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November, 2025 3-6 Green Bay, WI Big Book Sale! 7-8 Coralville 7-10 Dayton, OH 7-8 Nevada 13-15 Fort Madison ? Spencer	December, 2025 5-6 Nevada 6 Iowa City	January, 2026 No sales to display for this month
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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 16 - 19  2025 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!  Over 90,000 ITEMS! Hardbounds Paperbacks Children's and Teen Books CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes Maps Games, 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 16 Friends Preview Night 6PM – 8PM Current Friends of JCPL Members Only  Friday, October 17  Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM Saturday, October 18 (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)  General Admission $5) 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free) Sunday, October 19 Bag of Books Day: $10 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM Sunday sale is held in conjunction with Fall Family Fun Day at Jeffco Fairgrounds (same address) Under 18 years old free ALL DAYS 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 Tickets may be purchased online: HERE
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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 25 - 29  FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE  Celebrating Our 71st Year 1954-2025 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 25 to 29, 2025 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 *  * except boxes 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
Ames, IA KHOI Community Radio 622 Douglas Ave 515-509-6876	Sept 26 - 28 Fri 4-7, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5
Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Dr. 563-344-4177	Oct 4 - 5 Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3 Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door. $20 fee for scanning Thousands of books; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1 $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
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Cedar Rapids, IA BIG Fall Sale Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Avenue SE (Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)	Oct 30 - Nov 2 ANNUAL BIG FALL SALE Featuring two floors of books! Thursday, October 30th, 5 - 7:30 PM Member Preview Night: Join at the door Friday, October 31st, 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, November 1st, 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, November 2nd, 1 - 5 PM   BOX DAY! Fill a box for $10 Something for Everyone Thousands of books of all genres ranging from $1 - $3 All children's books $1 each "Giftable" books from $4 - $8 Collectible/vintage books and sets $6 and up DVD movies, books on CD, music CDs Scanners welcome - no extra charge Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted Questions? Email us at: crfriends@gmail.com Proceeds support construction of the new Westside Cedar Rapids Public Library opening in 2026
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 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	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
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	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 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	Oct 11; Dec 6 Sat 10-3 1,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; Donation No scanning allowed Credit cards accepted 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	Oct 11 9-noon .50-$2
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Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	Sept 12 - 20 Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, 1-6, Tue, Thu 9-6, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm, Friends; join at door $10 4,000+ books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last day of sale $5/bag provided
Le Mars, IA Friends of the Le Mars Public Library 2nd Chapter Gently Used Books 104 Central Ave NE 712-305-2233	Bookstore Thu 3-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 3,500 books; 60% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $1-$4 Credit cards accepted
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 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	Sept 20 - 22 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; 60% 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
Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	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	Oct 18 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	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
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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 19 - 21  FRIENDS FALL BOOK SALE  Presenting THOUSANDS of BOOKS at BARGAIN PRICES! Also, CDs, DVDs and Audio Books Members of the Friends  Friday, September 19 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Memberships available at the door; $5.00 for individuals, $10.00 for families Sign up for numbers will begin at 3 pm Open to the Public  Saturday, September 20 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, September 21 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday is Bargain Day Most hard cover books are $1.00, better books slightly higher. Most are donated and are hard cover. Books are sorted into many categories, not picked over, no buyer's restrictions For information call (847) 376-2922
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Elgin, IL Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue 847-742-2411	Sept 17 - 21 GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION  -  FALL BOOK SALE!  Mystery, Fiction, Vintage, Cooking Christmas and more!  Large Selection of Children’s Books September 17 to 21  Preview Night: Wednesday, September 17th,  $10 Admission 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ticket sales begin at 4 pm:  Regular Sale: Free Admission Thursday, 9 pm - 8 pm Friday,  9 pm - 5 pm Saturday, 9 pm - 5 pm Sunday, 12 pm - 4 pm Credit Cards Accepted All proceeds benefit Gail Borden Public Library Foundation Please note: We do restrict wagons and oversize carts from the main booksale room. Approx size not to exceed 18.25” x 13.25” x 11.5”
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Mount Prospect, IL Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675	Oct 18 - 19 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 October 18 and 19 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 2025 Highlights In the Better Room -  Be a Mount Prospector! Check out the  GOLD MINE! Most merchandise is new every sale. Be sure to check out Erica's Picks, A celebration of the Oddest Titles in the Northwest Suburbs. Priced $1.00 and up 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. October 2025 Sale Featured Items British Mystery Collections and Sets Great Courses - Newly Donated Library Used Coffee Table Books Adult Collections 1980's Model Railroad Magazines 1960's Readers Digest Record Sets 1960's Museum Series Lithographs Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books. Plenty of free parking. Handcarts available The Donations Demand a First Ever October Garage Sale: PT Label Maker, 1970's Stereo with Working 8 Track VR Headset, Steve Swisher Bobblehead, New Large Size Paint Stirring Sticks, Photo Boxes And Much More!
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Oak Brook, IL Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road (31st St) 630-368-7700	Oct 16 - 18  FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE  Thursday October 16th, 9:30a.m. to 8p.m. (FIVE DOLLAR FEE THURSDAY 9:30-11:30, only) Friday October 17th, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Saturday October 18th, 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. EXTREMELY WELL CURATED SELECTION OF DOZENS OF GENRES OVER 5000 BOOKS, ALL DONATED SPECIAL GENRES THIS YEAR: GENEALOGY, METAPHYSICS, COLLECTIBLE REFERENCE, SIGNED ROBERT GOLDSBOROUGH COLLECTION, MUCH DRAMA, SCREENPLAYS, SCRIPTS, MOVIE RELATED TOPICS, POETRY, HC CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS AND THE USUAL SELECTION OF REGULAR TOPICS LIKE HISTORY, BIOS, FICTION, COOKBOOKS. For further information contact: Oak Brook Library @ 630-368-7700 or 630-303-4258, maryanun@aol.com Don't miss it!
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Palatine, IL Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149	Oct Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Lexington, KY Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505 (Conference Room A)	Oct Watch here for details on the next great book sale!
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Saint Joseph, MO St. Joseph Public Library at: Downtown Library 927 Felix St 816-236-2107	Oct 18 - 22 Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale! Over 12,000 items Books DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles 50% donated, 50% ex-library Sorted into 35 categories! Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children Sale Hours Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 18: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door) Saturday, October 18, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm Monday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm Tuesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday, October 22, 9 am - 6 pm Great Prices! Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00 Tuesday, October 21: ½ Price Day! Wednesday, October 22: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day! We accept payment by cash, check or card For more information 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 7 - 10 Watch this spot for details on the next great sale!
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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 3 - 6  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 3 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 4 Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm $2 hardcover, $1 any  paperback, puzzles and all childrens  November 5 Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm  $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens  November 6 Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 5:30)  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