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Newtown, CT
 HUGE Sale! Friends of the C.H. Booth Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE at Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane (Across from Fairfield Hills) Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34 203-426-4533

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July 11 - 15
- "ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST WELL-RUN BOOK SALES IN THE COUNTRY" (Boston Globe Magazine, March 6, 2025).
- OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE!
- July 11 to July 15 - 49th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
- Friday, 1 - 5
- $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200
- Ticket sales start Friday at noon
- Saturday, 10 - 5
- $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE
- Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day
- Monday, 10 - 7: half-price day
- Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE
- Best organized, most extensive sale in the region and beyond
- Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room
- All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre
- Children’s books organized by reading level, series and subject
- Over 90 categories, including your favorites:
- Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more!
- Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (US, world, military), home improvement and many other areas
- Children's books: the biggest selection anywhere
- Jigsaw puzzles and video games
- Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
- Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
- Convenient payment options: cash, check or credit (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and debit cards
- Unbeatable Amenities
- Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal
- Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking
- Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday
- Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas
- Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted
- UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG
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Westport, CT
BIG SPRING SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070

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May 16 - 19
FRIDAY MAY 16TH to MONDAY MAY 19TH
SPRING BOOK SALE
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Once again, you'll find something for everyone from children to adults, with thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, plus vintage vinyl, CDs, DVDs, audio books, and ephemera, and a large selection of framed artworks and photographs, from small desktop pieces to large wall pictures.
Of special interest for this sale:
- An Anglophile’s paradise: a large collection of books about Princess Diana, her children, and other members of the British monarchy. And check out our Featured Specials for a porcelain Princess Diana Bride Doll by the Danbury Mint!
- Surplus copies of the Staples High School Yearbook from various years between 2000 and 2024
- Novels by NY Times best selling author Jane Green, translated into 17 languages, in new condition!
- A large assortment of framed art and photographs -- from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces, and including framed photographs by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt
- Another huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices
- Fiction for $1 -- A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each. [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday's half-price day.]
To see a list of our Featured Specials, please click here.
*** NOTE Featured Specials are only being offered at the Spring Book Sale and have not been listed on our eBay site
Book Sale Hours:
Free Admission:
- Friday, May 16th -- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (please note Noon start time)
- Saturday, May 17th -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, May 18th -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - This is Half-Price Day -- almost everything at half-price! (Note: $1 Fiction books and $1 Children's books remain at $1)
- Monday, May 19th -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- This is "Bag Day" -- fill our Logo bag for $10, or your equivalent- sized bag for $8, or buy individual items for half-price (your choice)
Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket Holders Only:
- Friday May 16th from 8:45 a.m. to Noon
- Tickets for Friday’s Early Access hours must be purchased online in advance, through eventbrite.com, at Spring2025BookSale.eventbrite.com
- Early Access Tickets go on sale beginning April 15th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $35 each + the ticketing platform’s processing fees. A maximum of 125 tickets will be sold.
MORE ABOUT THE SALE
- Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
- Admission is free, except the Early Bird hour on May 16th from 8:45am to Noon
- We are a library support organization
- Free parking
- Large indoor location - handicapped accessible, climate controlled
- Interested in volunteering at the book sale? Contact volunteers@westportbooksaleventures.org
- Stay informed about the sale
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Addison, IL

 SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records 800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53) Unit D 630-545-9710
(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)

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Bookstore
- Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
- Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
- Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
- Vintage Classic sets
- **NEW** children's books
- Well organized. Fully accessible.
- Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
- Credit cards accepted
- **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
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Addison, IL
BOOK SALE! Addison History Museum 135 W. Army Trail Blvd 630-628-1433
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May 10
- The Addision Historical Society Presents its
- 2025 BOOK SALE on Saturday, May 10!
- Preview sale: 9 am - 10:30 am - $10 donation to attend
- Public sale: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm - no admission
- This sale contains deaccessioned books and magazines from the museum's collection that are not related to our collecting scope, duplicates, and former library books
- Subjects include
- Antiquarian
- History (U.S. and local)
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Military
- Cookbooks
- Textbooks (pre-1950)
- Magazines (Time, Newsweek, Look, Architectural Preservation)
- American Fiction (pre-1930)
- Poetry (pre-1930)
- Transportation history
- VHS Films and Comedies
- Free Music CD cases
- Payment accepted: Cash and Credit Card; no checks
- Funds raised by the sale will be used for museum collections acquisition and care
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Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch 115 Eastgate St. 847-658-4343
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July; Nov
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Algonquin, IL
Harnish Main Library 2600 Harnish Dr 847-458-6060
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
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Alsip, IL
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library 11960 S Pulaski 708-371-5666
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Ongoing
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Alton, IL
Friends of Hayner Library 327 State St 618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)
(Corner of 4th & State Sts)

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Ongoing
- L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
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Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library 409 S Main Street 618-833-2521
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June; Oct
- Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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Antioch, IL
Antioch Library Friends 757 Main St 847-395-0874
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May 16 - 18; Sept 26 - 28
- Fri, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- 2,500 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
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Arlington Heights, IL
 Summer Book Sale! Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Ave 847-506-2663

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Aug 1 - 3
- Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Summer Used Book Sale
- Friday August 1: Members Night (Membership required)
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults) and Cardinal Room (Children)
- Become a member that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends
- Saturday August 2:
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults) and Cardinal Room (Children)
- Sunday August 3:
- Noon - 3 p.m. / Cardinal Room (Children) $8 Bag Sale for Children’s Books
- Noon - 4 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults)
- A/V Half Price Sale (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, Audiobooks, Vinyl Records)
- The adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; and audiobooks.
- The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction.
- Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
- The Friends accept credit cards, cash, checks, and PayPal for payment.
- Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at $8 bag sale on Sunday.
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Aurora, IL
Eola Road Branch Library 555 S. Eola Rd. 630-264-3400
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Ongoing
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Batavia, IL
Batavia Public Library 10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31) 630-879-8220

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May 10; June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13
- Sat 9-1
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 90% donated
- Stock replenished several times a week.
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Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library 320 N. State St 815-708-9497

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Ongoing
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Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library 200 S Church Rd 630-766-4642
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May 17
- Sat 9-1
- 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library 2701 Harlem Ave 708-795-8000 ext 3096
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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Bethany, IL
Marrowbone Public Library 216 West Main St. 217-665-3014
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Ongoing
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Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale Public Library 101 Fairfield Way

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Nov 15
- Sat 10-4
- Sorted; no buyer restrictions
- Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
- Zelle accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$2
- Zelle accepted
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Blue Island, IL
Blue Island Public Library 2433 York St. 708-388-1078
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Ongoing
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Bolingbrook, IL
Friends of Fountaindale Library 300 W Briarcliff Road 630-739-6154

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Bookstore
- Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
- 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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Bourbonnais, IL
 Bourbonnais Public Library 250 W. John Casey Rd 815-933-1727
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July
- Fri, Sat 10-3
- 4,000 books; 70% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; Recent books $5; A/V $1; Sat bag sale, using $5 library book tote
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Brighton, IL
Brighton Memorial Library held at 108 Ransom St. 618-372-8450
(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)
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May 10; June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Credit cards accepted
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Brookfield, IL
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Ave 708-485-6917

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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
- 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library 660 Manistee Ave. 708-862-6220
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Ongoing
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Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Public Library at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot 405 W Main St 618-457-0354
(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)
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Oct
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
- No scanners
- Weather could affect sale - check library website
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Carbondale, IL
Morris Library Southern Illinois University 605 Agriculture Dr 618-453-4305
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Bookstore
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Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd 847-639-4210
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Oct 17 - 19
- Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun bag sale
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
- Non-profits: contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
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Champaign, IL
FriendShop Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St 217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sun 1-4
- 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online. No restrictions
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Charleston, IL
Booth Library Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. 217-581-6072
(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)

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Sept
- Wed 9-4
- 5,000 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library 712 Sixth St 217-345-4913

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May 30 - 31; Aug 22 - 23; Nov 14 - 15
- Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Credit cards accepted
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Chatham, IL
 Chatham Area Public Library 600 E Spruce St 217-483-2713
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
- Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperbacks .75 or as marked; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
- Not picked over
- Credit cards acceepted
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Cherry Valley, IL
Cherry Valley Public Library 755 E State St. 815-332-5161
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Oct
- Library hours
- Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee
- 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Some books removed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
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Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society 5624 N Newark Ave. 312-513-2227
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July
- Sat 8-3
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$100
- Yard sale
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Chicago, IL
 Chicago Book and Paper Fair Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall 1340 West Washington Boulevard
Easy Access via CTA

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June 14
- Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
- Announcing the 62nd Annual Chicago Book & Paper Fair
- Saturday, June 14, 2025
- 10 am to 5 pm
- Booksellers from across the Midwest and the USA offer Fine Antiquarian, Rare, Collectible, First Edition and other books in many fields. Also Maps and Ephemera!
- Admission $10.00. Students and seniors $5.00
- Indoors where it's AIR CONDITIONED and DRY!
- Questions - mwabachicagobookfair@gmail.com or 708-442-0667
- Sponsored by the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association www.mwaba.com
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Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library 2205 W. Belmont 312-744-0166
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Ongoing
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Chicago (Hyde Park), IL
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference Held at: Kimbark Plaza E 53th and Kimbark
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Oct 11 - 13
- Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
- 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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Chicago (West Addison), IL
West Addison Branch Library 7536 W. Addison 312-746-4704
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Ongoing
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Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge Public Library 10400 S. Oxford Ave. 708-423-7753
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Ongoing
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Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect Ave 630-323-8188

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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-9, Wed, Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
- 200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
- Cart constantly replenished
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Colfax, IL
Martin Township Public Library 132 W. Main St (south end)
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June 7; July 5; Aug 2; Sept 6; Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6
- Sat 9-noon
- 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- New books donated weekly and added to the others
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Danvers, IL
 Danvers Township Library 117 E Exchange St. 309-963-4269
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Ongoing
- Mon 1-9, Tue 9-8, Wed 9-5, Thu 1-9, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
- 500 books; 25% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag
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De Kalb, IL
Founders Memorial Library Northern Illinois University 815-753-9838
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Ongoing
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Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library 130 N. Franklin St 217-424-2900 x 133

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Bookstore
- Mon, Tue 10:30-2:30, Thu 3-6:30, 2nd and 4th sAt 9:30-12:30
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library at Deerfield Farmer's Market Deerfield Rd. & Robert York Rd. 847-945-3311, x8895

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Sept
- Sat 7am-12:30pm
- 400 books; 100% donated; 95% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $3 each, buy 5, get 1 free
- Deerfield Farmers Market
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd 847-935-3311, x8895

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
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DeKalb, IL
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St 815-756-9568
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Nov 7 - 9
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag
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DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University Founders Memorial Library (Lobby) 217 Normal Rd 815-753-1094
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50-$1
- Stock turns over regularly
Exact change appreciated Checks over $5 accepted
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Des Plaines, IL
 Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood St. 847-376-2922
Downtown, just south of Metra train station

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Oct
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Parkfest St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team Leclaire Park 800 Hale Ave
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Oct 19
- Sun noon-5
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; .50-$1
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Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library 200 N Third 217-342-2464

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June; Nov 29
- Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Elburn, IL
 Town and Country Public Library 320 East North St 630-365-2244
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; DVD $1, audio books $2
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Elgin, IL
 Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue 847-742-2411

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Sept
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
- 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Credit cards accepted
Some valuable books may be removed to sell online
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Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church 9N889 Nesler Rd

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Nov 21 - 22
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
- Credit cards accepted
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Elmhurst, IL
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP at Sandburg Middle School 345 E. Saint Charles Road
NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!

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Aug
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Library 1 W Conti Parkway 708-395-1205
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Ongoing
- During Library Hours
- 3 Bookcases of books
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Eureka, IL
Melick Library at Eureka College 301 E. College Ave 309-467-6892

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Ongoing
- Mon-Fri during library hours
- 1,200+ books; 40% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Some more valuable items reserved for annual Homecoming book sale in the Fall
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Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S Troy Ave 708-422-8522
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Forest Park, IL
Forest Park Public Library 7555 W. Jackson Blvd 708-366-7171
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
- New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
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Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake District Library 255 E Grand Ave. 847-587-0198
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Ongoing
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Fox River Grove, IL
Fox River Grove Public Library 407 Lincoln Ave 847-639-2274
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Ongoing
- Library hours M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; trade pb $1; children's .50; media $1, games, puzzles, etc: $1
- Credit cards accepted ($1 added fee)
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Frankfort, IL
 Frankfort Public Library 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd. (S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)

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Ongoing
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Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Ave 847-455-6016
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
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Freeport, IL
Voices Book Nook Lincoln Mall 1255 W Galena Ave 815-821-2665

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Aug 7 - 16; Nov 6 - 15
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- Some books sold online
- All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library 40 East Simmons St 309-343-6118
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May; Oct
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag
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Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library 227 S Seventh St 630-232-0780
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July 25 - 27; Dec
- Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
- 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
- Credit cards accepted
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Gillespie, IL
Friends of Gillespie Library at 1st United Methodist Church Rt. 16 West
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Oct
- Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am
- Preview: Thu 6-8pm, $5 fee adults, $3 children 5-12
- "Thousands" of books; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; Media priced to sell
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Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon Centennial Library 198 S Main St 618-288-1212

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Aug 28 - 30
- Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Glen Ellyn, IL
 AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale at Parkview Elementary School 250 S. Park Boulevard 651-297-8542
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June 19 - 21
- AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale!
- Over 12,000 books locally donated
- Great Prices
- $2-$3 for most books
- Collectibles and children’s books - special pricing
- Saturday pricing $10/paper grocery bag
- No pre-sales
- Fiction: Novels, mysteries, science fiction, young adult and romance
- Non-Fiction: Histories, biographies, science/math, business, current events, sports, women’s, classics, gardening, cooking, crafts, and health/wellness
- Children’s: pre-school, picture books, elementary school first readers, and story books
- NEW this year: Puzzles and board games
- No Admission Fee
- Thursday, June 19 from 8 AM to 8 PM
- Friday, June 20 from 8 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday, June 21 - BAG DAY - 8 AM to 2 PM
- Check or Cash only
- For more information go to https://www.wheatonglenellyn-il.aauw.net or on Facebook - Wheaton-Glen Ellyn AAUW Used Book Sale
- Proceeds primarily go to fund college scholarships for local high school girls.
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Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane St 630-469-0879

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May 17; July 12; Sept 13 - 14; Nov 8; Nov 28
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
- 9-2
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Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave 847-835-5056
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June; Oct
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag
Ongoing
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Glenview, IL
 Friends of the Glenview Library Used Bookstore 1930 Glenview Rd 847-901-5910

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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 100% donated
- Each month various genres are priced half-off
Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage. Occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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Granite City, IL
Friends of the Library at Wilson Park Ice Rink 2900 Fehling Rd. 618-550-8334

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May 29 - 31
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee (Friends free)
- 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
- ID (driver's license) required for checks
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Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Lane 847-223-5313

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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Gurnee, IL
Warren-Newport Public Library 224 N O'Plaine Rd. 847-244-5150
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Bookstore
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Hampshire, IL
Ella's Friends at Prairie View Garden Center 48W130 Illinois Route 72 847-683-2727

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Oct
- Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
- 7,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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Harvey, IL
Harvey Public Library 15441Turlington Ave. 708-331-0757
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
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Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library The Book Nook 494 Laurel Ave. 847-432-0216
(Lower Level)
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Bookstore
- Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
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Highwood, IL
Highwood Public Library 102 Highwood Ave. 847-433-5404

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Ongoing
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Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. 630-986-1976
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$3
- 2 shelves constantly restocked
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Homewood, IL
Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy 708-799-9055
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Bookstore
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Huntley, IL
 Huntley Area Public Library 11000 Ruth Rd 847-669-5386
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
- New material added almost daily
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Indian Head Park, IL
Indian Head Park Heritage Center 6250 S. Wolf Rd

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Ongoing
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
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Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College

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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
- 400 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
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Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library 105 N Liberty St 618-498-9514
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June 3; July 1; Aug 5; Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2
Ongoing
- Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
- Occasional monthly specials. Nov: Coookbooks. Dec: Gift quality
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Kaneville, IL
Kaneville Public Library at Kaneville Community Center 2 S 101 Harter Rd 630-557-2441

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
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La Grange Park, IL
La Grange Park Library 555 North La Grange Rd. 708-352-0100

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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
- 5,000+ books
- Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
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Lake Forest, IL
Friends of Lake Forest Library at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Road

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Sept 19 - 21
Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
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Lanark, IL
Friends of Lanark Public Library Twice Sold Tales Unique Mall 504 Illinois Rte 64 815-493-6366
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Bookstore
- Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
- 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; like new books $2-$5; VHS 10/$1, audiobooks .50, DVDs $1
- Not picked over. No restrictions. 100+ titles added weekly. Cash only
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Lansing, IL
Lansing Public Library 2750 Indiana Ave 708-474-2447 x 122

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May 10; June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Lemont, IL
Lemont Public Library 50 E. Wend St

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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Lincoln, IL
 Lincoln Public Library 725 Pekin St. 217-732-8878

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Aug 22 - 23
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-2
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
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Lincolnshire, IL
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd. 847-634-3650
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Ongoing
- Library Hours
- Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
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Lisle, IL
Lisle Library 777 Front St. 630 971-1675

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May; Oct
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
- Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
- 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Macomb, IL
Friends of Macomb Library at Chandler Park 309-252-0196

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Sept
- Sat 9-4
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes lots of media; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; media $2
- Gazebo Art Festival
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Macomb, IL
Friends of the Macomb Public Library at Library Annex 109 E Jefferson St

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June 27 - 28
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
- Heritage Days
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Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University Curriculum Library Horrabin Hall, room 80 309-298-1101
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Sept
- Mon, Tue 8-4
- 750+ books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
- Cash only
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Marengo, IL
Marengo-Union Library 19714 E. Grant Hwy 815-568-8236
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Oct
- 9-3
- 3,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .10-.50
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library 801 S. School Ave 708-748-4431
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Ongoing
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Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Public Library 1600 Charleston Ave 217-234-2621

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Oct
- Sat 8-noon
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Credit cards accepted
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McHenry, IL
McHenry Public Library 809 Front St 815-385-0036
North Parking Lot, Entrance B

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May 17 - 18; Oct 18 - 19
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends (must be a member by end of prior month)
- 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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Mendota, IL
 Graves-Hume Public Library 1401 W Main St
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Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library 14701 Kenton Ave 708-535-2027

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Oct 4
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
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Mokena, IL
Mokena Community Public Library 11327 W 195th St 708-479-9663
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May; Sept
- Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
- Preview: Fri 9-9:30 and Sat 9-9:30 Friends; join at door
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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Moline, IL
Moline Public Library 3210 41st St

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Bookstore
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Morrison, IL
Odell Public Library 307 S Madison St. 815-772-7323
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Nov 1
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave 847-965-4220.
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Ongoing
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Mount Prospect, IL
 Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675

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July 19 - 20
- Giant Summer Sale
- 3 Room Sale!
- Better and AV Room
- Friend's Room
- Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
- HOURS for 2024
- July 19 & 20
- Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
- 25,000 Books!
- 95% donated by local residents; 50% hardcover. 20% children's
- Not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Great Prices: Most .25-$1; Best as marked $2-$10, Rare/autographed higher
- July 2025 Highlights
- Be a Mount Prospector! Mine the perfect gem, that awesomely cool find you didn't know you really wanted. Fun items, vintage, best condition, specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books, games, puzzles, AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
- Most merchandise is new every sale
- Priced $1.00 and up
- Watch for more Featured Items!
- All books over $0.25: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
- No magazines, books on tape, cassettes, VHS or software.
- Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books.
- Plenty of free parking
- Handcarts available
- Credit cards accepted. There is a $2 convenience fee for charges under $100. $5 fee for charges from $100 to under $250. $8 for charges of $250 or more.
- Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org
- More information will be available at the sale.
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Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library 1170 N Midlothian Rd 847-566-8702
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Ongoing
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Naperville, IL
 AAUW - Naperville Area at Washington Jr. High School 201 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540

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June 12 - 14
- AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale
- Books - We have it all! Hardcover and softcover, over 30,000 books!
- Media - CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and video games
- All items are locally donated and priced $1-$2, excluding Treasure Chest Items
- Treasure Chest items individually priced
- Thursday, June 12
- 9am - noon: Exclusive FIRST LOOK Shopping! Tickets $20
- Doors open to an exclusive group of shoppers with advance tickets purchased online
- Tickets go on sale Thursday 5/1, at 10 am and end Wednesday, 6/11 at 10 am
- FIRST LOOK TICKETS go on sale May 1: https://aauwnaper-booksale.eventbrite.com
- Your ticket number determines your order of admission. All shoppers admitted in ticket number order - no need to come early to line up.
- No children under 12
- Noon - 8pm Free admission - open to all!
- Friday, June 13
- 9am - 8pm: Free admission
- 4pm - 8pm: Educator's Night! All educators with appropriate ID will receive a 50% discount on all items4
- Saturday, June 14
- 9am - 12:30pm: Free admission
- BAG DAY! All items $10 per bag or half-price
- For more information see naperville-il.aauw.net/giving/used-book-sales or email to: aauwnaperbooksale@gmail.com
- All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls
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Naperville, IL
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. 630-961-4100 x 6322
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Ongoing
- During library hours
- 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1, mags .25
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Naperville, IL
 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. 630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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Naperville, IL
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S. Naper Blvd. 630-961-4100 x 2203 (Pat)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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New Lenox, IL
New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
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Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane 847-272-6224
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July 18 - 19; Oct 24 - 25
- Fri, Sat 10-4
- 2,500 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Ongoing
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Oak Brook, IL
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road (31st St) 630-368-7700

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Oct
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library 9427 S Raymond Ave 708-422-4990
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Public Library 834 W. Lake St. 708-383-8200
(cafeteria)
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July 12 - 13
- Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 2-4
- 40,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Credit cards accepted
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Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library 14921 S Ravinia Ave 708-428-5100
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Aug 2
- Sat 9-3
- 7,500 books; 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
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Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149
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June
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
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Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave 708-448-1473
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
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Palos Hills, IL
 Green Hills Library 8611 W 103rd St 708-598-8446
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
- Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
- Always adding new selections.
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Palos Park, IL
Palos Park Public Library 12330 Forest Glen Blvd 708-448-1530

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Oct
- Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
- 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
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Paris, IL
Paris Public Library 207 S Main St. 217-463-3950
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Aug
- Sat 10-4
- 70% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; DVDs, AV; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
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Park Forest, IL
Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd. 708-748-3731

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
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Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Library 20 S Prospect Ave 847-825-3123
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Nov
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
- not 'picked over'; .50-$2
- No electronic equipment allowed
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
- Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
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Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library 400 W. 7th

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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Pekin, IL
Pekin Public Library 301 South 4th St 309-347-7111

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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
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Peoria, IL
Alpha Park Public Library 3527 Airport Rd. 309-697-3822
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Ongoing
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Peoria, IL
Peoria Public Library 107 N.E. Monroe St. 309-497-2141

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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
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Peru, IL
Peru Public Library 1409 11th. St 815-223-0229
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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Pinckneyville, IL
 Pinckneyville Public Library 312 S Walnut St. 618-357-2410

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Aug
- Fri, Sat 9-1
- 2,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - (bring your own)
- City-wide yard sale
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Princeton, IL
Princeton Public Library 698 E Peru St 815-875-1331
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July 17
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5
- 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Nov 13 - 15
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
- 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
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Princeville, IL
Lillie M. Evans Library 207 N. Walnut St. 309-385-4540
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July 28 - Aug 30
- Library Hours
- 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Free-will donation
- Small, rotating collection of books and movies
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Quincy, IL
Quincy Public Library 526 Jersey St 217-223-1309 x 257

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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- Some donated books selected to sell online
Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library 925 S Main St. 618-282-2255
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Ongoing
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Ridge Farm, IL
Elwood Township Carnegie Library 104 N. State St. 217-247-2820
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Ongoing
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Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Public Library 401 19th Street
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July 25 - 26; Oct 24 - 25
- Fri, Sat 10-1
- Fill a bag for a donation
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Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library 215 N Wyman St 815-987-6610
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
- .25-$3
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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Rockford, IL
Friends of Rockford Public Library East Branch Shop 6685 East State St 815-966-2788

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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
- 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane 847-259-6050
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Bookstore
- Booksale prices every day during library hours
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Romeoville, IL
 White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch 201 Normantown Rd. 815-886-2030
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
- Max price is $1 each
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Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library 40 S Park St 630-529-1641
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May 17 - 18
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library 906 Hart Rd. 518-899-2285
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Ongoing
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Saint Joseph, IL
St. Joseph Twp-Swearingen Memorial Library 201 N Third St 217-469-2159

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April 28 - May 21; Aug 4 - 27
- Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
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Salem, IL
Bryan-Bennett Library 217 West Main St 618-548-7784
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Books, mags, puzzles, videos
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Springfield, IL
 Lincoln Library 326 South 7th Street

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May 17
- LINCOLN LIBRARY ALLIANCE BIG OUTDOOR BOOK SALE!
- ONE DAY ONLY; Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Over 15,000 Pre-sorted Books! 100% Donated.
- Come out to support LINCOLN LIBRARY, SPRINGFIELD'S PUBLIC LIBRARY and browse our amazing selection of Adult and Children's books, Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs!
- Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day!
- Free admission and plenty of parking
- GREAT PRICES!
- Children's books: $1 - BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
- Paperbacks: $1
- Hardcovers: $2
- Audiobooks: $1
- CDs: $1
- DVDs: $1
- Specials and Vintage Books!
- Cash, credit, and debit cards accepted!
- The books have not been 'picked over' before the sale, and no limit.
- No buyer restrictions
- Goodwill will be onsite accepting donations!
- All proceeds will be used to support Lincoln Library and literacy in our community
- Check our website at www.LincolnLibraryAlliance.org
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Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library 102 W Third St 815-625-1370
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Oct 4
- Sat 9-noon
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult $1, A/V $1
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Stickney, IL
Stickney-Forest View Library 6800 W. 43rd St 708-749-1050
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
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Troy, IL
Tri-Township Public Library 209 S. Main St. 618-667-9806
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May 17; June 6; June 21; July 4; July 19; Aug 1; Aug 16; Sept 5; Sept 20; Oct 3; Oct 18; Nov 7; Nov 15; Dec 5; Dec 20
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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Union, IL
McHenry County Historical Society 6422 Main St 815-923-2267
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July 13; Oct 12
- Sun 10-2
- 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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Urbana, IL
 Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St 217-367-4057

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Aug; Nov
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 - NO SCANNERS at previes
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
- During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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Urbana, IL
UC Books To Prisoners Independent Media Center 202 S Broadway 217-898-3258
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Nov 1
- Sat 9-5
- 7,500+ books; 99% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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Urbana, IL
University of Illinois YMCA held at UI Stock Pavilion 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave

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Aug
- Sat 8-3 (entrance fee $4 - students free), Sun 11-3 (no admission)
- 1,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1; Sun 2:30: free
- Volunteers may purchase before the sale opens; some books donated to another charity
- Credit cards and Venmo accepted
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Villa Park, IL
Villa Park Public Library 305 S Ardmore Ave. 630-834-1164
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Ongoing
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Washington, IL
Washington District Library 380 N Wilmor Rd 309-444-2241, 309-444-7621
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Oct
- Fri 1-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each; Sun .50 each, Mon $3/bag, Tue free or donation
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Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Public Library 128 N County Street 847-623-2041
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May 31 - June 1
- Sat 1-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Sat 10-1, Friends, join at door
- no buyer restrictions; Sun: $5/bag
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books valued at $10 or more are sold online
- Credit cards accepted
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Westchester, IL
Westchester Public Library 10700 Canterbury (1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd) 708-562-3573
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
- New books added every week
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Western Springs, IL
Thomas Ford Memorial Library 800 W Chestnut St. 708-246-0520
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Nov
- Sat, Sun 8-2
- 1,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1-$2; Sun 1/2 price sale
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Wheaton, IL
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St 630-668-1374
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Aug
- Thu 9-9, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Wed 5pm-8pm, Friends, join at door
- not 'picked over'; books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks; Sat bag sale, Sun bargain day
- No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
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Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Willmette Ave 847-256-5025

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Bookstore
- Library hours
- Thousands books; .50-$10
- Credit cards accepted
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Winnetka, IL
 Christ Church 470 Maple (Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay) 847-446-2850
(Annex -West bldg)
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June 7; Oct
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Sat 8am-noon
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Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library 414 W Judd St 815-338-0542
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5
- 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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Yorkville, IL
Yorkville Public Library 902 Game Farm Rd 630-553-4354
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Aug 30
- Sat 9-4
- 10,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Credit cards accepted
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Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Public Library 2400 Gabriel Ave. 847-872-4680
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Ongoing
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Terre Haute, IN
 Vigo County Public Library 680 Poplar St. 812-232-1113
(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)
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Dec 5 - 8
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Lexington, KY
 Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505
(Conference Room A)

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Oct
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New Orleans, LA
 Symphony Book Fair University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004
Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)

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May 31 - June 1
- Annual Symphony Book Fair!
- Presenting 40,000 Books!
- 100% donated. No restrictions. Nothing picked over.
- May 31 - June 1, 2025
- Preview Sale
- Saturday, May 31 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
- Free Admission
- Saturday, May 31 1:00 pm-1:00 pm.
- Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- Free admission after 1:00pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday
- Great Prices - most books between $1 - $10
- Something For Everyone!
- Great Selection of books - fiction, non-fiction, religion, cookbooks, children's, and many more categories.
- Music books and sheet music, CDs, DVDs
- Artwork and gift items
- Puzzles and games.
- Special selection of collectors books and Fabulous Finds.
- Sunday afternoon is the children's $5 Bag of Books sale!
- Payment can be made by cash or credit.
- University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time)
- Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue
- The proceeds go to support the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Ann Arbor, MI
71st Annual Sale! AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch Annual Used Book Sale at Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 East Huron River Drive 844-973-6287

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Sept 5 - 7
- AAUW 71st Annual Used Book Sale, Ann Arbor Branch
- Visit one of the LARGEST used book sales in Michigan
- 30,000 BOOKS!
- Organized by genre and subject
- 100% Donated, 40% HARDCOVER
- Most books $3 or less, others priced as marked
- September 5 to 7, 2025
- Preview: Friday 8am-10am
- Dealers and other buyers invited to attend - Special Early Admission fee $20
- Free Admission
- Friday 10am-8pm
- Please note: All books that we have selected to sell are available starting at 8am on Friday. We reserve the right to remove more valuable books late on Friday.
- Saturday 10am-8pm
- Sunday 10am-3pm
- One shopping bag full for $8, 2 for $15
- Find a bargain in collectible books as well!
- Great Prices range $1 to $10 for most books
- Cash, Credit Card, or Check accepted
- Dealers & Collectors welcome! But all shoppers must do their scanning/shopping at the tables. Storage space only for books you intend to purchase.
- Book dealers must register their tax numbers or be charged sales tax.
- Book Sale Hotline: 844-973-6287
- Free Parking
- Presented by AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch, Inc.
- Proceeds directly fund college scholarships, promoting the AAUW mission of education and equity for women.
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Detroit, MI
Festival of Books! 8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (AKA Detroit Bookfest) FREE! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street Detroit, Michigan

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July 20
- 8th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest) FREE!
- Sunday, July 20, 2025
- FREE entry!
- Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5
- (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible)
- Entry is FREE!
- Our 8th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling.....you guessed it ....BOOKS!
- Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.:
- Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more!
- Entry is FREE!
- FOR THE KIDS: Storyteller Area! A team of volunteers will take turns reading a steady supply of books to kids during the entirety of this year's festival!
- Food, beer and DJ Seven Whales will be bringing the funk music!
- Website
- Questions
- Photos from last year
- FaceBook
- Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
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Cleveland, OH
100,000+ Books Await You! 2025 ACE BOOK SALE! LOCATION: 3631 Perkins Avenue Cleveland, OH 216-368-2090
*Free parking
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May 31 - June 3
- DATES:
- Saturday, May 31 – Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- JOIN US FOR THE 2025 ACE BOOK SALE!
- Experience one of the region’s largest book sales, hosted by the Association for Continuing Education (ACE) at Case Western Reserve University. This year’s event promises an incredible selection of over 100,000 books and multimedia items, with something for everyone!
- HIGHLIGHTS:
- Rare and Collectible Books: Discover unique treasures and antiquarian gems.
- Diverse Genres: Fiction, Literature, Performing Arts, Psychology, Religion, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Cookbooks, Sports, Gardening, Science, Business, History, Politics, Travel, Children's Books—just to name a few!
- Foreign Language Books: Expand your horizons with books written in various languages.
- Multimedia: CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, sheet music, and more.
- SALE SCHEDULE:
- Preview Sale (Early Access):
- Saturday, May 31: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($20 admission fee)
- General Sale (Free Admission):
- Saturday, May 31: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Shopper Card Coupon Day:
- Sunday, June 1: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Free admission and save $5 off first $15 purchase with a designated postcard or online coupon)
- Discount Day - Reduced Pricing:
- Monday, June 2: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (free admission)
- Final Day - $5/Box Sale
- Tuesday, June 3: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (free admission and fill a box for $5)
- ADDITIONAL PERKS:
- Credit cards accepted for all purchases.
- Nothing is removed before the sale—everything is available for you to explore.
- WHY ATTEND?
- Funds raised support ACE’s adult education programs at Case Western Reserve University. Whether you're a book collector or simply looking for great reads at unbeatable prices, this event is not to be missed.
- Follow us on Facebook for updates and sneak peeks of featured items!
- We hope to see you there—come explore a mile of books!
- ACE WEBSITE: https://www.acesite.org/book-sale-event
- ACE FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054666630473
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Dayton, OH

 Book Fair Foundation, Inc. Annual Dayton Book Fair at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds 645 Infirmary Road 937-999-4491
(Just off US 35)

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Nov 7 - 10
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Lancaster, PA
 Friends of Lancaster Public Library at Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Sports and Fitness Center 929 Harrisburg Pike (for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit 717-295-1950

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June 20 - 22
- 250,000+ ITEMS!
- Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
- Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster
- Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets
- This year's sale also includes hundreds of unique Fine Arts books
- Painting books Photography books and more!
- Unique collections from several sources
- All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
- Sale Dates: June 20 to 22
- Friday, 7AM-8PM
- Saturday, 9AM-8PM
- Sunday, 9AM-6PM Half-Price Day!!
- Great Prices
- About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks
- The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more!
- Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
- PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID
- NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL
- Venue is handicapped accessible
- Free Parking
- All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends.
- Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com
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State College, PA
150,000+ Books! AAUW State College Used Book Sale Penn State University-University Park Snider Agricultural Arena Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads
(Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)

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May 17 - 20
- 2025 AAUW State College Used Book Sale
- Exceptional quality and selection!
- Books individually priced and arranged into 30+ categories
- Children's section alone boasts over 25,000 books
- Includes puzzles, games sheet music, CDs, DVDs, audio books
- Fabulous Rare Book Room and Collector’s section
- SALE DATES: May 17-18-19-20
- May 17-18-19, 9 am to 8 pm
- May 20, 9 am to 7 pm
- Monday and Tuesday are bargain days!!
- Monday, May 19 is Half Price Day
- Tuesday, May 20 is Bag Day - $10.00 for a bag of books
- Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted. Parking is free.
- booksale@aauwstatecollege.org
- Learn more: aauwstatecollege.org/used_book_sale_centre_county/
- Sale proceeds are used for programs, community grants, and scholarship awards that reflect our mission to advance gender equity for women and girls.
- Shoppers: Bring your own bags and enjoy our treasure hunt!
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