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October, 2023
9/21-10/1Camden, SCCheck This
6-8Alabaster
7Athens
7Tuscaloosa
12-16Des Moines, IA200,000 Books!
13-16Citrus Springs, FLBig Sale
13-28Lexington, KY50,000+ Items!
14Chelsea
19-21Homewood
20-22Kenner, LABig Sale
21-25Gainesville, FLBig Sale
27-28Enterprise


November, 2023
2-5Orlando, FLBig Sale
4Anniston
4Athens
4Tuscaloosa
11Chelsea
17-19Hoover
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Ongoing Sales

Ashford
Athens
Boaz
Chelsea
Dothan
Enterprise

Mobile
Mobile (Cottage Hill)
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Mobile (Parkway)
Mobile (Saraland)

Mobile (Tillman's Corner)
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Odenville
Ozark
Tuscaloosa

Future Sales

December, 2023
1-4Westport, CTBig Sale
2Athens
2Tuscaloosa
9Chelsea

January, 2024
6Athens
6Tuscaloosa
13Chelsea
?Orange Beach

February, 2024
3Anniston
3Athens
3Tuscaloosa
10Chelsea
24-25Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Foley

March, 2024
2Athens
2Tuscaloosa
9Chelsea
?Auburn

April, 2024
5-7Alabaster
6Athens
6Tuscaloosa
13Chelsea
?Enterprise
?Ozark

May, 2024
4Anniston
4Athens
4Tuscaloosa
11Chelsea

June, 2024
1Athens
1Tuscaloosa
8Chelsea

July, 2024
6Athens
6Tuscaloosa
13Chelsea
Alabaster, AL


Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
205-664-6822


Oct 6 - 8; April 5 - 7, 2024
  • Sat 9-3, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri, Friends only
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
Anniston, AL

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
108 E. 10th St.
256-237-8501



Nov 4; Feb 3, 2024; May 4, 2024
  • Sat 10-4
  • 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • The library removes some of the obviously valuable books


Bookstore
  • Bookstore, Main Floor: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat, Sun 1:30-5
  • Paperbacks .25-$1; hardcovers $2
Ashford, AL

Ashford Branch Library
305 6th Ave

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Athens, AL

Athens-Limestone Public Library
603 S. Jefferson St.
256-232-1233

Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2; Jan 6, 2024; Feb 3, 2024; March 2, 2024; April 6, 2024; May 4, 2024; June 1, 2024; July 6, 2024
  • Sat 10:15 - 2:15


Ongoing
  • Every Tuesday, and first Saturday every month 10:15-2:15
Auburn, AL

Auburn Public Library
749 E Thach Ave
334-501-3190



March
  • Sat 9-5, Sun 2-6, Mon 9-1
  • Hundreds of books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
  • Some books removed
Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Public Library
2100 Park Place
205-226-3606



Bookstore
  • Daily 10-5
  • Second floor
Boaz, AL

Boaz Public Library
404 Thomas Ave
256-593-3000

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .25-$3
Chelsea, AL

Chelsea Public Library
16623 Hwy 280
205-847-5750

Oct 14; Nov 11; Dec 9; Jan 13, 2024; Feb 10, 2024; March 9, 2024; April 13, 2024; May 11, 2024; June 8, 2024; July 13, 2024
  • Sat 9-1
  • 100+ books; 98% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Daphne, AL

Daphne Public Library
2607 Hwy 98
251-620-2500

Bookstore
  • Honor System (self-service) Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2; partially staffed on Mon, Wed, Sat
  • .10-$1.50
  • Books, DVD's, VHS tapes, records, CD's, cassettes, CD audio books, jigsaw puzzles, collectibles (autographed, local interest, older books)
Decatur, AL

Wheeler Basin Regional Library
504 Cherry St. NE
205-353-2993

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5

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Dothan, AL


Dothan Houston County Library
held at: Westgate Recreation Center
501 Recreation Rd
334-796-1594




Ongoing
  • Library hours
Dothan, AL

Westgate Branch Library
535 Recreation Rd.
334-718-4831



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Enterprise, AL

Enterprise Public Library
101 E Grubbs St
334-393-3579

Oct 27 - 28; April
  • Fri 9-5, Sat 9-5
  • Preview: Thu 2-6, Friends, join at door
  • 50,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions


Ongoing
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5:30; Tue, Thu 9-7, Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books
  • Daily deals
Florence, AL

Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
218 N. Wood Ave.

Bookstore
  • Sun 1-4, Tue, Wed 10-4, Thu 11-4, Fri, Sat 9-4
Foley, AL

Friends of Foley Library
at Civic Center
407 E Laurel Ave
251-943-7665

Feb
  • Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • Preview: Thu 1-4pm, Friends; join at door
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag (purchase bag and fill)
Foley, AL

Foley Library
319 E Laurel Ave
251-943-7665

Bookstore
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10-4, Thu 1-4, Sat 10-1
  • Thousands of books
  • 1st Thu of each month: half price
Gadsden, AL

Gadsden Public Library
254 College St
256-549-4699

Bookstore
  • Opening Oct 1, 2014
Gurley, AL

Gurley Public Library
225 Walker St
256-776-2102

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4:30
Homewood, AL

Friends Bookstore
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Rd.
205-332-6651

Oct 19 - 21
  • Thu-Sat 10-4
  • $7/bag sale in the bookstore


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4
  • "Huge selection" of books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; $1-$5
  • Credit cards accepted
Hoover, AL

Hoover Public Library
200 Municipal Dr.
205-910-8025

Nov 17 - 19
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 10-5:30, Sun
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5


Bookstore
  • Tue 10-6, Wed, Thu noon-4, Sun 2-5

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Huntsville, AL


Huntsville-Madison Cty Public Library
915 Monroe St.
256-532-5986


Bookstore
  • Mon noon-8, Tue-Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4:30
Huntsville, AL

Eleanor E. Murphy Public Library
7910 Charlotte Dr
256-859-9050

Bookstore
  • Store hours
Mobile, AL

Mobile Public Library
701 Government St



Ongoing
Mobile, AL

Friends' Book Nook
Spring Hill College
behind Murray Hall
4000 Dauphin St.
251-380-2245

Bookstore
  • Thu noon-4, Sat 10-4
Mobile (Cottage Hill), AL

Cottage Hill Branch Library
5025 Cottage Hill Rd
251-470-7772

Ongoing
Mobile (Mooreer), AL

Mooreer/Spring Hill Branch Library
4 McGregor Avenue S
251-470-7770

Ongoing
Mobile (Parkway), AL

Parkway Branch Library
1924-J Dauphin Island Parkway
251-470-7766

Ongoing
Mobile (Saraland), AL

Saraland Library
111 Saraland Loop
675-2879

Ongoing
Mobile (Tillman's Corner), AL

Tillman's Corner Branch Library
5451 Halls Mill Rd., Ste. 10
251-661-4578

Ongoing
Mobile (Toulminville), AL

Toulminville Branch Library
2318 St. Stephens Rd
438-7075

Ongoing

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Odenville, AL


Odenville Public Library
200 Alabama St
205-629-5901


Ongoing
  • Fri 9-2
  • 2,000-5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; .10-$5
  • N
Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach Public Library
at Orange Beach Community Center
27235 Canal Rd
251-981-2923



Jan
  • Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2
  • Preview: Thu 6pm; Friends, join at door
  • Sale includes books, tapes & DVDs
  • Book & Bake Sale
Ozark, AL

Ozark-Dale County Public Library
416 James St.
334-774-5480



April
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 10,000 books; 80% hardcover; sorted
  • Plant sale, bake sale


Ongoing
Southside, AL

Southside Public Library
2138 AL-77
256-442-6217

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1
Sylacauga, AL

B.B.Comer Memorial Library
Donna Dickey Bookstore
314 North Broadway Ave
256 249-0961

Bookstore
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5, Tue, Thu 9-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun 1-4
Troy, AL

Troy Public Library
300 N. Three Notch St.

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa Public Library
1801 Jack Warner Parkway
205-345-5820

Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2; Jan 6, 2024; Feb 3, 2024; March 2, 2024; April 6, 2024; May 4, 2024; June 1, 2024; July 6, 2024
  • Sat 11-2
  • Stuff a Sack Sale: $25. Includes all regular priced items- Books, Records, Mags, VHS Tapes, Books On Tape, Cassettes. Does not include special priced editions, CDs, DVDs, CD audio books


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-6; Fri noon-4, first & third Saturdays of each month 9-2
  • Paperbacks $1-$2; hardcovers $2; mags .10, A/V .50-$3
  • Discount specials on new category each month
Vestavia Hills, AL

Vestavia Hills Public Library
1221 Montgomery Hwy
205-978-0155

Bookstore
  • Library hours

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Westport, CT


Westport Library
20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1)
203-952-0070



Dec 1 - 4

Watch this spot for info about our next sale

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Citrus Springs, FL


Friends of the Citrus County Library System
*** New Location ***
Citrus Springs Community Center
1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd
352-489-2313

Oct 13 - 16
  • Friends of the Citrus County Library System
  • Sale Dates: October 13 - 16, 2023
    • Friday, October 13. 3 pm to 7pm (with $5 cash donation)
    • Saturday, October 14, 9 am to 3 pm
    • Sunday, October 15 - Half Price Day, 9 am to 3 pm (Everything half price)
    • Monday, October 16 - Clearance - 25 cents a book, 9 am to 2 pm
  • West Central Florida's Fall Bonanza of Book Bargains - and more!!
    • Thousands of books and reading related items
    • Donated books, sorted in 25 categories
    • Best sellers to classics; large print; children's and teen section
    • Hardcovers and trade paperbacks $2 and up; mass market paperbacks $1
    • Hundreds of jigsaw puzzles
  • PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION: 
    • Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd. 34434
  • User-friendly sale
    • Alphabetized fiction, mystery/thrillers, SciFi/Fantasy, and Westerns
    • Special sections including Florida, and Antiques & Oddities
    • Handicapped accessible and easy, ample parking
    • We are "dealer friendly" and allow the use of hand held scanners at our sales.
  • Cash, Checks, Credit and Debit cards accepted
  • Proceeds from our semi-annual fundraisers benefit Central Ridge, Coastal Region, Floral City and Lakes Region libraries and the Citrus County Library System

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Gainesville, FL



Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District
Book House
430 North Main St.
352-375-1676

(Across from Truist Bank)


Oct 21 - 25
  • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
    • Celebrating Our 69th Year 1954-2023
  • Over Half a Million Gently Used ITEMS - More than 60 Categories!
    • Books
    • Comics
    • Manga
    • Artwork
    • Academic texts
    • Posters
    • Magazines
    • Puzzles, Games (board and computer)
    • Movies, CDs, Vinyl records
    • Sheet music, Music scores, URTexts
    •  - and much more! All donated by our local community
  • October 21 to 25, 2023
    • Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
    • Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
    • Monday, Noon to 6 pm
    • Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day
    • Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day
  • Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community.
  • Great Prices
    • Most regular prices 25 cents to $4
    • Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
    • We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart.
    • It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items.
    • Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday.
  • HUGE Children and Young Adult sections
  • Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games. Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited.
  • Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors
  • Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records.
  • FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper!
  • We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building.
  • We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases.
  • Click Here for book sale procedures
  • And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures
  • Also check here: About the Book Sales 
  • FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD 
  • All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.

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Orlando, FL


Friends Bookstore
Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
407-835-7496

3rd floor


Nov 2 - 5
  • Friends of Orange County Library System Welcome you to Another Great Book Sale Weekend
  • Presenting More Than 20,000 Books!
    • 40% donated; 80% hardcover
    • Sorted into categories for a pleasant shopping experience!
  • PLUS: CDs, DVDs .25
    • Collectible VHS 2/.25
  • November 2 to November 5, 2023
  • Friends Member Preview Sale
    • Thursday, 4 pm to 6 pm
    • A current Friends membership is required for entrance, and memberships will be sold at the door
  • General Public Sale
    • Friday, 10:30 am to 5 pm
    • Saturday, 10:30 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday,  1:30 pm to 5 pm 
  • Collection was not 'picked over' - all the donations are in the sale!
  • No buyer restrictions
  • Friends members receive 10% off
  • Same Day Receiving Dock Pickup Available
  • Upcoming Book Sale Weekends

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Des Moines, IA

200,000 Books!
PLANNED PARENTHOOD BOOK SALE
4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue
booksale@ppncs.org
515-235-0414

Planned Parenthood Sale



Oct 12 - 16
  • 2023 PLANNED PARENTHOOD BOOK SALE!
  • More than 200,000 items will once again pack the 41,000 sq. ft. building!
  • 800 tables are filled for every sale and each sale features a completely new inventory!
  • October 12 to 16, 2023
  • Select from THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of used and rare items - Something for everyone!
    • Collectible Books!
    • Records, CDs, DVDs!
    • Games, Puzzles!
    • Artwork!
  • OPENING NIGHT Admission: $20 | All Other Days: FREE
  • BOOK SALE HOURS
    • Thursday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
      • 50% off all items
    • Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
      • 75% off all items
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Questions? Contact booksale@ppncs.org or 515.235.0414
  • 12,000 customers from 37 different states and 139 Iowa towns attended the last book sale. Don't be left out - plan YOUR trip now!

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Lexington, KY

50,000+ Items!
Lexington Central Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5505

(Conference Room A)


Oct 13 - 28
  • Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
  • Huge Book Sale
    • October 13 & 14: Members Only
    • October 16 - 28: Open to Everyone
    • October 26-28: Bag Days
      • $5 bags/tax included (Bags Provided)
  • Sale hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday closed)
  • OVER 50,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS!
  • 2 hours free parking (Library Garage)
  • Assistance provided for large purchases
  • For questions call (859) 231-5505 or email Simon Boes:  sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

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Kenner, LA


Friends of Jefferson Public Library
at Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd. at the Lake
504-455-BOOK (2665)

Kenner is in the greater New Orleans area


Oct 20 - 22
  • Friends of the Jefferson Public Library Present One of the Largest Book Sales in the New Orleans Area!
  • More than 65,000 Items
    • Adult and children's books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, and records
    • Most priced from 50 cents to $3.00
  • Friday through Sunday only!!
  • October 20-22, 2023 (Please note opening date of Friday, and closing time of 7 pm on Friday and Saturday.)
    • Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday  from noon to 5 p.m.
  • Free admission and free parking.
  • Special Items: Four books to be auctioned
    • The Civil War Wall Chart, an easy to follow chronological record of the war's principal battles, events, and personages, with biographical sketches of the men and women who dominated the era.
    • John James Audubon: The Birds of America, a reprint of the pictures from Audubon's masterpiece work.
    • Harry Potter: Page to Screen The Complete Filmmaking Journey A detailed look at the entire filmmaking process, by Bob McCabe
    • Botanica's Roses: The Encyclopedia of Roses The ultimate rose encyclopedia, by David Austin
  • Cash and credit and debit cards accepted. (We regret that we cannot accept checks)
  • More Information: Call 504 455-2665 or e-mail friendsJPL@Yahoo.com
  • ATTENTION SHOPPERS: PLEASE READ NOW!!!! The following behaviors will not be tolerated, and are cause for expulsion from our sale:
    • Sweeping tables
    • Blocking other customers' access to tables or the holding area.
    • Grabbing books from other customers.
    • Moving items to the holding area with the sole intent of limiting availability to other customers.
    • A guard will patrol the floor and you will be told to leave the sale if you exhibit any of these behaviors.
    • We ask that customers please inform the guard if you observe, or are the victim of, any of these behaviors.We want everyone to have a pleasant shopping experience!

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Kennett Square, PA

50,000+ Books!
Unionville HS Gymnasium
750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82)
610-347-1600



Feb 24 - 25, 2024

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Camden, SC


The Friends of the Kershaw County Library
at: Old Armory
1034 West DeKalb St.
803-425-1508



Sept 21 - Oct 1
  • The Friends of the Kershaw County Library present another great sale!
  • Featuring 12,000 BOOKS!!!!
    • All donated; 70% hardcover
  • The collection is sorted into categories -  many popular fiction authors grouped separately. You will enjoy an an easy shopping experience!
  • Also presenting
    • CDs, DVDs
    • Audio books
    • Collectable and Vintage Books
  • September 21 to October 1, 2023
  • Friends Preview
    • Thursday, September 21, 5 pm to 8 pm
    • Not a member? Join the Friends on preview night ($25)
  • General Sale
    • Friday, 9/22/23, noon to 8 pm
    • Saturday, 9/23/23, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday, 9/24/23, noon to 5 pm
      • (closed Mon-Wed)
    • Thursday, 9/28/23, noon to 8 pm
    •  Friday, 9/29/23, noon to 8 pm
    • Saturday, 9/30/23, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday, 10/1/23, noon to 5 pm
  • Great Prices most books range from $1 to $3; special or collectable books priced higher
    • Come back on the last day, Sunday, 10/1/23, for the HALF PRICE sale!
    • Credit cards will be accepted
  • NO buyer restrictions
  • Don't miss this wonderful sale!
  • Questions – call 864-909-2639



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