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October, 2023
9/29-10/1Des Plaines, ILBig Sale
6-7Nevada
7-8Bettendorf
12-16Des Moines200,000 Books!
12-14Oak Brook, ILSuper Bargains!
13-28Lexington, KY50,000+ Items!
13-15Palatine, ILExceptional
19-23Saint Joseph, MOCheck This
21-25Gainesville, FLBig Sale
21-22Mount Prospect, ILBig Sale
25-28Atlantic
?Cedar RapidsBig Sale
?Grinnell
?Marion
?Oskaloosa
?Perry
?Webster City


November, 2023
2-4Fort Madison
3-4CoralvilleCheck This
3-4Nevada
6-9Green Bay, WIBig Fall Sale!
?Spencer
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Future Sales

December, 2023
1-2Nevada
1-4Westport, CTBig Sale

January, 2024
5-6Nevada
?Burlington

February, 2024
2-3Nevada
24-25Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Coralville
?Waterloo

March, 2024
1-2Nevada
2Solon
21-24Fond du Lac, WI2024 Annual Sale

April, 2024
5-6Nevada
25-27Cresco
?Bettendorf
?Decorah
?Des Moines
?Jefferson
?Knoxville
?Perry
?Sioux City
?Webster City

May, 2024
3-4Nevada
?Burlington
?Coralville
?Dubuque
?Fort Dodge
?Marion
?Ottumwa
?Waukee

June, 2024
7-8Nevada
?Waterloo

July, 2024
5-6Nevada
19-21Milford

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Westport, CT



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




Dec 1 - 4

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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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Ames, IA


Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave
515-239-5646


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

Atlantic Public Library
507 Poplar St.
712-243-5466



Oct 25 - 28
  • Wed-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2
  • 3,000 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 per book; Sat bag sale
Bettendorf, IA

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



Oct 7 - 8; April
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3
  • Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam. $20 fee for scanning
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, videos, recorded books, records, puzzles, etc.; most $1 (none of the books are from the stock of the book shop)
  • $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 $10
  • 9,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Mon bag sale


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

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Cedar Rapids, IA


Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Ave. SE

(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. This is enforced during library hours every day.)


Oct

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Clinton, IA

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



Bookstore
  • Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6

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Coralville, IA


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

Nov 3 - 4
  • FRIENDS OF CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENT THEIR FALL BOOK SALE
  • Enjoy a fine selection of fiction, non-fiction, CDs, and DVDS!
  • November 3 & 4, 2023
    • Friday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM CDT
    • Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
  • Members get in an hour early, at 10 am, on Friday for first pick at the sales.
  • Offering More Than 7,000 Books
    • 75% donated. 25% library withdrawals.
    • 60% hardcover; sorted by type.
  • No prices. It’s a pay what you want, free will donation sale!
  • Unless otherwise noted, all books for sale range from VERY GOOD to PRISTINE!
  • More information about Friends Book Sales
  • To reach the library: From I-80 take the Coralville 1st Avenue exit (242), go south to the 5th St. intersection (there is a traffic light), turn right and go 11 blocks. The library is on your right. Just follow the new parking ramp signs.
  • Area sights: Amana Colonies, University of Iowa athletics & museums, Herbert Hoover Museum & Presidential Library, Devonian Fossil Gorge


Feb; May
  • FRIENDS OF CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENT SUMMER BOOK SALE
  • Enjoy a fine selection of fiction, non-fiction, CDs, and DVDS!
  • August 4 & 5, 2023
    • Friday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM CDT
    • Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT
  • Members get in an hour early, at 10 am, on Friday for first pick at the sales.
  • Presenting More Than 7,000 Books
    • 75% donated. 25% library withdrawals.
    • 60% hardcover; sorted by type.
  • No prices. It’s a pay what you want, free will donation sale!
  • Unless otherwise noted, all books for sale range from VERY GOOD to PRISTINE!
  • More information about Friends Book Sales
  • To reach the library: From I-80 take the Coralville 1st Avenue exit (242), go south to the 5th St. intersection (there is a traffic light), turn right and go 11 blocks. The library is on your right. Just follow the new parking ramp signs.
  • Area sights: Amana Colonies, University of Iowa athletics & museums, Herbert Hoover Museum & Presidential Library, Devonian Fossil Gorge

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Council Bluffs, IA


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




Bookstore
  • During library hours
Cresco, IA

Cresco Public Library
320 N. Elm St
563-547-2540

April 25 - 27, 2024
  • Thu 3-7, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • 4,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sat Bag Sale
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; sorted; 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

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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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, Sat 10-noon
  • 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 2 - 4
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30
  • 3,000 books; 65% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Fri half-price, Sat: $3/bag
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

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Grinnell, IA


Drake Community Library
930 Park St
641-236-2661




Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
  • Prime items that are currently in the bookstore at time of Annual Sale are included in this Annual Sale.


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
319-356-5200



Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10:30-7, Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-4, Sun 12:30-4:30
Jefferson, IA

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



April
  • Thu 11-7, 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
Knoxville, IA

Knoxville Public Library
213 E Montgomery
641-828-0585

April
  • Thu 4-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
  • 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 19 - 21, 2024
  • Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; Sat: $1/bag

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Nevada, IA


Nevada Public Library
631 K Ave
515-382-2628


Oct 6 - 7; Nov 3 - 4; Dec 1 - 2; Jan 5 - 6, 2024; Feb 2 - 3, 2024; March 1 - 2, 2024; April 5 - 6, 2024; May 3 - 4, 2024; June 7 - 8, 2024; July 5 - 6, 2024
  • 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
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 2, 2024
  • 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

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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

Oct; 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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Des Plaines, IL


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

Downtown, just south of Metra train station


Sept 29 - Oct 1
  • Friends of the Des Plaines Public LIbrary
  • FALL BOOK SALE
  • We have THOUSANDS of books in all genres:
    • History
    • Healthy Living
    • Biography
    • Sports
    • Arts
    • Spirituality
    • Cooking
    • Gardening
    • Travel
    • Arts & Crafts
    • and so much more:
      • Fiction books galore
      • Many beautiful children's books
      • A wide variety of DVD's, CD's, and audio books
  • Membership-Only Night: Friday, September 29th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • New or Renewal Membershiop sold beginning at 4 pm
  • Regular Sale: September 30th and October 1st Free Admission
    • Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Most items are $1 or $2!!  Cash or checks only
  • See you there!!

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



Oct 21 - 22
  • 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 2023!
  • October 21 and 22
    • 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
    • Over 250 military books by Squadron/Signal: planes, helicopters, ships, submarines, tanks, other vehicles and people
    • 2000, yes 2000+, romance paperbacks, many harlequin 2010-current, all $0.25 each
    • Current Large Print books are now in our Better Room, all other Large Print books are $0.25 each
    • 100+ 2023 novels
    • Large selection of books written in Polish in our Better Room and Friends Room
    • Aviation Collection - 200+ books
    • Children's Amar Chitra Katha in English - 300+ books
    • Adventure hardback books in Russian Language - 200+ booka
  • All books over $0.25: 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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Oak Brook, IL

Super Bargains!
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700



Oct 12 - 14
  • FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
  • Approximately 7,500 books. Limited number of DVDs
  • Priced from 25¢ to $10, mostly $1
    • Cash and checks accepted
  • Showcase Offerings: Special selection of books in lobby display cases
  • Special collections of: Vintage cars. Kennedy Assassination (60 year anniversary). Chinese language books. 
  • Special assortment of art and cocktail table books formerly on library shelves, limited number of DVDs
  • Sale Dates: October 12 to 14, 2023
  • Early shopping - $5 fee (free to members - you may join at the door)
    • *Thursday,  9:30 to 10:30am
    • *Thurs.only: 40 person maximum admitted at 9:30 am for regular fee, and no fee after 10:30 am.
  • Regular hours, no fee charged
    • Thursday, 10:30 am to 8 pm
    • Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
    • Saturday, 9:30 am to 3 pm
  • 95% donated. Books will NOT be picked over! No buyer restrictions.
  • Don't miss it!

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Palatine, IL


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

Oct 13 - 15
  • Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
  • October 13, 14, 15
    • 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!
    • All fiction books alphabetized by author
    • Large selection of Great Courses for this sale and a large selection of Christmas books, CDs and DVDs, and TV series.
  • Great Prices! 
    • Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's 50 cents
    • Records $1 (or as priced), DVDs $1, Blu Rays $2, CDs 50 cents
    • Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted
  • Specialty Room
    • Large collection of rare and gift quality books individually priced
    • Many signed books. Several book sets
    • 2023 books and video games
    • Items must be bagged in the Specialty Room
    Guidelines for sale days:
    • MASKS OPTIONAL
    • No Strollers in sale rooms
    • Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
    • Electronic devices are not allowed.
  • Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!

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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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Saint Joseph, MO


St. Joseph Public Library
927 Felix St
816-236-2107



Oct 19 - 23
  • Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
  • Over 10,000 items, most priced at $2 or less. 50% donated/50% ex-lib
    • Books
    • DVDs & Audiobooks
    • Puzzles
  • Sorted into over 25 categories: Fiction and Non-Fiction for adults, teens, children
    • Limited adult non-fiction this year, around 2,500 volumes
  • Sale Hours
  • Friends ONLY Preview Sale:
    • Thursday, October 19, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Public Sale 
    • Thursday, October 19, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Friday, October 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, October 22,11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
    • Monday, October 23, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Bag $4/Box $8 Day)
  • We accept payment by cash, check or card.
  • Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own boxes
  • For more information contact Crystal Stuck at 816-236-2107 or at cstuck@sjpl.lib.mo.us

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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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Fond du Lac, WI


2024 Annual Sale
Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW
Altrusa International of FDL
at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Recreation Center
Fond du Lac Ave (old 45)




March 21 - 24, 2024

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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Green Bay, WI

Big Fall Sale!
Brown County Library
515 Pine St
920 448-4400
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Nov 6 - 9
  • BIG FALL 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
  • Advance Sale for Members Only
    • Monday November 6, 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    • Join the Friends! Purchase a $20 one-year membership at the door; or purchase online at browncountylibraryfriends.org
    • Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
    • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
  • General Sale Hours, all invited
    • Tuesday November 7,  9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • Wednesday November 8, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • Thursday November 9,  9:00 am to 7:00 pm (BAG DAY)
  • Great Prices 
    • Monday - Wednesday: Hardcover $2, all others including all children's $1
    • Thursday: Bag Day: $5 for the first bag, $3 for each additional bag
  • SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
  • CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM
  • 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
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