Saturday? read more

I love going to the bookseller. The volunteer staff is friendly, they have a great selection, the prices are amazingly inexpensive,,and they will put you on a waiting list if you want a particular book. Not only that, the proceeds go to a great cause! read more

I am a book junkie. Used books mostly. I have traveling a lot for business and pleasure and before I leave I find the next week to 3 used books stores in the area. I have to say that The Book Cellar is by far the best. The largest library, separated by genre, a back storage room 2 times the actual sales room ready to keep the inventory going for what seems like forever. It also is in the basement of the Agoura Hills library which makes it feel like a secret. Paperback are super cheap at 0.50 and hard and trades are mostly 1.00. read more

Everything is categorized and alphabetic order the best library store in the whole country and I have been to a lot of them. Books are inexpensive and if you leave a request for book you get a call when they get them. All by donation of people. All that work there a very friendly and the manager is very knowledgable and nice. Thank you for keeping every thing alphabetized it helps every week I go there and go to my section right away and find my books. I can spend hours there and I always loose track of time. The best! read more

If you still like reading from a book the book cellar is a great low cost option. $.50/softcover. Downside is many books aren't accessible behind cage where you'll need a volunteer to help you access read more

Wonderful selection of books at the cheapest prices imaginable. The people that work there are so friendly and helpful. I recommend the Book Cellar to anyone that reads. read more

Bought 50 mass market paperback books here on April 8 around 1:30pm for my mother's nursing home and I was charged $50. I had my mind on a lot of things at the time, so wasn't really paying attention and it wasn't until I was almost home, driving on the 101, that it dawned on me that I should have been charged $25, not $50, as the mass market paperback books are only 50 cents each. Not sure if it was intentional, or just negligence, on the part of the lady who rang me up, but I was grossly overcharged $25, not a good feeling, especially since I was simply doing a good deed buying my mother and all her nursing home friends new reading material. At any rate, just a warning to be very aware when they ring you up here if you don't want to be grossly overcharged like I was. read more

Great books , very economical, wonderful service. A great variety of books. I bought a gift certificate for a friend. Free cookies!

Now I can see why the Agoura Hills Book Cellar was voted the best used book store in Ventura and Los Angeles County for three years. Unreal selection, the store is run by the Friends of the Agoura Hills Library. Outstanding in very respect. read more

I love the Agoura Hills Book Cellar so much that I stop by almost every week. Not only is the collection excellent, the pricing a huge bargain, and the staff welcoming, but the atmosphere makes me feel like I'm walking on a cloud. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! read more

Wonderful place to browse and buy. Wonderful friendly volunteer staff. Big selection of all genres. Supports Agoura Hills Friends of the Library. Cash only. Saturday only. See ya there! read more

Great book store, most books $1. My whole family loves to browse and shop at The Book Cellar. I actually try to avoid it some Saturdays, as I have many books now and can't resist to purchase more. read more