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May, 2025
31-6/3Cleveland, OH100,000+ Books Await You!
?Fort Dodge
?Marion
31-6/1New Orleans, LABig Sale
?Waukee


June, 2025
6-7Nevada
7-21Bloomington, MN30th Book 'Em Sale!
12-14Naperville, ILBig Sale
14Chicago, ILBook Fair
14Iowa City
19-21Glen Ellyn, ILBig Sale
20-22Lancaster, PABig Sale
26-29Elmhurst, ILBig Sale
?Waterloo
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Future Sales

July, 2025
10-12Fort Madison
11-12Nevada
11-15Newtown, CTHUGE Sale!
12Iowa City
18-20Milford
19-20Iowa City
19-20Mount Prospect, ILBig Sale
20Detroit, MIFestival of Books!

August, 2025
1-3Arlington Heights, ILSummer Book Sale!
1-2Coralville
1-2Nevada
7-14Adel
9Iowa City
31-9/6Jefferson
?Knoxville

September, 2025
5-6Nevada
5-6Winterset
13Iowa City
26-28Ottumwa
?Burlington
?Council Bluffs
?Elgin, ILBig Sale
?Marshalltown
?Waterloo

October, 2025
3-4Nevada
11Iowa City
?Bettendorf
?Des Plaines, ILBig Sale
?Grinnell
?Lexington, KYBig Sale
?Marion
?Oskaloosa
?Perry

November, 2025
7-8Coralville
7-10Dayton, OHBig Sale
7-8Nevada
13-15Fort Madison
?Cedar Rapids
?Spencer

December, 2025
5-6Nevada

January, 2026
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February, 2026
No sales to display for this month

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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




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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Adel, IA


Adel Public Library
303 S 10th St


Aug 7 - 14
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 9-3, Mon 10-5, Tue-Fri 10-7 (closed Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 9am-7pm, $5 fee
  • 5,600 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
Ames, IA

Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave
515-239-5646

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
  • 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

Sept
  • 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 bag sale


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4
  • $1-$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
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.)


Nov

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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
Coralville, IA

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



Aug 1 - 2; Nov 7 - 8
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-3
  • 7,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; Donation
  • No scanners
Council Bluffs, IA

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

Sept
  • Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Preview: Thu 5-7, Friends; join at door
  • "Thousands" of books; 90% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat 2pm: $5/bag


Bookstore
  • During library hours

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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
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

July 10 - 12; Nov 13 - 15
  • Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30
  • 5,000 books; 65% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2.50
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
  • 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

July 19 - 20
  • Sat 10-3, Sun noon-4
  • 2,000+ books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
  • Scanners and scanning apps not allowed


Bookstore
  • Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30
Iowa City, IA

Antelope Lending Library
held at: 1122 5th Ave
908-868-5142

June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11
  • 9-noon
  • .50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Jefferson, IA

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



Aug 31 - Sept 6
  • Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, Fri 1-5, Thu, Thu 9-6
  • Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm, Friends; join at door $5-$10
  • 4,000+ books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last day of sale $5/bag provided

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Knoxville, IA


Knoxville Public Library
213 E Montgomery
641-828-0585


Aug
  • 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

May; Oct
  • 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
  • Sat: Marion Art Fest in adjacent park
Marshalltown, IA

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

Sept
  • Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2 (Mon $1 admission)
  • Preview: Fri 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $10
  • 15,000 books; 80% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sun $1/bag; Mon $1 admission, all books free
  • Credit cards accepted


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

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

July 18 - 20
  • 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

June 6 - 7; July 11 - 12; Aug 1 - 2; Sept 5 - 6; Oct 3 - 4; Nov 7 - 8; Dec 5 - 6
  • 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



Sept 26 - 28
  • 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
  • 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
Solon, IA

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Donation
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

June; Sept
  • 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)
West Des Moines, IA

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



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 200-300 books
Winterset, IA

Winterset Public Library
at American Legion bldg
223 N 1st Ave
515-462-1731



Sept 5 - 6
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3
  • Preview: Thu 4-7pm, Friends; join at door $5. No vendors, no scanners. $10/plastic grocery sack (provided); limit 5 bags
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; donation
  • Legion will sell snacks

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Arlington Heights, IL

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




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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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


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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Des Plaines, IL



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

Downtown, just south of Metra train station



Oct

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Elgin, IL


Gail Borden Library
270 North Grove Avenue
847-742-2411



Sept

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Elmhurst, IL


AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP
at Sandburg Middle School
345 E. Saint Charles Road



June 26 - 29
  • AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch  GIANT USED BOOK AND MEDIA SALE! 
    • Books - We have it all! Hardcover and softcover, thousands of books organized into over 30 categories
    • Media - CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and audio books
    • Large children’s section
  • All items are locally donated and priced 50 cents - $2, excluding Better Books (price individually)
  • 4 Days
    • Thursday June 26 
      • 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Preview Sale. $20 entrance fee (no children under 12)
    •  Friday June 27 
      • 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free admission
    •  Saturday June 28 
      • 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free admission
    •  Sunday June 29 
      • noon to 3:00 p.m. -  Free admission
      • BAG DAY! All items $10 per bag (excluding Better Books)
  • Check or Cash only
  • For more information see www.aauwelmhurst.org or email to: info@aauwelmhurst.org
  • All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls.

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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

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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Mount Prospect, IL


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



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
      • (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
  • 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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Naperville, IL


AAUW - Naperville Area
NEW LOCATION
Mill Street Elementary School (Door 5)
1300 N. Mill Street
Naperville, IL 60563



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 now available: 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
  • DON'T FORGET - THE SALE IS HELD AT A NEW LOCATION! 
    • Mill Street Elementary School (Door 5)
    • 1300 N. Mill St. Naperville IL 60563
       

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Lexington, KY


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

(Conference Room A)


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)


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. 
      • $20 entry
  • 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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Detroit, MI

Festival of Books!
8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (AKA Detroit Bookfest) FREE!
Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Book Festival




July 20
  • 8th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest) FREE!
  • Sunday, July 20, 2025
    • 10am - 4pm
  • 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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Bloomington, MN

30th Book 'Em Sale!
Bloomington Crime Prevention Association
Sponsors of Book'em Used Book Sale
New Location: 10779 Hampshire Ave S
952-220-2537

(entrance on the east side)


June 7 - 21
  • Bloomington Crime Prevention Association Presents
  • 30th Book'Em Used Book Sale!
  • Presenting MORE THAN 150,000 BOOKS!
  • Volunteers SORT and ORGANIZE all of our BOOKS
  • Something for everyone!
    • Books
    • DVDs, CDs, Records
    • Games and Puzzles
  • 16 Days to Shop!
  • Preview: June 6
    • Friday, 4pm to 8pm
    • $10.00/person over 12 (Free with BCPA member card)
    • Entrance numbers given out at 2pm on June 14
  • General Sale: June 7 to 21 - Free Admission
    • Saturdays, Sundays 11am to 5pm
    • Mondays to Fridays 1pm to 7pm
  • Regular prices are only $1 and $2!
  • Cash or Check only: We do not accept credit/debit card or digital app payments
  • Books have not been picked over. No buyer restrictions.
  • New items added continuously
  • Just like going to a bookstore - except for the prices!!
  • Visit us on Facebook
  • WANTED: Gently Used Books, Games & Puzzles, DVDs, Blu-Ray CDs, Records, Video Games
    • 10779 Hampshire Ave S, east side of bldg. Tues, Thur noon-5, Saturday 9-1 Items accepted until June 13, 2024 
    • Also accepting daily during sale hours!
  • All proceeds fund crime prevention in Bloomington.

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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


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 PAGEhttps://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)




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



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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