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December, 2021 4 Nevada 11 Chariton	January, 2022 1 Nevada 8 Chariton ? Burlington	February, 2022 5 Nevada 12 Chariton ? Coralville ? Marshalltown ? Waterloo
March, 2022 5 Nevada 5 Solon 12-13 Bethesda, MD HUGE Book Sale 12 Chariton 17-20 Baton Rouge, LA ? Iowa City	April, 2022 2 Nevada 9 Chariton 28-30 Cresco ? Bettendorf ? Decorah ? Des Moines ? Jefferson ? Knoxville ? Perry ? Sioux City ? Waukee	May, 2022 7 Nevada 7 Swisher 14 Chariton ? Burlington ? Coralville ? Dubuque ? Fort Dodge ? Marion ? Ottumwa ? Webster City
June, 2022 4 Nevada 11 Chariton ? Waterloo	July, 2022 2 Nevada 9 Chariton

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Golden, CO Jefferson County Library Foundation Whale of a Sale at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Avenue 303-403-5075	Oct 28 - 31 Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library's Annual 2021 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE! 100,000 BOOKS Hardbounds Paperbacks Children's and Teen Books CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes Maps Puzzles Audio Books Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping! Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced! Great Prices Range from 50 cents to $3 Sunday is Bag Day Grocery-Sized Bag of Books starts at $6 (be eco-friendly - bring your own grocery size cloth bag) Scanners are welcome! October 28 to 31, 2021  $5 Admission per person, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Friends Preview Night Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Active Friends of Jefferson County Public Library members only Become a Friend Today Open to the Public Friday,  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prices half off for Jeffco employees, teachers, and Friends of Jefferson County Public Library (with ID). Sunday ,11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday is Bag Day Snacks, lunches and beverages will be available for purchase COSTUME CONTEST on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2:00PM You do not need to purchase admission in order to participate. Prizes and great fun for kids and adults! SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles) Proceeds benefit children's and teen literacy programs funded by the Jefferson County Library Foundation. http://jeffcolibraryfoundation.org www.WhaleSale.org For decades, the Friends have been advocates, volunteers, and supporters of JCPL. Our members believe that our Library is the heart of our community and that each Friend “multiplies the good” work of the Library. We raise more than $100,000 annually in support of JCPL through our Whale of a Used Book Sales, and Whale’s Tale/Baby Whale bookstores.
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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 Sun Trust Bank)	Oct 23 - 27 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE Celebrating Our 67th Year 1954-2021 Over Half a Million ITEMS - More than 60 Categories! Books Comics Manga Artwork Posters Puzzles DVDs, Vinyl records Sheet music, and much more. October 23 to 27, 2021 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 now accept credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay,  as well as cash and checks. Newly expanded 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. FOL now has an 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! Modifications to normal procedures (including reduced occupancy rate, distancing, and masking) will be made based on COVID infection rates the weeks preceding the sale. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects. We do not allow electronic devices for scanning purposes.  Check our website HERE for Book Sale Procedures. Also check here: About the Book Sales and here: Frequently-Asked Questions Friends of the Library encourage shoppers to bring your own bags or boxes For the latest updates shoppers can check FOL website folacld.org  and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD and twitter.com/FOLACLD

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	Nov 6 - 7 Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4 Thousands of books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $1 NON-FICTION ONLY! April Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4 Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam. $20 fee for scanning 20,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; plus CDs, videos, recorded books, records, puzzles, etc.; most .75 $20 Scanner fee at Preview only Bookstore Mon-Wed noon-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; (Next scheduled sale: 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; Sun $1/bag 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
Cedar Falls, IA University of Northern Iowa Rod Library 1227 W. 27th St	Ongoing Fall & Spring: Mon-Wed 7:30am-midnight, Th 7:30am-10pm, Fri 7:30-7, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-midnight. Summer & May: Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7-5, Sat noon-5, Sun noon-8. Interims: Mon-Fri 7:30-5, Sat, Sun closed Hardcovers, DVDs, CDs $2; Paperbacks, LPs, VHS, cassettes $1; prints, posters .50 Items change every 2-4 weeks. More valuable books have been removed to sell online. Cash only
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.)	Ongoing With suspension of large sales, individual appointments are available for buyers Masks required. Contact via email to schedule appointment. crfriends@gmail.com No phone calls. Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 2 locations: Cedar Rapids Downtown and Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA Ladd Library 3750 Williams Blvd SW 319-261-7323	Ongoing With suspension of large sales, individual appointments are available for buyers Masks required. Contact via email to schedule appointment. crfriends@gmail.com No phone calls. no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 Two locations: Ladd Library and Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave SE
Chariton, IA Chariton Public Library 803 Braden Ave 641-774-5514	Nov 13; (Next scheduled sale: Dec 11) Sat 11-3 Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50

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; (Next scheduled sale: Feb) Watch this spot for detail on the upcoming sales!
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 28 - 30, 2022 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 7:30am-9pm, Sat 9-9, 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
Des Moines, IA PLANNED PARENTHOOD BOOK SALE October 7-11, 2021 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue booksale@ppncs.org 515-234-0414	April Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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 Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1 Preview: Thu 2:30-7:30pm, 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 18 - 20 Thu 10-6, Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10:30-2:30 10,000 books; 65% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$5
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	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
Iowa City, IA Shelter House Book Sale at Johnson County Fairgrounds 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road Building C 319-351-0326	March Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	April Thu 11-8, Fri 1-5:30, 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 10-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-noon Sat discounted prices
Malvern, IA Malvern Public Library 502 Main St. 712-624-8219	Ongoing
Marion, IA Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave 319-377-3412	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 Sat: Marion Art Fest in adjacent park

Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown Public Library 105 W. Boone St 641-754-5738	Feb Sat 9-2, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2 (Mon $1 admission) Preview: Fri 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 8,000 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3; Sun $1/bag; Mon $1 admission, all books free Credit cards accepted
Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	Nov 6; (Next scheduled sale: Dec 4) Sat 10-noon
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	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 Sat 10-9, Sun noon-6, Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10 until books are gone or 6pm. Preview: Frit 6-9, $1 donation Almost 40,000 books; sorted; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $3; children's $1; Last Fri $5/box, $3/bag; Last day free
Solon, IA Solon Public Library 320 W. Main St. 319-624-2678	March 5, 2022 Sat 8-noon 2,000+ books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes CDs, DVDs, audiobooks; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; DVD/Audio $1 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
Swisher, IA Swisher Community Library 72 Second St. 319-857-4090	May 7, 2022 Sat 8-noon 1,000 books; 60% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50 City-wide garage sale
Tipton, IA Tipton Public Library 206 Cedar St. 319-886-6266	Ongoing

Waterloo, IA Waterloo Public Library 415 Commercial St 319-291-4496	Feb; (Next scheduled sale: June) Sat 9-2 Preview: Thu prior 5-7pm, Friends; join at door 10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $4/bag (bags supplied) Some books are removed Bookstore Mon 10-1, Tue 10-7, Wed-Sat 10-1 Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1 (unless otherwise marked
Waukee, IA Waukee Public Library 950 Warrior Lane 515-987-7994	April Sat 8:30-3 Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, Friends; join at door, $25 suggested donation for membership 5,000 books; 90% donated; 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	May Fri 10-6, Sat 10-noon Preview: Thu 10-6, Friends; join at door $5 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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Algonquin, IL Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch 115 Eastgate St. 847-658-4343	Nov 11 - 13 Fall 2021 Book Sale! More Than 30,000 Items Sorted into 70 categories! All adult books are sorted and on shelves Over 9,000 items for children These are well organized in bins and on shelves Great Prices Adult books, $1 and up; children .25 and up Paperbacks .50; CDs .50, DVDs $1, books on CD $1 Books are NOT picked over! 75% Library discards Special categories will be featured for this sale Large FICTION section in alpha order Many unusual special books! November 11 to 13 SERIOUS BUYERS PREVIEW SALE Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm $10 Admission charge Adults only please REGULAR SALE HOURS - FREE ADMISSION Friday 3 pm to 7 pm Saturday 10 am to 2 pm No more than 25 customers will be allowed in the room at a time for this sale. Masks are required.  Welcome Back!
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Palatine, IL Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149	Nov 12 - 14 Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library November 12-14, 2021 Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm $5.00 entry fee Friends members free Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Free admission Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Free admission Half-Price Day! MORE THAN 15,000 ITEMS! 100% donated. No library discards. Sorted into many categories Books! A/V! Artist's Prints! Special Features: Large selection of unopened DVD's and BluRays Art books from the estate of artist Nancy Fortunato Collection of 78 and 45 LPS Specials Room Rare and Gift quality books. Individually priced. Must be purchased and bagged in the same room. Great prices! Paperbacks $.50, softcover $1.00, hardcover $1.50, children's $.50 Records $.25, CDs & DVDs $1.50, BluRays $3.00 - or as marked Cash or check. No credit cards. Guidelines for sale days: MASKS REQUIRED! 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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Baton Rouge, LA Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar NEW DATES! NEW LOCATION! John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum 225-578-5925	March 17 - 20, 2022 Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Bethesda, MD HUGE Book Sale Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School PTSA 4301 East-West Highway	March 12 - 13, 2022 Over 75,000 Quality Used Books!! Hardcover and Paperback Books and Audiobooks Carefully sorted into over 60 different categories including: Biography, Foreign Language, Science Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Finance, Vintage, Travel, a huge children's section and lots more! March 12 and 13, 2022 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. til 5:00 p.m.  Sunday, 10:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m. Great prices: Most books priced between $1.00 and $3.00 Sunday Special: Fill one of our bags for $10.00  Cash, checks or credit cards accepted ($20 min.) Cafe and musical entertainment both days Something for everyone at this well-organized sale! Follow UBS on Twitter! @UsedBookSaleBCC Follow UBS on Instagram! @UsedBookSaleBCCHS