Book Sales in Iowa

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

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Westport, CT

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

May 16 - 19

FRIDAY MAY 16TH to MONDAY MAY 19TH
SPRING BOOK SALE
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY

Once again, you'll find something for everyone from children to adults, with thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, plus vintage vinyl, CDs, DVDs, audio books, and ephemera, and a large selection of framed artworks and photographs, from small desktop pieces to large wall pictures.

Of special interest for this sale:

An Anglophile’s paradise: a large collection of books about Princess Diana, her children, and other members of the British monarchy. And check out our Featured Specials for a porcelain Princess Diana Bride Doll by the Danbury Mint!
Surplus copies of the Staples High School Yearbook from various years between 2000 and 2024
Novels by NY Times best selling author Jane Green, translated into 17 languages, in new condition!
A large assortment of framed art and photographs -- from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces, and including framed photographs by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt
Another huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices
Fiction for $1 -- A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each. [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday's half-price day.]

To see a list of our Featured Specials, please click here.
*** NOTE Featured Specials are only being offered at the Spring Book Sale and have not been listed on our eBay site

Book Sale Hours:

Free Admission:

Friday, May 16th -- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (please note Noon start time)
Saturday, May 17th -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 18th -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - This is Half-Price Day -- almost everything at half-price! (Note: $1 Fiction books and $1 Children's books remain at $1)
Monday, May 19th -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- This is "Bag Day" -- fill our Logo bag for $10, or your equivalent- sized bag for $8, or buy individual items for half-price (your choice)

Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket Holders Only:

Friday May 16th from 8:45 a.m. to Noon
Tickets for Friday’s Early Access hours must be purchased online in advance, through eventbrite.com, at Spring2025BookSale.eventbrite.com
Early Access Tickets go on sale beginning April 15th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $35 each + the ticketing platform’s processing fees. A maximum of 125 tickets will be sold.

MORE ABOUT THE SALE

Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
Admission is free, except the Early Bird hour on May 16th from 8:45am to Noon
We are a library support organization
Free parking
Large indoor location - handicapped accessible, climate controlled
Interested in volunteering at the book sale? Contact volunteers@westportbooksaleventures.org
Stay informed about the sale
- Follow us on facebook or instagram
- Visit our website www.westportbooksaleventures.org
- Join our email list (submit the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of our website’s home page)

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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

May 17 - 19; 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

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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

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
563-589-4225

May 15 - 16

Thu noon-6:30, Fri noon-4:30
Preview: Wed noon-6:30pm, Friends; join at door
5,000 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5

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

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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

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

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Perry, IA

Perry Public Library
1101 Willis Ave

Oct

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

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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Addison, IL

BOOK SALE!
Addison History Museum
135 W. Army Trail Blvd
630-628-1433

May 10

The Addision Historical Society Presents its
2025 BOOK SALE on Saturday, May 10!
Preview sale: 9 am - 10:30 am - $10 donation to attend
Public sale: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm - no admission
This sale contains deaccessioned books and magazines from the museum's collection that are not related to our collecting scope, duplicates, and former library books
Subjects include
- Antiquarian
- History (U.S. and local)
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Military
- Cookbooks
- Textbooks (pre-1950)
- Magazines (Time, Newsweek, Look, Architectural Preservation)
- American Fiction (pre-1930)
- Poetry (pre-1930)
- Transportation history
- VHS Films and Comedies
- Free Music CD cases
Payment accepted: Cash and Credit Card; no checks
Funds raised by the sale will be used for museum collections acquisition and care

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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 62^nd 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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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
at Washington Jr. High School
201 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540

June 12 - 14

AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale
Books - We have it all! Hardcover and softcover, over 30,000 books!
Media - CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and video games
All items are locally donated and priced $1-$2, excluding Treasure Chest Items
Treasure Chest items individually priced
Thursday, June 12
- 9am - noon: Exclusive FIRST LOOK Shopping! Tickets $20
  - Doors open to an exclusive group of shoppers with advance tickets purchased online
  - Tickets go on sale Thursday 5/1, at 10 am and end Wednesday, 6/11 at 10 am
  - FIRST LOOK TICKETS go on sale May 1: https://aauwnaper-booksale.eventbrite.com
  - Your ticket number determines your order of admission. All shoppers admitted in ticket number order - no need to come early to line up.
  - No children under 12
- Noon - 8pm Free admission - open to all!
Friday, June 13
- 9am - 8pm: Free admission
- 4pm - 8pm: Educator's Night! All educators with appropriate ID will receive a 50% discount on all items4
Saturday, June 14
- 9am - 12:30pm: Free admission
- BAG DAY! All items $10 per bag or half-price
For more information see naperville-il.aauw.net/giving/used-book-sales or email to: aauwnaperbooksale@gmail.com
All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls

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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

8^th 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
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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
30^thBook'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!!
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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 PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054666630473

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Dayton, OH

Book Fair Foundation, Inc.
Annual Dayton Book Fair
at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Road
937-999-4491

(Just off US 35)

Nov 7 - 10

Watch this spot for details on the next great sale!

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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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State College, PA

150,000+ Books!
AAUW State College Used Book Sale
Penn State University-University Park
Snider Agricultural Arena
Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads

(Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)

May 17 - 20

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