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March, 2024 |
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8-23 | Lexington, KY | | 15-18 | Fairview Heights | |
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21-24 | Fond du Lac, WI | 2024 Annual Sale | |
21-24 | Louisville, KY | | 22-24 | Evergreen Park | |
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23-24 | Coralville, IA | | 23-4/6 | Plano | |
| April, 2024 |
2 | Jerseyville | |
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3-6 | Belleville | | 4-13 | Freeport | |
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5-7 | Bolingbrook | | |
5-7 | Cedar Rapids, IA | | 5-6 | Northbrook | |
5 | Troy | |
6 | Colfax | |
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6 | Urbana | | |
7-14 | Livonia, MI | BOOKSTOCK! | 11-13 | Belvidere | |
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12-14 | Arlington Heights | Spring Book Sale! | |
12-14 | Baton Rouge, LA | | 13 | Batavia | |
13 | Brighton | |
13 | Lansing | |
13-14 | Lemont | |
13-14 | Orland Park | |
17 | Charleston | |
19-21 | Cary | |
19-21 | Saint Charles | |
19-23 | Washington | |
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20-24 | Gainesville, FL | | 20 | Marine | |
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20-21 | Mount Prospect | | 20 | Troy | |
20-21 | Vernon Hills | |
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25-30 | O'Fallon | | 26-28 | DeKalb | |
26-27 | Rock Island | |
27-5/5 | Cherry Valley | |
27-28 | Roselle | |
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29-5/2 | Green Bay, WI | Big Book Sale! | 29-5/23 | Saint Joseph | |
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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
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July 12 - 16
- OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, GAMES, AND MORE!
- July 12 to July 16 - 48th 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 sale anywhere
- 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 interests
- 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 (American and world), home improvement and many other areas!
- Children's books: the biggest section anywhere!
- Jigsaw puzzles and games
- Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
- Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
- Pay by cash, check or credit/debit card; Discover, Visa & MasterCard Accepted
- 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
Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070
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May 17 - 20
- Details will follow, but start planning your travel itineraries now.
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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)
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April 20 - 24
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE
- Celebrating Our 70th Year 1954-2024
- 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
- April 20 to 24, 2024
- Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
- Monday, Noon to 6 pm
- Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day
- Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day
- Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community.
- Great Prices
- Most regular prices 25 cents to $4
- Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
- We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart.
- It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items.
- Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday.
- HUGE Children and Young Adult sections
- Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games. Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited.
- Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors
- Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records.
- FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper!
- We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building.
- We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases.
- Click Here for book sale procedures
- And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures
- Also check here: About the Book Sales
- FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD
- All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
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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.)
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April 5 - 7
- Happy Spring! Time for fresh books!
- Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual Spring Sale
- April 5, 6, and 7
- Friday, 9AM to 5PM
- Saturday, 9AM to 5PM
- Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM
- Something for Everyone!
- Children's books!
- Loads of fiction & nonfiction!
- Gardening!
- Biography!
- Mystery!
- Sci-Fi!
- Romance!
- Cookbooks!
- Travel!
- Religion!
- Business!
- Collectibles!
- Self-help! And more!
- Priced at $1, $2, and $3, as well as individually priced books suitable for gift-giving.
- We accept cash, checks and credit card
- Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
- Note Location: This sale will be held at the downtown library, 450 Fifth Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
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Coralville, IA
Shelter House Book Sale at 860 Quarry Road 319-259-7326
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March 23 - 24
- 2024 Annual Shelter House Used Book Sale
- Presenting OVER 40,000 BOOKS!
- All donated; 40% hardcover
- Sorted by category for easy shopping!
- Plus CDs, DVDs, Puzzles and other Media
- Rare and Antiquarian available
- Wide range of subjects!
- Great Prices! Books range from $1.00 to $3.00
- Early Birds entry pass:
- Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $10 entrance fee CASH ONLY
- Free Entry:
- Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Come early for best selection! Return later for best deals!
- No buyer restrictions. Scanners allowed.
- Books have NOT been picked over (except to discard mildewed, damaged, otherwise unsaleable books)
- Plenty of on-site parking
- Cash, check and credit cards accepted
- Refreshments available on site
- All proceeds support Shelter House programs and support services including housing, employment, and mental health that help hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet.
- Find more information at: www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale
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Addison, IL
SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records 800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53) Unit D 630-545-9710
(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)
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Bookstore
- Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
- Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
- Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
- Vintage Classic sets
- **NEW** children's books
- Well organized. Fully accessible.
- Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
- $10 minimum for credit cards
- **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
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Algonquin, IL
Harnish Main Library 2600 Harnish Dr 847-458-6060
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
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Alsip, IL
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library 11960 S Pulaski 708-371-5666
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Ongoing
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Alton, IL
Friends of Hayner Library 327 State St 618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)
(Corner of 4th & State Sts)
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Ongoing
- L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
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Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library 409 S Main Street 618-833-2521
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June; Oct
- Sat 10-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $5
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
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Antioch, IL
Antioch Library Friends 757 Main St 847-395-0874
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Sept 27 - 29
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30
- Thousands of books; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sun $5/bag (1 free bag for Friends members)
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Arlington Heights, IL
Spring Book Sale! Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Ave 847-506-2663
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April 12 - 14
- Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Spring Sale
- Friday April 12: 6 pm - 8 pm Members Night (Membership required)
- Saturday April 13: 9 am - 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales
- Sunday April 14:
- Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale (No Teacher Discount at Bag Sales)
- Noon - 4 pm Adult Half-Price Sale (Buy-It-Now items excluded)
- Friday Members Night (Numbers Available for Room Entry Friday April 12 at 9 am):
- A person must be a member to enter Members Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends
- To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday April 28 at 9 am.
- Friday Members Night Line-Up: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry.
- Sale Requirements & Information:
- Book sales follow lobrary, local and state COVID mitigation protocols
- Facemasks are recommended in Friends of the Library salerooms.
- There are maximum capacity limits in each room. People may need to wait momentarily for others to leave the saleroom before new shoppers may enter. Everyone's patience is appreciated
- Everyone's courtesy to others is appreciated
- Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
- Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
- The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.
- Adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction, vintage books, books in foreign languages; DVDs, Blu-Rays, video games, music CDs vinyl records, art & posters, and audiobooks.
- Children’s sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs.
- Auction and Buy-It-Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor. Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday at 2 pm.
- Buy It Now items feature higher value or unique books, vinyl records, movies, music and more
- The Friends now accept credit cards, cash, checks, and PayPal for payment.
- Questions? Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 847-506-2663
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Aurora, IL
Eola Road Branch Library 555 S. Eola Rd. 630-264-3400
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Ongoing
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Batavia, IL
Batavia Public Library 10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31) 630-879-8220
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April 13; May 11; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
- Sat 9-1
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 90% donated
- Stock replenished several times a week.
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Belleville, IL
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar Belle-Clair Exposition Center 200 South Belt East 618-257-5545
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April 3 - 6
- Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 64th BOOK BAZAAR!
- 60,000 Items! 100% Donated!
- Books: fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, CD's, DVD's, games, puzzles and more!
- Sorted into 40+ categories! Fiction & Mystery separated by author’s last name A-D, E-K, L-Q, R-Z
- Wednesday, April 3, 9am - 7pm
- Preview Day Admission $10
- Thursday, April 4, 9am-7pm
- Free Admission
- $5 off sales over $25
- $10 off sales over $50
- $15 off sales over $75
- $25 off sales over $100
- Friday, April 5, 9am-7pm
- Free Admission
- Half Price Books
- Saturday, April 6, 9am-1pm
- Free Admission
- $5 per bag
- Parking is free
- Great Prices
- Paperbacks $1-$3; Hardbacks $1-$5
- Most Children's books 50 cents - $1
- Old, New and Unusual - mostly $2-$10 (some higher)
- Dealer Friendly
- No buyer restrictions
- Separate dealer storage and checkout area.
- Credit cards accepted - ID required
- For Information Contact Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at: memauxiliary@bjc.org
- *Books are 100% donated and are not picked over!
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Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library 320 N. State St 815-708-9497
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April 11 - 13; Sept
- Thu 10-7:30, Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2
- Preview: Wed 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door
- 6,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$1.50
Ongoing
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Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library 200 S Church Rd 630-766-4642
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June
- Sat 9-1
- 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Limited selection of flowers and vegetable plants and houseplants available for purchase.
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Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library 2701 Harlem Ave 708-795-8000 ext 3096
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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Bethany, IL
Marrowbone Public Library 216 West Main St. 217-665-3014
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Ongoing
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Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale Public Library 101 Fairfield Way
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Ongoing
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Blue Island, IL
Blue Island Public Library 2433 York St. 708-388-1078
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Ongoing
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Bolingbrook, IL
Friends of Fountaindale Library 300 W Briarcliff Road 630-759-2102
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April 5 - 7
- Friends of Fountaindale Library Book Sale
- FEATURING FULL TABLES!!
- A room packed with books, childrens books, DVDs and more.
- Nonfiction, Fiction and Foreign Language books.
- Books donated from the community and from the library
- The sale also includes Lots of DVDs for 50 cents and sets for $1.00. What a bargain!!
- Members sale
- Friday, April 5, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
- Open to members only or $2.00 admission
- Saturday, April 6, 9 am to 10 am
- Open to members only or $2.00 admission
- Open to the Public
- Saturday, April 6, 10 am to 4 pm
- Sunday, April 7, noon to 3 pm
- $5 Bag Sale (bag provided)
- NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions
- Sorted into categories for easy shopping
- Great Prices
- Hardcover books $1; Large Paperbacks $1
- Small Paperbacks.$.50
- DVD's . $.50, DVD sets $1, CD's $1
- Children's books $.25-$.50
- Some items specially priced - Rare and Unique
- CASH OR CHECK ONLY
- As a non-profit organization, we provide funds to the library for special equipment, programs and events of interest
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Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais Public Library 250 W. John Casey Rd 815-933-1727
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July
- Fri, Sat 10-3
- 4,000 books; 70% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; Recent books $5; A/V $1; Sat bag sale, using $5 library book tote
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Brighton, IL
Brighton Memorial Library held at 108 Ransom St. 618-372-8450
(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)
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April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Credit cards accepted
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Brookfield, IL
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Ave 708-485-6917
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
- 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library 660 Manistee Ave. 708-862-6220
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Ongoing
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Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Public Library at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot 405 W Main St 618-457-0354
(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)
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Oct
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
- No scanners
- Weather could affect sale - check library website
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Carbondale, IL
Morris Library Southern Illinois University 605 Agriculture Dr 618-453-4305
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Bookstore
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Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd 847-639-4210
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April 19 - 21; Oct 11 - 13
- Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D., except Sunday Bag Sale. Non-profits with I.D. Contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale. Cash and checks only
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Champaign, IL
FriendShop Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St 217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 1:30-5
- 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online. No restrictions - Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles
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Charleston, IL
Booth Library Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. 217-581-6072
(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)
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April 17; Sept
- Wed 9-4
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
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Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library 712 Sixth St 217-345-4913
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May 3 - 4; Aug 23 - 24; Nov 15 - 16
- Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Credit cards accepted
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Chatham, IL
Chatham Area Public Library 600 E Spruce St 217-483-2713
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
- Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperbacks .75 or as marked; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
- Not picked over
- Credit cards acceepted
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Cherry Valley, IL
Cherry Valley Public Library 755 E State St. 815-332-5161
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April 27 - May 5; May; Oct
- Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
- 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2, last weekend $3/bag
- Some books removed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
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Chicago, IL
The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St. 312-255-3581
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July 25 - 28
- Fri-Sun 10-6
- 120,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $3
- No visitor parking lot; limited parking on area streets (restrictions apply, so read signs. Garage parking in neighborhood.
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Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society 5624 N Newark Ave. 312-513-2227
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July
- Sat 8-3
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$100
- Yard sale
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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 847-722-8949
Easy Access via CTA and Free Parking
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June 15
- Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Announce
- 61st Annual Chicago Book & Paper Fair
- Saturday, June 15
- Admission $6.00. Students and seniors $4.00
- Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show starting at 9:00 AM.
- Booksellers from wll across the Midwest and the USA offer fine antiquarian, rare, collectible, first edition and other books in many fields.
- Over 50 Pop-Up Bookstores in One Place!
- 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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Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library 2205 W. Belmont 312-744-0166
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Ongoing
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Chicago (Hyde Park), IL
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference 1526 E. 55th St (55th Street just west of Lake Park Ave - near Univ. of Chicago)
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Oct 12 - 14
- Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
- 40,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus AV materials; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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Chicago (South Shore), IL
South Shore Branch Library 2505 E. 73rd Street 312-747-5281
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Ongoing
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Chicago (West Addison), IL
West Addison Branch Library 7536 W. Addison 312-746-4704
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Ongoing
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Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge Public Library 10400 S. Oxford Ave. 708-423-7753
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Ongoing
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Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect Ave 630-323-8188
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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-9, Wed, Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
- 200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
- Cart constantly replenished
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Colfax, IL
Martin Township Public Library 132 W. Main St (south end)
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April 6; May 4; June 1; July 6; Aug 3; Sept 7; Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7
- Sat 9-noon
- 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- New books donated weekly and added to the others
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Danvers, IL
Danvers Township Library 117 E Exchange St. 309-963-4269
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Ongoing
- Mon 1-9, Tue 9-8, Wed 9-5, Thu 1-9, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
- 500 books; 25% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag
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De Kalb, IL
Founders Memorial Library Northern Illinois University 815-753-9838
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Ongoing
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Decatur, IL
Friends of Decatur Public Library at Decatur Civic Center #1 Gary Anderson Plaza 217-424-2900
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Sept 1 - 2
- Sun 11-5, Mon 9-3
- Preview: Sunday 9-11am, Friends; join at door
- 70,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1-$2; Mon half-price or $5/bag
- We sell less than 30 books a year on-line. Higher value books have been placed in the Special Book Section which are available for purchase at the sale. FOL members may purchase these books for 1/2 price during the FOL Member's sale.
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Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library 130 N. Franklin St 217-424-2900 x 133
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Bookstore
- Mon, Tue 10:30-2:30, Thu 3-6:30, 2nd and 4th sAt 9:30-12:30
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library at Deerfield Farmer's Market Deerfield Rd. & Robert York Rd. 847-945-3311, x8895
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Sept
- Sat 7am-12:30pm
- 400 books; 100% donated; 95% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $3 each, buy 5, get 1 free
- Deerfield Farmers Market
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd 847-935-3311, x8895
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
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DeKalb, IL
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St 815-756-9568
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April 26 - 28; Oct
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag
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DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University Founders Memorial Library (Lobby) 217 Normal Rd 815-753-1094
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50-$1
- Stock turns over regularly
Exact change appreciated Checks over $5 accepted
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Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood St. 847-376-2922
Downtown, just south of Metra train station
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April; Oct
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Parkfest St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team Leclaire Park 800 Hale Ave 618-656-1929
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Oct 20
- Sun noon-5
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
- Leclaire Parkfest: music, food, games, cars, etc.
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Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library 200 N Third 217-342-2464
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June; Nov 30
- Fri 8-2, 30 shoppers at a time. Masks required.
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Elburn, IL
Town and Country Public Library 320 East North St 630-365-2244
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; DVD $1, audio books $2
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Elgin, IL
Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue 847-742-2411
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Sept
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
- 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Credit cards accepted
Some valuable books may be removed to sell online
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Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church 9N889 Nesler Rd
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Nov 22 - 23
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
- Credit cards accepted
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Elmhurst, IL
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP American Association of University Women at Christ United Methodist Church 920 Swain Avenue 630-834-1426
NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!
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Aug
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Library 1 Conti Parkway 708-453-7645
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Ongoing
- During Library Hours
- 3 Bookcases of books
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Eureka, IL
Melick Library at Eureka College 301 E. College Ave 309-467-6892
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Ongoing
- Mon-Fri during library hours
- 1,200+ books; 40% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Some more valuable items reserved for annual Homecoming book sale in the Fall
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Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S Troy Ave 708-422-8522
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March 22 - 24
- Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
- Some books selected to sell elsewhere
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Fairview Heights, IL
Fairview Heights Library 10017 Bunkum Road 618-489-2070
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March 15 - 18
- Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Mon 10-3 (closed Sun)
- 9,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag; Mon $1/bag
- Children must be accompanied by parents
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Forest Park, IL
Forest Park Public Library 7555 W. Jackson Blvd 708-366-7171
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
- New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
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Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake District Library 255 E Grand Ave. 847-587-0198
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Ongoing
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Fox River Grove, IL
Fox River Grove Public Library 407 Lincoln Ave
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Ongoing
- Library hours M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; trade pb $1; children's .50; media $1, games, puzzles, etc: $1
- Credit cards accepted ($1 added fee)
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Frankfort, IL
Frankfort Public Library 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd. (S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)
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Ongoing
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Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Ave 847-455-6016
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
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Freeport, IL
Voices Book Nook Lincoln Mall 1255 W Galena Ave 815-821-2665
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April 4 - 13; Aug 1 - 10; Nov 7 - 16
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- Some books sold online
- All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library 40 East Simmons St 309-343-6118
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May; Oct
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag
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Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library 227 S Seventh St 630-232-0780
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June; Dec
- Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
- 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
- Credit cards accepted
- Geneva Arts Festival Sale
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Gillespie, IL
Friends of Gillespie Library at 1st United Methodist Church Rt. 16 West
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Oct
- Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am
- Preview: Thu 6-8pm, $5 fee adults, $3 children 5-12
- "Thousands" of books; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; Media priced to sell
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Glen Carbon, IL
Glen Carbon Centennial Library 198 S Main St 618-288-1212
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Aug 29 - 31
- Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane St 630-469-0879
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May 18; July 13; Nov 9; Nov 29
- 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most adult books $2, children's $1, media $1
- Semi-private shopping appointments may be available. Please email the Friends.
- Sat 9-2
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Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave 847-835-5056
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June; Oct
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag
Ongoing
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Glenview, IL
Glenview Library 1930 Glenview Rd 847-901-5910
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 100% donated
- Each month various genres are priced half-off
Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage. Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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Granite City, IL
Friends of the Library at Wilson Park Ice Rink 2900 Fehling Rd. 618-550-8334
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May 30 - June 1
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee, 2023 Friends members free
- 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
- ID (driver's license) required for checks
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Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Lane 847-223-5313
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May 17 - 19
- Fri noon-4, Sat 10-3, Sun 1:30-4:30
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Stock is refreshed every Wed. morning
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Gurnee, IL
Warren-Newport Public Library 224 N O'Plaine Rd. 847-244-5150
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Bookstore
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Hampshire, IL
Ella's Friends at Prairie View Garden Center 48W130 Illinois Route 72 847-683-2727
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Oct
- Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
- 7,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb .75; children's .50; A/V $1; Sun $5/bag
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Harvey, IL
Harvey Public Library 15441Turlington Ave. 708-331-0757
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
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Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library 494 Laurel Ave. 847-432-0216
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Bookstore
- Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
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Highwood, IL
Highwood Public Library 102 Highwood Ave. 847-433-5404
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Ongoing
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Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. 630-986-1976
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$3
- 15 shelves constantly restocked
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Homewood, IL
Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy 708-799-9055
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Bookstore
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Huntley, IL
Corner Books Huntley Area Public Library 11000 Ruth Rd 847-669-5386
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
- New material added almost daily
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Indian Head Park, IL
Indian Head Park Heritage Center 6250 S. Wolf Rd
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
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Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library at York's Antique and Craft Mall Booth #31 1847 South Main St.
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Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library 105 N Liberty St 618-498-9514
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April 2; May 7; June 4; July 2; Aug 6; Sept 3; Oct 1; Nov 5; Dec 3
Ongoing
- Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
- Occasional monthly specials. Nov: Coookbooks. Dec: Gift quality
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Kaneville, IL
Kaneville Public Library at Kaneville Community Center 2 S 101 Harter Rd 630-557-2441
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
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La Grange Park, IL
La Grange Park Library 555 North La Grange Rd. 708-352-0100
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
- 5,000+ books
- Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
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Lake Forest, IL
Friends of Lake Forest Library at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Road
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Sept 13 - 15
Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
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Lanark, IL
Friends of Lanark Public Library Twice Sold Tales Unique Mall 504 Illinois Rte 64 815-493-6366
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Bookstore
- Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
- 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; like new books $2-$5; VHS 10/$1, audiobooks .50, DVDs $1
- Not picked over. No restrictions. 100+ titles added weekly. Cash only
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Lansing, IL
Lansing Public Library 2750 Indiana Ave 708-474-2447 x 122
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April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Lemont, IL
Lemont Public Library 50 E. Wend St
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April 13 - 14; Oct
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
- Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Public Library 725 Pekin St. 217-732-8878
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Aug 23 - 24
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-2
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
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Lincolnshire, IL
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd. 847-634-3650
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Ongoing
- Library Hours
- Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
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Lisle, IL
Lisle Library 777 Front St. 630 971-1675
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May; Oct
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
- Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
- 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Macomb, IL
Friends of Macomb Library at Chandler Park 309-252-0196
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Sept
- Sat 9-4
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes lots of media; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; media $2
- Gazebo Art Festival
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Macomb, IL
Friends of the Macomb Public Library at Library Annex 109 E Jefferson St
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June 21 - 22
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
- Heritage Days
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Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University Curriculum Library Horrabin Hall, room 80 309-298-1101
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Sept
- Mon, Tue 8-4
- 750+ books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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Marengo, IL
Marengo-Union Library 19714 E. Grant Hwy 815-568-8236
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .10-.50
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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Marine, IL
Charles Gravius Memorial Library 202 E. Silver St.
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April 20
- Sat 8-4
- 99% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (bags provided)
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Mascoutah, IL
Mascoutah Public Library 3 West Church St 618-566-2562
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Sept
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
- 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library 801 S. School Ave 708-748-4431
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Ongoing
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Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Public Library 1600 Charleston Ave 217-234-2621
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Oct
- Sat 8-noon
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Credit cards accepted
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McHenry, IL
McHenry Public Library 809 Front St 815-385-0036
North Parking Lot, Entrance B
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May 18 - 19; Oct 19 - 20
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends always must be members by the end of the month prior to the sale to attend the preview; you may NOT join at door*
- 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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Mendota, IL
Graves-Hume Public Library 1401 W Main St
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Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library 14701 Kenton Ave 708-535-2027
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June 1; Oct 5
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
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Mokena, IL
Mokena Community Public Library 11327 W 195th St 708-479-9663
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May; Sept
- Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
- Preview: Fri 10-10:30 and Sat 9-9:30 Friends; join at door
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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Moline, IL
Moline Public Library 3210 41st St
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May 17 - 18
- 9-3
- Fill a bag for a donation
Bookstore
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Morrison, IL
Odell Public Library 307 S Madison St. 815-772-7323
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Nov 2
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave 847-965-4220.
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Ongoing
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Mount Prospect, IL
Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675
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April 20 - 21
- Giant Spring 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!
- April 20 & 21
- Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
- 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
- April 2024 Highlights
- Check out our new area in the Better Room-The Gold Mine.
- 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, and AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
- Most merchandise is new every sale
- Priced $1.00 and up
- Our community has been extremely generous; we have a larger than usual selection this sale
- April Sale Featured Items in All 3 Rooms Vintage Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers
- Poetry published 1880-1920's
- Military published 1900-1940's
- 75+ Military equipment and shooting sports books
- Political 1950-1990's
- Kitchen/Cooking 1950's 1970's
- Baby Care 1930's
- Local Events 1960's
- Cubs 2016
- 1940's to current: Fashion design and construction books
- Thousands of recent novels
- All books over $0.25: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
- 1,000+ Library used DVDs 25¢, 1,200+ Library used books on CD 25¢
- LPs, puzzles and games too!
- Large selection of world language books.
- No magazines, books on tape, cassettes, VHS or software.
- Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books.
- Plenty of free parking
- Handcarts available
- Credit cards accepted. There is a $2 convenience fee for charges under $100. $5 fee for charges from $100 to under $250. $8 for charges of $250 or more.
- Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org
- More information will be available at the sale.
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Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library 1170 N Midlothian Rd 847-566-8702
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Ongoing
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Naperville, IL
AAUW - Naperville Area at Washington Jr. High School 201 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540
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June 15 - 17
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Naperville, IL
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. 630-961-4100 x 6322
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Ongoing
- During library hours
- 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1, mags .25
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Naperville, IL
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. 630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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Naperville, IL
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S. Naper Blvd. 630-961-4100 x 2203 (Pat)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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Nashville, IL
Nashville Public Libary 219 E Elm St 618-327-3827
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Sept
- Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
- 5,000 books; 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
- Fall Fest
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New Lenox, IL
New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
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North Aurora, IL
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora 113 Oak St 630-896-0240
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Aug 2 - 4
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; includes CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, puzzles; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $3/bag or 2 bags/$5
- Part of Village of North Aurora North Aurora Days Festival.
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Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane 847-272-6224
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April 5 - 6; July 19 - 20; Oct 25 - 26
- Fri, Sat 10-4
- 600 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Ongoing
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Oak Brook, IL
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road (31st St) 630-368-7700
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Oct
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library 9427 S Raymond Ave 708-422-4990
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Public Library 824 W. Lake St. 708-383-8200
(cafeteria)
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Aug
- Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30
- 50,000+ books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; No items over $2
- No scanners allowed
- Credit cards accepted
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O'Fallon, IL
Friends of O'Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza 618-632-3783
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April 25 - 30
- Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library Huge Spring Book Sale
- No admission fee and no reservations needed!
- Proceeds to benefit the library and its programs.
- Days and Hours: Thursday, April 25 through Monday, April 30 during library business hours:
- Thursday, 9:00 - 8:00
- Friday, 9:00 - 5:00
- Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00
- Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00
- Monday, 9:00 - 8:00
- Prices: $1.00 Hardcover books, non-mass market paperbacks, DVDs, audiobooks, CD's, LPs
- 15 for $1.00 mass market paperbacks only
- $5.00 per bag for children's books, excluding specially marked items.
- Green tagged items are specially priced.
- Prices may be discounted on different days of the sale. Please check our Facebook page daily during the sale: @ofplfriends
- The book sale accepts credit cards, cash, and checks.
- 20,000 plus books!
- Including fiction, non-fiction, children's, young adult, audio books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, jigsaw puzzles, games, and miscellaneous items.
- Up to 80% donated material.
- The sale is so big we couldn't keep it all in one room! Several rooms and areas to explore, all on the easily accessible ground floor of the library, including a room dedicated to children's books.
- Our non-fiction is sorted into categories including: art/entertainment, biography/memoir, business/investing, cookbooks, education, health, home and garden (including pets and crafts), military, reference, religion/spiritual, science and nature, self help, social political, and sports.
- Fiction is sorted into genres: classics and poetry, general fiction, Christian fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction/fantasy/horror, and westerns. We do attempt to keep the Large Print in one location.
- No limits on dealers, we do ask that they respect all patrons and volunteers, thanks in advance.
- For more information: https://ofpl.info/booksale E-mail: admin@ofallonfriends.org
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Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library 14921 S Ravinia Ave 708-428-5100
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April 13 - 14
- Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5
- 5,000 books; 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
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Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149
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June
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
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Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave 708-448-1473
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
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Palos Hills, IL
Green Hills Library 8611 W 103rd St 708-598-8446
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
- Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
- Always adding new selections.
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Palos Park, IL
Palos Park Public Library 12330 Forest Glen Blvd 708-448-1530
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Oct
- Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
- 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
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Paris, IL
Paris Public Library 207 S Main St. 217-463-3950
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Aug
- Sat 10-4
- 70% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; DVDs, AV; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
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Park Forest, IL
Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd. 708-748-3731
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
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Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Library 20 S Prospect Ave 847-825-3123
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May 4 - 5
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 7,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sun: half-price
- No electronics: no cell phones, scanners, laptops are to be used during the book sale. Cash or check only.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
- Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
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Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library 400 W. 7th
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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Pekin, IL
Pekin Public Library 301 South 4th St 309-347-7111
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
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Peoria, IL
Alpha Park Public Library 3527 Airport Rd. 309-697-3822
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Ongoing
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Peoria, IL
Peoria Park District Noble Center 1125 W. Lake Ave. 309-681-2681
(Book Court: Lobby and Lower Level)
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Oct
- Sat 10-7, Sun noon-5, Mon Noon-7
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun half price, Mon 75% off
- Approx. 100 listed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
- 3,000 books
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Peoria, IL
Peoria Public Library 107 N.E. Monroe St. 309-497-2141
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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
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Peru, IL
Peru Public Library 1409 11th. St 815-223-0229
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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Pinckneyville, IL
Pinckneyville Public Library 312 S Walnut St. 618-357-2410
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Aug
- Fri, Sat 9-1
- 2,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - (bring your own)
- City-wide yard sale
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Plano, IL
Plano Community Library 15 W North St 630-552-2009
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March 23 - April 6; Aug
- Sat 10-4, Mon-Fri 10-6
- 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last 6 days, #1/bag
- Credit cards accepted
- Closed 3/29
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Princeton, IL
Princeton Public Library 698 E Peru St 815-875-1331
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July 25 - 26
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5
- 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Nov 14 - 16
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
- 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
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Princeville, IL
Lillie M. Evans Library 207 N. Walnut St. 309-385-4540
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Aug
- Library Hours
- 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Free-will donation
- Books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and occasionally puzzles, plants, and more available
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Free-will donation
- Small, rotating collection of books and movies
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Quincy, IL
Quincy Public Library 526 Jersey St 217-223-1309 x 257
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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- Some donated books selected to sell online
Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library 925 S Main St. 618-282-2255
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May 3 - 18; Oct 4 - 19
- Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
- 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
Ongoing
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Ridge Farm, IL
Elwood Township Carnegie Library 104 N. State St. 217-247-2820
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Ongoing
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Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Public Library 401 19th Street
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April 26 - 27; July 26 - 27; Oct 25 - 26
- Fri, Sat 10-1
- Fill a bag for a donation
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Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library 214 N Church St 815-965-7606
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
- .25-$3
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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Rockford, IL
Friends of Rockford Public Library East Branch Shop 6685 East State St 815-966-2788
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
- 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane 847-259-6050
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Bookstore
- Booksale prices every day during library hours
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Romeoville, IL
White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch 201 Normantown Rd. 815-886-2030
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
- Max price is $1 each
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Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library 40 S Park St 630-529-1641
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April 27 - 28; Aug
- Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4
- 2,500 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library 906 Hart Rd. 518-899-2285
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Ongoing
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Saint Charles, IL
St. Charles Public Library One S 6th Ave 630-584-0076
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April 19 - 21
- Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- Sorted
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Saint Joseph, IL
St. Joseph Twp-Swearingen Memorial Library 201 N Third St 217-469-2159
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April 29 - May 23; July 29 - Aug 29
- Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Wed 1-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 (closed Sun)
- 2,500 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
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Salem, IL
Bryan-Bennett Library 217 West Main St 618-548-7784
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Books, mags, puzzles, videos
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Springfield, IL
Lincoln Library 326 South 7th St
Carnegie Room
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May
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library 102 W Third St 815-625-1370
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April; Oct 5
- Sat 9-noon
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult $1, A/V $1
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Stickney, IL
Stickney-Forest View Library 6800 W. 43rd St 708-749-1050
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
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Troy, IL
Tri-Township Public Library 209 S. Main St. 618-667-9806
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April 5; April 20; May 3; May 18; June 7; June 15; July 5; July 20; Aug 2; Aug 17; Sept 6; Sept 21; Oct 4; Oct 19; Nov 1; Nov 16; Dec 6; Dec 21
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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Union, IL
McHenry County Historical Society 6422 Main St 815-923-2267
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July 14; Oct 6
- Sun 10-2
- 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St 217-367-4057
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Aug; Nov
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 - NO SCANNERS at previes
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
- During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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Urbana, IL
UC Books To Prisoners Independent Media Center 202 S Broadway 217-898-3258
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April 6
- Urbana Champaign Books to Prisoners presents
- Choose from approximately 10,000 books!
- All donated. 30% Hardcover.
- Sorted into categories!
- You'll find a wide selection, including textbooks, children's books, and much more!
- WE ALSO HAVE COMIC BOOKS!
- ONE DAY ONLY: Saturday April 6, 9 am to 5 pm
- Great Prices
- $2 Hardcover
- $1 Trade Paperbacks
- 50¢ Pocket Paperbacks
- (Some books are specially marked)
- Cash, checks, credit cards accepted
- Proceeds support Books to Prisoners, a non-profit project of the Independent Media Center. BtP's mission is to provide books to incarcerated people in Illinois at no charge to them, and to promote education about incarceration and prisons.
- Books change lives!
- See http://www.books2prisoners.org for more information
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Urbana, IL
University of Illinois YMCA held at UI Stock Pavilion 1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave
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Aug
- Sat 8-3 (entrance fee $4 - students free), Sun 11-3
- 1,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
- Volunteers and others may purchase before the sale opens
- Credit cards accepted
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Vernon Hills, IL
Aspen Drive Library 701 Aspen Dr
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April 20 - 21
- Sat 11-4:30, Sun 9:30-4:30
- Preview: Fri 9:30-11; Friends, join at door
- 7,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3; Sun $5/bag
- Credit cards accepted
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Villa Park, IL
Villa Park Public Library 305 S Ardmore Ave. 630-834-1164
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Ongoing
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Washington, IL
Washington District Library 380 N Wilmor Rd 309-444-2241, 309-444-7621
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April 19 - 23; Oct
- Fri 1-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each; Sun .50 each, Mon $3/bag, Tue free or donation
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Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Public Library 128 N County Street 847-623-2041
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May; Oct
- Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 3-6pm, Friends & teachers with current ID; join at door
- 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2; Sun: bargains
- Books valued at $10 or more are sold online
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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Westchester, IL
Westchester Public Library 10700 Canterbury (1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd) 708-562-3573
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
- New books added every week
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Western Springs, IL
Thomas Ford Memorial Library 800 W Chestnut St. 708-246-0520
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Nov
- Sat 8-1, Sun 11-1
- 1,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1-$2; Sun 1/2 price sale
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Wheaton, IL
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St 630-668-1374
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Aug
- Thu 9-9, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Wed 5pm-9pm, Friends, join at door $25
- not 'picked over'; books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks; Sat bag sale, Sun bargain day
- No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
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Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Willmette Ave. 847-256-5025
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Bookstore
- Mon 1-3, Tue, Thu 9-5 & 7-8:45, Wed 11:30-5, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1:30-4:30
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Winnetka, IL
Christ Church 470 Maple (Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay) 847-446-2850
(Annex -West bldg)
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June; Oct
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Sat 8am-2pm
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Winnetka, IL
Winnetka Congregational Church at Community House/Harkness Hall 620 Lincoln Ave 847-446-0575
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May
- Thu 7-3
- Thousands of books
Oct
- Sat 8-2
- "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
- Rummage sale
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Wood River, IL
Wood River Public Library 326 E Ferguson Ave 618-254-4832
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May 2 - 4
- Thu 5-8pm, Fri, Sat 9-5
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .25; CDs, DVDs $1, BluRay $2, mags .10
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Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library 414 W Judd St 815-338-0542
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5
- 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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Yorkville, IL
Yorkville Public Library 902 Game Farm Rd 630-553-4354
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Aug 31 - Sept 1
- Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
- 10,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Credit cards accepted
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Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Public Library 2400 Gabriel Ave. 847-872-4680
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Ongoing
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Terre Haute, IN
Vigo County Public Library 680 Poplar St. 812-232-1113
(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)
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May
Watch this spot for next Special Sale!
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Lexington, KY
Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505
(Conference Room A)
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March 8 - 23
- The Friends of the Lexington Public Library Spring Book Sale March 8 through 23!
- Open 10-4 Monday through Saturday
- Held in the Lower Level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main Street
- 20,000+ Books and rotating inventory
- ALL FRESH BOOKS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PICKED OVER
- Free 2 hour parking validation at the Library Garage
- We are happy to bring large purchases to your vehicle
- Your purchase supports the Lexington Public Library
- Questions? Email sboes@friendsbookcellar.org
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Louisville, KY
Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane 502-897-9845
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March 21 - 24
- HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE BIG SPRING BOOK SALE - The region's best book sale!
- All the nooks and crannies of Locust Grove’s Audubon room will be filled - MORE than 20,000 BOOKS!
- Members' Preview
- Wednesday. March 21, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Membership can be purchased at the door at the preview, or in advance - see our Membership Page or call Locust Grove
- General Public Sale, March 22 - 24
- Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* (Friday special performance - see below)
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The books are sorted into many categories including:
- History
- Travel
- Fiction
- Mysteries
- Art
- Science
- Literature
- Cookbooks
- Children's - and more!
- Great Bargains!
- Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers
- Special section of Finer books are individually priced
- Credit cards accepted
- * Friday: Enjoy the musical talents of St. Margaret Mary School presenting a special performance!
- Books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
- All proceeds from our book sales support Locust Grove’s continued educational and preservation projects.
- Watch for the next great sale August 22 - 25!
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Baton Rouge, LA
Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M.Parker Agricultural Coliseum 225-578-5925
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April 12 - 14
- Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
- April 12 through 14, 2024
- Friday 9 am to 7 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
- Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
- More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
- Collectors' Area offers rare and many books of special interest!
- We offer a huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
- Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back!
- Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted
- Attention dealers! Scanners allowed at tables only.
- Free admission and parking
- Important! There is no previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
- Huge venue! Many books on display!
- Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries
- Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries
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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)
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May 31 - June 2
- 71st Annual Symphony Book Fair!
- Presenting 30,000 Books!
- 100% donated. No restrictions. Nothing picked over.
- Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024
- Preview Sale:
- Friday 9am-3pm. Admission fee $20 for best selection!
- Free Admission
- Friday 3 pm-8 pm
- Saturday 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday 9 am-4 pm
- All items budget priced. Many categories of books, including children’s and young adult. Even rare items are priced at “wholesale” level prices.
- Books – Fiction & Nonfiction in 50 categories
- Music – Sheet music and recordings (LPs, CDs)
- DVD’s and Audio Books
- Art – both posters and original works of art (see below for more details)
- A special children’s sale will be on Sunday from 11 to 2 when a child, accompanied by an adult, can decorate a white bag and fill it with children’s books for $5!
- Special items on the “Fabulous Finds” table
- An Abundance of Artwork – Paintings, Prints, Posters and Fabulous Frames!
- Many Artists Represented
- No buyer restrictions. Nothing picked over. 100% donated.
- Great prices start at $1. Credit cards accepted for purchases as well as cash.
- Come for great bargains and help support the wonderful Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!
- University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time)
- Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue
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Detroit, MI
Festival of Books! Detroit Festival of Books! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street
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July 21
- 7th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest)
- Sunday, July 21, 2024
- FREE entry!
- Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5
- (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible)
- Featuring more than 100 vendors from all over the USA & Canada, selling BOOKS:
- Used
- Rare
- Antiquarian
- Unusual
- Ephemera
- Authors - and more
- ALSO Tons of
- Vinyl records
- Comic books
- Creative arts
- Vintage board games - and more!
- Enjoy FOOD, BEER, and DJ Seven Whales bringing the FUNK MUSIC!
- KID-FRIENDLY EVENT! Children in attendance may construct their very own book with the assistance of volunteers from "Arts & Scraps", a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps children repurpose discarded materials into educational and creative projects.
- We are pleased to announce the participation of Birdie’s Bookmobile at at this year’s festival. Birdie’s Bookmobile is dedicated to eliminating book deserts and making books more accessible to children in Detroit. Birdie’s Bookmobile helps families build print-rich home environments, improve literacy outcomes, and grow lifelong readers. In addition to accepting donations of children’s and young-adult books, the bookmobile will be offering several fun activities for children attending this year’s Bookfest, including:
- Create Your Own Comic Strip
- Have Fun with Mad Libs
- “Once Upon a Time” — children take turns adding one sentence to a story. The story will be available to read on the Bookmobile website after Bookfest.
- There is no admission fee at Bookfest, nor is there any charge for children to participate in any activities.
- Book donations help build home libraries, promote shared reading experiences, and impact generations. Every book counts! Book needs for children from birth to age 18 include:
- board books • picture books • early readers
- chapter books • graphic novels
- middle-grade books
- young-adult books
- Questions? books@detroitbookfest.com
- Bookfest Home Page
- Facebook Event Page
- CLICK HERE for all the event details!
- Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
- Come enjoy this glorious day of BOOKS, vinyl records, comics, creative arts, food, beer, funk music and more! What's not to love?!
- Check the Bookfest photos from last year!
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Livonia, MI
BOOKSTOCK! Another Huge Bookstock Sale! Laurel Park Place 37700 W. 6 Mile Road (1/4 mile east of I-275) 248-502-2849
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April 7 - 14
- BOOKSTOCK - Used Book and Media Sale
- Well Over 300,000 ITEMS!
- Pre-sorted books and merchandise
- Current fiction, children's books, biographies, cookbooks
- Records, CD's and DVD's
- Books on tape
- Dozens of Categories
- Special donation of NEW books by Detroit Free Press Publishing
- Includes 6 different Detroit-related sports titles
- Books are NOT picked over before the sale, and there is no limit!
- April 7 to 14. 8 Days!
- Presale
- Sunday April 7, 8 AM to 11 AM
- Regular Hours - free admission
- April 7, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
- April 8 - 13, Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM
- April 14, Sunday 12 Noon - 6 PM
- Great prices, 50¢ and up
- FINAL DAY OF SALE - 1/2 OFF ALL BOOKS AND MEDIA
- TEACHER APPRECIATION - 50% DISCOUNT FOR TEACHERS WITH A VALID I.D.
- April 9 & 10, Tuesday & Wednesday 2 PM to 7 PM both days
- POCKET PAPERBACK PALOOZA - Saturday, April 13, 11 AM to 7 PM
- 12 Pocket Paperbacks for $10
- Need more info? 248-645-7840 ext 365.
- Click here to see our web site
- Click here to see us on Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter
- All proceeds benefit literacy and education.
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Cleveland, OH
100,000 Books! CWRU - ACE Book Sale! CWRU South Campus, Adelbert Gymnasium 2128 Adelbert Road 216-368-2090
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June 1 - 4
- CWRU - ACE Book Sale - 2024!
- Join us June 1 - 4 for the 2024 book sale benefitting the Association for Continued Education at Case Western Reserve University
- Featuring 100,000 Books!!!
- Marvelous year of donations. One of the best groups of books ever!!
- Books from every Genre and Department! Some examples:
- Fiction, Literature, the Performing Arts
- Rare and Antiquarian Books
- Large psychology collection
- Books written in many foreign languages
- Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
- Fine Arts: all periods of art, catalogs, photography
- Cookbooks, Craft and Needlework, Sports, Interior Decorating, Gardening
- Textbooks on all topics
- Science: anthropology, archaeology, medical, natural and physical sciences
- Technology: computers and engineering
- Business: law, investing, economics
- History and Politics
- Travel
- Children’s books
- And the sale also includes:
- Ephemera
- Multi-media including CD’s, DVD’s, and vinyl records
- Preview Sale
- Saturday June 1
- 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, ($20 preview fee)
- General Sale, Free Admission
- Saturday June 1
- Sunday June 2
- Noon to 5:00 PM
- Shopper Coupon Day
- Monday June 3
- Noon to 5:00 PM
- Discount Day
- Tuesday June 4
- Credit Cards accepted
- Nothing is removed prior to the sale - it's all here for you
- Visit the ACE Booksale Facebook page
- We hope to see you there! A MILE of books await you!!
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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
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June 10 - 12
- 50,000+ 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
- 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
- All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
- Sale Dates: June 10 to 12
- Monday, 7AM-8PM
- Tuesday, 9AM-8PM
- Wednesday, 9AM-6PM Half-Price Day!!
- 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
200,000+ 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)
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May 11 - 14
- 2024 AAUW State College Used Book Sale
- 200,000 High Quality Books!
- Huge sale with over 35 sorted categories of books
- Displayed on 250 tables
- Fabulous Rare Book Room and Collector’s section
- Extremely clean and diverse inventory
- Biography
- Children's (25,000+ books)
- Fiction
- Health
- History
- Literature
- Mystery
- Textbooks, CD/DVD, audiobooks
- Much more
- May 11 - 14, 2024
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 am to 8 pm
- Tuesday, 9 am to 7 pm
- Books are individually priced
- Monday - HALF-PRICE DAY
- Tuesday - BAG DAY - $10.00 per bag
- Be green: Bring your own bags
- Cash, checks and credit cards accepted
- info@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.
- One of the largest book sales anywhere! Don't Miss It!
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Fond du Lac, WI
2024 Annual Sale Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW Altrusa International of FDL at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Recreation Center Fond du Lac Ave (old 45)
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March 21 - 24
- The 2024 Fond du Lac AAUW Book Sale!.
- Working in conjunction with Altrusa International of FDL
- 25,000 BOOKS!
- 180-200 tables full!
- 14 tables of Children's books!
- INCLUDING a Special Donation of over 2,000 History Books!
- Sorted into 50 Categories!
- Additional Items - Something for Everyone!
- Audiobooks
- DVDs
- Records
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Toys and games
- Simpler Pricing
- Most books will be unmarked and cost $2
- Some books will have stickers with prices on the front cover
- Saturday: Half Price Day! Sunday: Fill up a box fo $5.00!
- Premier Night March 21
- Thursday 4 pm to 8 pm
- $5.00 admission
- General Sale March 22 to 24, Free admission
- Friday 9 am to 8 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 5 pm (Half price)
- Sunday 10 am to 2 pm (Box sale)
- Visit our Website
- This wonderful book sale tradition began in 1961 - Don't miss it!
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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
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April 29 - May 2
- BIG SPRING BOOK SALE
- Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
- THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
- Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
- Advance Sale for Members Only
- Monday April 29, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm **** note opening time!
- Join the Friends! Purchase a $20 one-year membership at the door; or purchase online at browncountylibraryfriends.org
- Open at 9:30 am for registration
- Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
- General Sale Hours, all invited
- Tuesday April 30, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
- Wednesday May 1, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
- Thursday May 2, 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (BAG DAY)
- Great Prices
- Monday - Wednesday: Hardcover $2, all others including all children's $1
- Thursday: Bag Day: $5 for the first bag, $3 for each additional bag
- SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
- CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM
- Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
- We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
- Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
- Check our website
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