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October, 2024
4-5Nevada
5-6Bettendorf
10-27Genesee Depot, WIBig Sale
17-20Golden, COMega Sale!
17-21Saint Joseph, MOCheck This
18-11/2Lexington, KYBig Sale
18-20Palatine, ILExceptional
19Iowa City
19-20Mount Prospect, ILBig Sale
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
26Grinnell
?Marion
?Oskaloosa
?Perry


November, 2024
1-2Coralville
1-2Nevada
4-7Green Bay, WIBig Book Sale!
7-9Fort Madison
8-10Arlington Heights, ILFall Book Sale!
8-10Dayton, OHBig Sale
14-17Ames
?Spencer
Sales in December and beyond...
Book Z Pro
Dayton Book Fair
Operation Book Support
Golden Colorado Book Sale

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Future Sales

December, 2024
6-7Nevada
7Iowa City

January, 2025
3-4Nevada
?Burlington

February, 2025
7-8Coralville
7-8Nevada
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Waterloo

March, 2025
1Solon
7-8Nevada
12-15Jefferson City, MOOver 100,000 Items!

April, 2025
4-5Nevada
25-26Coralville
?Decorah
?Des Plaines, ILBig Sale
?Jefferson
?Knoxville
?Perry
?Sioux City
?Webster City

May, 2025
2-3Nevada
?Burlington
?Dubuque
?Fort Dodge
?Marion
?Ottumwa
?Waukee

June, 2025
6-7Nevada
20-22Lancaster, PABig Sale
?Waterloo

July, 2025
4-5Nevada
18-20Milford

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Golden, CO


Mega Sale!
Jefferson County Library Foundation
Whale of a Used Book Sale
at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Avenue
303-403-5075





Oct 17 - 20
  •  2024 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE! 
  • Approximately 90,000 ITEMS!
    • Hardbounds
    • Paperbacks
    • Children's and Teen Books
    • CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
    • Maps
    • Puzzles
    • Audio Books
  • Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
  • Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3
  • Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
  • Scanners are welcome!
  • Thursday, October 17
    • Friends Preview Night
    • 6PM – 8PM
    • Current Friends of JCPL Members Only 
  • Friday, October 18 
    • Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
    • General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
  • Saturday, October 19
    • (1/2 off all items* for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID) 
    • General Admission $5) 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free)
  • Sunday, October 20
    • Bag of Books Day:  $10 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
  • Under 18 years old free ???????ALL DAYS
  • Sunday sale is held in conjunction with Fall Family Fun Day at  CSU Extension (same address)
  • Snacks, lunches and beverages will be available for purchase
  • SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles)
  • More information at https://jeffclf.org email info@jeffclf.org

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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 26 - 30

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Ames, IA


Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave
515-239-5646


Nov 14 - 17
  • Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
  • Preview: Thu 5-5:30, Friends $20 level and above, 5:30-8:30, fee $2
  • 30,000 books; 66% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1
  • Books sold online and at the library's book store
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5
Bettendorf, IA

Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr.
563-344-4177



Oct 5 - 6
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3
  • Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door. $20 fee for scanning
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1 (no books from bookstore)
  • $20 Scanner fee at Preview only


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-4, Sat 11-3
  • 4,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50; Trade PB $1
  • No books are held in the shop for more than two months.
Burlington, IA

Burlington Public Library
210 Court St
319-753-1647

Jan; May
  • Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • Preview: Fri 9-5, Friends; join at door
  • 9,000+ books; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Mon $1/bag provided


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4
  • Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $3
Cedar Falls, IA

Book Nook
Cedar Falls Public Library
524 Main St.
319-273-8667

Bookstore
  • Monday 10-7, Wednesday 10-4, Saturday 10-4
Clinton, IA

Clinton Public Library
Underground Book Store
306 8th Avenue S
563-242-0840



Bookstore
  • Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6
Coralville, IA

Friends of Coralville Public Library
1401 5th Street
319-248-1850



Nov 1 - 2; Feb 7 - 8, 2025; April 25 - 26, 2025
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-3
  • Preview: Fri 9-10, Friends only
  • 7,000 books; Donation
  • No scanners
Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs Public Library
400 Willow Ave
712-323-7553

Bookstore
  • During library hours
Decorah, IA

Luther College Preus Library
700 College Dr
563-387-1166



April
  • Mon-Thu 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 9-5:30, Sun noon-midnight
  • 3,200 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $5; after day 1 prices decline daily
  • 1 private dealer is invited to purchase books prior to sale

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Des Moines, IA


Des Moines Central Library
1000 Grand Ave


Ongoing
  • Mon-Wed 9-7:30, Thu, Fri 9-5:30, Sun (Sept-May) 1-4:30
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Dubuque, IA

Carnegie-Stout Public Library
360 W 11th St
563-589-4313

May
  • Thu noon-6:30, Fri 10-4:30
  • Preview: Wed 2-6:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 and up
Evansdale, IA

Evansdale Public Library
123 N Evans Rd
319-232-5367



Ongoing
  • Mon, Thu 11-7, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-5
  • 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, mags .25; VHS, DVD .50
Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge Public Library
424 Central Ave
515-573-8167

May
  • Tue 9-7, Wed-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus DVDs, puzzles, mags, music CDs; .25-$2.50


Bookstore
  • Mon 1-7, Tue-Fri 11-4; closed Sat, Sun
  • Friends Book Shop on the Square
Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison Public Library
1920 Avenue E
319-372-5721

Nov 7 - 9
  • Thu 10-5, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30
  • 3,000 books; 65% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$1
Garden Grove, IA

Garden Grove Public Library
103 W. Main St.
641-443-2172



Ongoing
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 2-4:30
  • Call 641-443-2445 anytime to look at books
Grinnell, IA

Drake Community Library
930 Park St
641-236-2661



Oct 26
  • Sat 8-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
Hiawatha, IA

Hiawatha Public Library
150 W Willman St.
319-393-1414

Ongoing
Iowa City, IA

Iowa City Public Library
123 S Linn St
319-887-6050

Oct 19; Dec 7
  • Sat 10:30-3
  • 2,000+ books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; Donation
  • Donated books are offered in our used book store prior to the sale. Unsold books, along with many other donated or library discard books, are offered for sale at the book sale
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7; Tue, Thu, Fri 10:30-4:30, Sat 11-3:30
Jefferson, IA

Jefferson Public Library
200 West Lincolnway St
515-386-3825



April
  • Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5, Sat 9-1
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50

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Knoxville, IA


Knoxville Public Library
213 E Montgomery
641-828-0585


April
  • Thu 2-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2
  • Sat discounted prices
LeClaire, IA

LeClaire Community Library
323 Wisconsin St
563-289-4242 x 4

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Malvern, IA

Malvern Public Library
502 Main St.
712-624-8219

Ongoing
Marion, IA

Marion Public Library
1095 6th Ave
319-377-3412

Oct; May
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10
  • 2,200 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50; Sun $3/bag
  • Newest books are sold in our Bookstore
Marshalltown, IA

Marshalltown Public Library
105 W. Boone St
641-754-7384

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .50-$5
Milford, IA

Milford Memorial Library
1009 9th St.
712-338-4643

July 18 - 20, 2025
  • Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; Sat: $1/bag
Nevada, IA

Nevada Public Library
631 K Ave
515-382-2628

Oct 4 - 5; Nov 1 - 2; Dec 6 - 7; Jan 3 - 4, 2025; Feb 7 - 8, 2025; March 7 - 8, 2025; April 4 - 5, 2025; May 2 - 3, 2025; June 6 - 7, 2025; July 4 - 5, 2025
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
Oskaloosa, IA

AAUW, Oskaloosa
at Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave. W



Oct
  • Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4
  • 5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag
  • This is a smaller sale than usual, and will be our last sale, because we no longer have a place for book drop-off and sorting.
Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc.
Held at: Bridge View Center
102 Church St.
641-682-7563



May
  • Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Perry, IA

Perry Public Library
1101 Willis Ave



Oct; April
  • Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted

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Red Oak, IA


Red Oak Public Library
400 North 2nd St.


Ongoing
Sioux City, IA

Sioux City Public Library
at: old Younkers store
4380 Sergeant Rd

(former Fashion Bug

April
  • Fri 4-9, Sat 10-8, Sun noon-6, Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10 until books are gone or 6pm.
  • Preview: First Thu 4-8, $5 12+, $1 for 12 and under
  • Sorted; hardcovers $4; $3/bag; Last day free
Solon, IA

Solon Public Library
320 W. Main St.
319-624-2678



March 1, 2025
  • Sat 8-noon
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
Spencer, IA

Spencer Rotary Club
at Clay County Regional Events Center
800 W 18th St

Nov
  • Sat 10-5 Sun noon-4 (free admission Sat & Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 5:30-7:30pm, $5 fee; Fri 10-7, $1 fee; $3 hc, $1 pb
  • 30,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.50; children's free; Sun $5/bag, $25 grocery cart
Tipton, IA

Tipton Public Library
206 Cedar St.
319-886-6266

Ongoing
Waterloo, IA

Waterloo Public Library
415 Commercial St
319-291-4496

Feb; June
  • Sat 9-2
  • Preview: Thu prior 5-7pm, Friends; join at door
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag (bags supplied)
  • Some books are removed


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri, Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1 (unless otherwise marked
Waukee, IA

Waukee Public Library
950 Warrior Lane
515-987-7994



May
  • Sat 8:30-3
  • Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, Friends; join at door, $25 suggested donation for membership
  • 5,000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; children's .50; adult $2
  • Bake sale


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)
Webster City, IA

Kendall Young Library
1201 Willson Ave
515-832-9100

April
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-noon
  • Preview: Thu 10-7, $5 admission
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat: fill a bag, leave a donation
West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines Public Library
4000 Mills Civic Parkway
515-222-3400



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 200-300 books

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Arlington Heights, IL

Fall Book Sale!
Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-506-2663




Nov 8 - 10
  • Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Fall Used Book Sale
    • Friday November 8: 6 pm - 8 pm Members' Night (Membership required)
    • Saturday November 9: 9 am - 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales
    • Sunday November 10:
      • Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale
      • Noon - 4 pm Adult Sale (no discounts)
  • Friday Members Night (Numbers Available for Members' Night November 8 starting at 9 am):
    • A person must be a member to enter Members Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends ($5 individual, $10 family)
    • To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday November 8 at 9 am.
  • Friday Members Night Line-Up: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry. Members may enter using their paper or digital card or a number from the Membership table, after those with numbers have gone in.
  • The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.
    • Adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction, vintage books, books in foreign languages; DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks, Great Courses.
    • Children’s sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, comics, video games, toys and games, DVDs and CDs.
  • Auction and Buy-It-Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor.
    • Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday at 2 pm.
    • Buy It Now features unique books and items; BIN sales continue through Sunday November 10 at 2 pm.
  • Sale Requirements & Information
    • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
    • Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
    • Everyone's patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.
  • The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards and PayPal for payment.
  • Questions? Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 847-506-2663

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Des Plaines, IL



Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922

Downtown, just south of Metra train station



April

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Mount Prospect, IL


Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S Emerson St
847-253-5675



Oct 19 - 20
  • Giant Fall 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!
  • October 19 and 20
    • Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
    • Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
      • (No Friday Pre-Sale)
  • 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
  • October 2023 Highlights
    • Check out our new area in the Better Room - The GOLD MINE!
    • Be a Mount Prospector!
      • Mine the perfect gem - that awesomely cool find you didn't know you had to have!
      • Fun items, vintage and delicate, best condition
      • Specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books
      • Games, puzzles, AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
      • Most merchandise is new every sale. Be sure to check out Erica's Dynamite Picks!
  • October 2024 Sale Featured Items
    • 70+ Muscle/Classic Cars and their Designers Books, in like-new condition
    • 20+ Books, Scams/Financial Crimes and their perpetrators
    • 40+ Chilton and Other Car Repair Manuals, 1960's - 1970's, well loved, 50¢ each
    • 500+ Late 2023 and 2024 novels
    • 100+ Elementary Grades Student Workbooks
    • Craft Supplies
  • All books over 25¢: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
  • CDs, DVDs, Books on CD, LPs, puzzles and games too!
  • Large selection of world language books.
  • 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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Palatine, IL


Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149

Oct 18 - 20
  • Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
  • October 18, 19, and 20
    • Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    • $5 entry fee
    • Friends members free
  • Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
    • Free admission
  • Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
    • Free admission
    • Half-Price Day!
  • THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
    • 100% donated. No library discards.
    • Sorted into over 40 categories!
    • Fiction hardcover and paperback books alphabetized by author
    • Large selection of Great Courses for this sale and a large selection of CDs and DVDs, and TV Series Vinyl
  • Great Prices! 
    • Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's:  hardcover 50 cents, softcover 25 cents
    • Large supply of records $3
    • Large supply of video games $3
    • Large supply of puzzles at $2 each
    • CDs 50 cents, DVDs $1, BluRays $2
    • Large supply of audio books starting at $1
    • Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted
  • Specialty Room Featuring
    • Many signed books
    • Book sets
    • Rare and Gift quality books
    • Video games
    • Specialty A/V Sets
  • Guidelines for sale days:
    • MASKS OPTIONAL
    • No Strollers in sale rooms
    • Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
    • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED (INCLUDING CELL PHONES) FOR SCANNING
  • Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!

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Lexington, KY


Lexington Central Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5505

(Conference Room A)


Oct 18 - Nov 2
  • Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
  • HUGE BOOK SALE!
  • October 18 & 19: Members Only
    • or join online in advance: HERE 
    • Memberships available at the door
      • Pre-opening table to verify membership to help traffic flow.
    • October 21 through November 2: General Public Invited - Open to Everyone
    • October 31, November 1, and November2: Bag Days
      • Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $10 (bags and boxes provided)
  • Sale hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday closed)
  •  OVER 35,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS! (+ 30,000 in store!) 
    • Restocking Weekly!
    • Free bottled water on members' days, weekends and bag days
  • Great Prices
    • Children's paperbacks: $0.50
    • Children's hardbacks: $1.00
    • Adult paperbacks: $1.00
    • Adult hardbacks: $2.00
  • Cash, Card, and Check accepted
  • Two Hour parking validation free in the Library Garage
  • Renew here HERE and get access to the early Member's Days, daily benefits, and the satisfaction of supporting the library:
  • Assistance provided for large purchases
  • For questions call (859) 231-5505 or email Simon Boes: sboes@lexpublib.org

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Jefferson City, MO

Over 100,000 Items!
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 Route T
573-634-2464

From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.

March 12 - 15, 2025
  • One of the Largest Used Book Sales in the Midwest!
  • Where will you find over 100,000 Items?
  • It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus!
  • There’s something for everyone!
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Puzzles - and more!
  • Sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories!
  • This huge sale runs from March 12 to 56, 2025
  • Preview Sale, March 12
    • Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm  
    • Admission is $5 per person (including children in arms or strollers
  • Free admission, March 13-15
    • Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • We restock Wednesday evening and Thursday and Friday until everything runs out - Come back again and again!
  • Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars – A bargain hunters dream come true!
    • We accept cash, check or credit card
  • Friday all items are half-price 
  • Saturday it’s $5.00 per box!
  • All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE.
  • Amazing deals! You will enjoy this CLEAN, WELL ORGANIZED sale!

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Saint Joseph, MO


St. Joseph Public Library
at: Downtown Library
927 Felix St
816-236-2107

Oct 17 - 21
  • Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
  • Over 10,000 items
    • Books
    • DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
    • 20% donated, 80% ex-library
  • Sorted into 35 categories! Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
  • Sale Hours
    • Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Thursday, October 17: 2 pm - 3 pm (can join at door)
    • Thursday, October 17, 3 pm - 8 pm
    • Friday, October 18, 9 am - 5 pm
    • Saturday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm
    • Sunday, October 20, 11 am - 8 pm
    • Monday, October 21, 9 am - 8 pm
  • Great Prices!
    • Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
    • Sunday, October 20: ½ Price Day!
    • Monday, October 21: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
  • We accept payment by cash, check or card
  • For more informoation contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us

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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)




Nov 8 - 10
  • 53rd ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR  - GIANT BOOK SALE!
  • One of the largest sales in the country!
  • The donations continue to pour in-- and we expect to have around 200,000 items this year.. More than 80 categories!
  • November 8 to 10, 2024
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.FREE admission
      • Silent auction on Saturday at 4 p.m
    • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
      • Sunday is bag day -- everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included)
      • Teachers and nonprofits check our website for details HERE for special shopping on Sunday (Must register by November 9, 2023)
  • NEW THIS YEAR! 16 gaylords of totally unsearched donations in addition to our usual organized categories
  • Also featuring: Large collection of books related to JRR Tolkien
    • Several dozen cartons of classic works in sociology
  • Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers!
  • User-friendly sale with great amenities:
    • Pleasant climate controlled environment
    • Ajacent free parking
    • Food is available on site 
  • We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes.
  • Proceeds benefit local non-profits chosen each year. 
  • For more info www.daytonbookfair.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/daytonbookfair
  • And while you're here, don't forget to check out our newest project, Rabbit Hole Books, a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton this year!

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Kennett Square, PA

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

Held in the Gym/Café


Feb 22 - 23, 2025
  • Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale!
  • Saturday, February 22nd
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 23rd 
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • $10 bag sale all day Sunday!
    • Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag
  • 50,000+ Books for Sale!
  • All books are 100% donated. Books are not picked over before the sale.
    • 30+ sorted and priced genre categories for fiction and non-fiction excluding collectibles, childrens and classics. Separate tables for New Releases and Large Print
    • Extensive children’s area sorted by age/type of reader including Young Adult
    • Significant collection of rare and out of print books, sorted by genre
    • Large separate sorted paperback selection
    • Hand held scanners are allowed
    • Most books $1.00-$5.00
    • Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced.
    • CASH or CREDIT CARD accepted: NO CHECKS!
    • Strollers are only permitted if you have a small child.
      • Small umbrella strolers only - no wagons or pull-behind containers allowed
    • FREE Admission and free convenient parking
  • Large Volume Dealers are welcome; pre-registration is required. Book Sale Website
    • We have an special “cage” area specifically assigned to you that will allow you to store your books while you shop. Your purchases will be boxed and priced while you continue to shop. Please indicate your interest in coming by contacting us through our website to help with the check-in process
  • Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School.
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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



June 20 - 22, 2025
  • 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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Genesee Depot, WI


Whistle-Stop Rare Books
S42W31260 WI-83
262-875-6875



Oct 10 - 27

BOOKSTORE IS CLOSING - Great deals to be found! We will continually be bringing in new inventory from our storage unit throughout the month.

  • Presented by Whistle-Stop Rare Books
  • October 10th thru October 27th
    • Thursday, October 10th 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • October 11th thru October 24th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Friday, October 25th thru Sunday, October 27th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
    • Bag Days (25th-27th) $5 per bag
  • 10's of THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
    • No library discards
    • Sorted
    • Fiction hardcover and paperback books
    • Classics, Antique, Vintage and Signed Books, Relilgion, Poetry, Art, Science & Nature, Essays, Sports & Outdoors, Philosophy, Young Adult, Children, etc.
    • Mixed Media
  • Great Prices - Priced to Sell Quickly!
  • Hardcovers $3, Softcovers $2, Mass Market Paperbacks $1, Childrens: hardcover $2, softcover $1
  • Cash and Credit Cards accepted (Business checks accepted)

Don't miss this sale!! See pictures of our bookshop on Facebook at Whistle-Stop Rare Books


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Green Bay, WI


Big Book Sale!
Brown County Library
515 Pine St
920 448-4400
Click here to Find Us On Facebook




Nov 4 - 7
  •  The Friends Fall BIG Book Sale 
  • Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
  • THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
    • Sorted into categories
  • Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
  • Advance Sale for Members Only November 4
    • Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm 
    • $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
    • Registration will begin at 9:30 am
    • Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
  • General Sale Hours, all invited
  • November 5
    • Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • $2 hardcover, $1 any  paperback, puzzles and all childrens 
  • November 6
    • Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    •  $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens 
  • November 7
    • Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 6)
    •  1st bag is $5, all subsequent are $3
  • SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
  • CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM PURCHASE
  • Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
  • We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
  • Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
  • Check our website 



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