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 September, 2026 |
| 26-10/3 | Cherry Valley | |
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| 30-10/4 | Lowell, MI |  |
|  October, 2026 |
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| 2-4 | Bolingbrook |  | | 2-3 | Bradley | |
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| 2-4 | Dearborn, MI |  | | 2-4 | Hampshire | |
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| 2-17 | Lexington, KY |  | | 2 | Troy | |
| 3 | Colfax | |
| 3-5 | Glencoe | |
| 3 | Sterling | |
| 8-10 | Jerseyville | |
| 8-10 | Watseka | |
| 8 | Winnetka | |
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| 9-11 | Anna | Fall Sale! | |
| 9-11 | Palatine |  | | 10 | Brighton | |
| 10-12 | Chicago (Hyde Park) | |
| 10 | Lansing | |
| 10 | Marengo | |
| 10 | Marine | |
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| 11 | Ann Arbor, MI |  | | 11 | Union | |
| 13-17 | Belvidere | |
| 13-17 | Palos Park | |
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| 15-19 | Des Moines, IA | 500,000 Books! | |
| 15-17 | Oak Brook |  | | 16-18 | Cary | |
| 16-18 | DeKalb | |
| 17-18 | McHenry | |
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| 17-18 | Mount Prospect |  | |
| 17-21 | Saint Joseph, MO | BIG FALL SALE! | | 17 | Troy | |
| 18 | Edwardsville | |
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| 22-25 | Golden, CO | Mega Sale! | |
| 23-25 | Mount Clemens, MI |  | | 23-24 | Northbrook | |
| 23-24 | Rock Island | |
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| 24-28 | Gainesville, FL |  | | 30-11/1 | Antioch | |
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| 30-11/1 | Dayton, OH |  | | ? | Galesburg | |
| ? | Gillespie | |
| ? | Lisle | |
| ? | Mattoon | |
| ? | Park Ridge | |
| ? | Peoria | |
| 31 | Urbana | |
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| Golden, CO
 Mega Sale! Jefferson County Library Foundation Whale of a Used Book Sale at Jefferson County Fairgrounds 15200 W. 6th Avenue 303-403-5075
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Oct 22 - 25
- 2026 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
- Over 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- Games, Puzzles
- Audio Books
- Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3.50
- Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
- Scanners are welcome!
- Thursday, October 22
- Friends Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only
- Friday, October 23
- Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
- Saturday, October 24
- (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM (under 18 years old free)
- South Jeffco Rotary will host a hotdog meal (with chips & drink) from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday in front of the exhibit halls
- Sunday, October 25
- Bag of Books Day: $12 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
- Free admission for under 18 & SNAP cardholders
- SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles)
- More information at https://jeffclf.org email info@jeffclf.org
- Tickets can be purchased online HERE
- Be eco-friendly! Bring your own bags & boxes!
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| Westport, CT
BIG FALL SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070
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Nov 6 - 9
Our next Big Book Sale Event
FALL 2026
Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9, 2026
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Once again, there will be thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for adults and children of all ages, plus antiquarian and vintage children’s books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks.
Event hours, information about featured specials, and other event details will be posted here approximately six weeks before the event.
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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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Oct 24 - 28
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
- Celebrating Our 73rd Year 1954-2026
- Over Half a Million Gently Used ITEMS - More than 60 Categories!
- Books
- Comics
- Manga
- Artwork
- Academic texts
- Posters
- Magazines
- Puzzles, Games (board and computer)
- Movies, CDs, Vinyl records
- Sheet music, Music scores, URTexts
- - and much more! All donated by our local community
- October 24 to 28, 2026
- 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
BIG Fall Sale Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Avenue SE
(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)
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Nov 6 - 8
- Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual FALL SALE
- November 6, 7, and 8
- Friday, 9AM to 5PM
- Saturday, 9AM to 5PM
- Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM
- 10,000 SORTED BOOKS!
- All Donated. 80% Hardcover
- Something for Everyone!
- Fiction, history, sci-fi, biography, non-fiction
- Mystery, romance, politics, environment, religion
- Autobiography, horror, adventure, humor
- Western, travel, cooking
- ONE ENTIRE ROOM OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS!
- Featuring for this sale: MEDIA BLOW-OUT
- Thousands of DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks
- No admission fee - GREAT PRICES
- Most books are $1, $2, or $3
- All children's books $1 each
- All media $1
- Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
- Dealers are welcome
- Follow us on Facebook for periodic updates
- Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
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| Des Moines, IA
500,000 Books! YWRC BOOK SALE Iowa's Biggest Book Sale 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue 515-235-0414
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Oct 15 - 19
- 2026 YWRC BOOK SALE!
- Iowa's Biggest Book Sale will once again pack the 41,000 sq. ft. building!
- October 15 to 19, 2026
- Select from THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of used and rare items - Something for everyone!
- Collectible Books!
- Records, CDs, DVDs!
- Games, Puzzles!
- Artwork!
- BOOK SALE HOURS
- OPENING NIGHT Admission: $20
- Thursday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- FREE ADMISSION
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Credit cards accepted
- Questions? Contact info@iowasbiggestbooksale.org
- 12,000 customers from 37 different states and 139 Iowa towns attended previous book sales. Don't be left out - plan YOUR trip now!
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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
- Credit cards accepted
- **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
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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
Fall Sale! Friends of Stinson Memorial Library District Stinson Library 409 S Main Street 618-833-2521
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Oct 9 - 11
- Friends of Stinson Memorial Library FALL BOOK SALE!
- Thousands of Books
- Great Prices:Hard Back $1. Paper Back $.50.
- Vintage books individually priced
- Members Only Sale
- Friday Oct 9, 4-6pm
- You may join at the door for $5/year
- Public Sale
- Saturday Oct 10, 8am-2pm
- Sunday Oct 11, 1-3pm
- Shop early for best selection, then return on Sunday for the bag sale!
- Books are not picked over. No restrictions!
- Credit cards accepted from your phone
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| Antioch, IL
Antioch Library Friends 757 Main St 847-395-0874
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Oct 30 - Nov 1
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:430
- 3,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
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| Arlington Heights, IL
 Fall Book Sale Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N Dunton Ave 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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| Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library 320 N. State St 815-708-9497
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Oct 13 - 17
- Mon-Thu 10-7:30, Fri, Sat 10-4:30
- Preview: Wed 5-7:30, Friends; join at door
- 6,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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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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Nov 14 - 15
- Sat 9:30-2:30, Sun 1:30-3:30
- Thousands of books; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $10/bag provided; some items priced individually
- Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
- Zelle accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50--$2
- Zelle accepted
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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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Oct 2 - 4
- FRIENDS OF FOUNTAINDALE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
- FEATURING FULL TABLES!!
- A room packed with books, Children’s books and more. Nonfiction, Fiction and Foreign Language books.
- Books donated from the community and from the library
- Friday October 2 - Sunday, October 4
- Member Sale
- Friday, October 2, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
- Open to members only or $4.00 admission
- Saturday, October 3, 9:00 am to 10:00 am
- Open to members only or $4.00 admission
- Open to the Public
- Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 4, noon to 3:00 pm
- $5.00 Bag Sale ALL DAY (bag provided)
- NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions
- Sorted into categories for easy shopping
- Great Prices CASH OR CHECK ONLY
- 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—Unique and Rare
Bookstore
- Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
- 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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| Bradley, IL
Bradley Public Library 296 N Fulton Ave 815-932-6245
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Oct 2 - 3
- Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-1
- 1,500 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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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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Oct 10; Dec 12
- 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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| 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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Nov 7 - 8
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
- No scanners
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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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Oct 16 - 18
- Fri noon-4, Sat 9-3, Sun 1-4
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $7/bag provided
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
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| Champaign, IL
FriendShop Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St 217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sun 1-4
- 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
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| Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library 712 Sixth St 217-345-4913
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Nov 13 - 14
- Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$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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Sept 26 - Oct 3
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee, $10/family
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5; Sat, Sun $3/bag sale
- Some books removed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Chicago, IL
Ronald Williams Library (near Foster & Kimball) Northeastern Illinois University 5500 N. St. Louis Ave 773-442-4400
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Nov 4 - 6
- Wed, Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8-6
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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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 Held at: Kimbark Plaza E 53th and Kimbark
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Oct 10 - 12
- Sat, Sun 9-6, Mon 9-2
- 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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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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Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5
- 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
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 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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Oct 16 - 18
- 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
- Credit cards accepted
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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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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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| Edwardsville, IL
 St. Andrews Episcopal Church 406 Hillsboro Ave
Entrance from the back of the church, exit through the front door
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Nov 13 - 14
- Saint Andrews’ Book Sale!
- Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition!
- 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell!
- Reservations no longer required!
- And There's More:
- Friday Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm
- Saturday Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
- Dealers welcome; no early sales
- For more information: www.facebook.com/standrewsbookfair/
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| Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Parkfest St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team Leclaire Park 800 Hale Ave
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Oct 18
- Sun 11-5
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; .50-$1
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| Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library 200 N Third 217-342-2464
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Nov 28
- Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
- 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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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books books; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
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| Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church 9N889 Nesler Rd
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Nov 20 - 21
- 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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| 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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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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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 847-639-2274
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Nov 20 - 21
- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sat $5/bag
- Local checks only
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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Nov 5 - 14
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- Some books sold online
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| Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library 40 East Simmons St 309-343-6118
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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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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
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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 Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane St 630-469-0879
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Nov 14; Nov 27
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit, Venmo, debit cards accepted
- 9-2
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| Glencoe, IL
 Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave 847-835-5056
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Oct 3 - 5
- Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, Mon 9-5
- Preview: Fri 4-7, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
- Thousands of books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag
Ongoing
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| Glenview, IL
Friends of the Glenview Library Used Bookstore 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. Occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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| Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Lane 847-223-5313
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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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 2 - 4
- Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
- 7,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$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 The Book Nook 494 Laurel Ave. 847-432-0216
(Lower Level)
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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
- 2 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
 Huntley Area Public Library 11000 Ruth Rd 847-669-5386 x266
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Dec 12 - 13
- Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
- "Booksellers come by periodically" before the sale, and some sold online
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
- New material added almost daily
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| Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library 201 W. College
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
- 400 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
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| Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library 105 N Liberty St 618-498-9514
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Oct 8 - 10
- Fri 9-3:30, Sat 9-2
- Preview: Thu 3-7 $2 fee
- 3,000 books; 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Nov 3; Dec 1
Ongoing
- Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
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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
- Library hours
- 5,000+ books; .50 and up
- Stock changes daily
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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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Oct 10; Nov 14; Dec 12
- Sat 9:30-1:30
- 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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Nov 6 - 8
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sun $5/bag, refills $4
- Credit cards accepted (min $5)
Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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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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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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| Marengo, IL
 Marengo-Union Library 19714 E. Grant Hwy 815-568-8236
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Oct 10
- 9-3
- 6,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 OR $3/supplied bag
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3 (during school year)
- 5,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Marine, IL
Charles Gravius Memorial Library 202 E. Silver St.
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Oct 10
- Sat 8-3
- 500 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (provided)
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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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Oct 17 - 18
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends (must be a member by end of prior month)
- 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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| Moline, IL
Moline Public Library 3210 41st St
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Bookstore
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| Morrison, IL
Odell Public Library 307 S Madison St. 815-772-7323
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Nov 7
- 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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Oct 17 - 18
- Giant Fall Sale
- 3 Room Sale!
- Better and AV Room
- Friend's Room
- Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
- October 17 and 18
- 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
- October 2026 Highlights
- In the Better Room - Be a Mount Prospector! Check out the GOLD MINE!
- Mine the perfect gem, that awesomely cool find you didn't know you had to have Fun items, vintage and delicate, best condition, specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books, games, puzzles, AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
- Most merchandise is new every sale.
- Be sure to check out Erica's Picks, A celebration of the Oddest Titles in the Northwest Suburbs. Priced $1.00 and up
- October 2026 Sale Featured Items
- All 3 Rooms Back to School Fun Games, Puzzles, Toys, Coloring Books, Graphic Novels, Game/Puzzle/Activity Books, Fruit, Vegetable Carving and Garnishes - make your own stunning centerpieces and fruit bowls for the Holidays!
- Special Section on Pumpkins
- America's 250th Celebration Your last chance to shop our Special Section - Our new country's revolution and its leaders
- 1960's Engineering and Math Books
- 1960's National Park Maps
- 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
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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
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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| 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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| Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane 847-272-6224
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Oct 23 - 24
- Fri, Sat 10-4
- Preview: Thu 6:30-8:30, Friends, join at door
- 2,000 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- NO DEALERS, SCANNING, OR BULK BUYING AT PREVIEW SALE
- Valuable books removed from sale
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 15 - 17
- FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
- October 15, 16, 17, 2026
- Thursday October 15th, 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- ($5.00 fee from 9:30-11:00 AM.)
- Free from 11 AM to closing and free Fri. and Sat.
- Friday October 16th, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Extraordinary collection of 95% donated materials including books, DVDs, games and puzzles
- Over 6000 books in fantastic condition
- Unbelievable prices begin at just $.50 - special volumes & sets up to $10
- Featuring
- Unusually large children's collection (over 1000 books)
- Many signed books
- Foreign language books
- Recent publications
- Best sellers
- Extensive History selection
- Well sorted and easy to locate. You will not be disappointed!
- Don't miss it!
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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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| Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library 14921 S Ravinia Ave 708-428-5100
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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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Oct 9 - 11
- Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
- October 9, 10, and 11
- Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- $5 entry fee
- Friends members free
- Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
- Free admission
- Half-Price Day!
- THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
- 100% donated. No library discards.
- Sorted into over 40 categories!
- Fiction hardcover and paperback books alphabetized by author
- Large collection of Audio Books, Book sets, and unopened DVDs
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's: hardcover 50 cents, softcover 25 cents
- Large supply of records $3
- Large supply of video games $3
- Large supply of puzzles at $2 each
- CDs 50 cents, DVDs $1, BluRays $2
- Large supply of audio books starting at $1
- Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted
- Specialty Room
- Book sets
- Rare and Gift quality books
- Including "The Yale Shakespear"
- Specialty A/V Sets
- Large collection of Mint Stamp Sets
- Assortment of Vintage Posters
- Guidelines for sale days:
- No strollers in sale rooms
- Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
- NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED FOR SCANNING
- Don't miss this well-organized, well-run 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 13 - 17
- Tue-Thu 10-6, 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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| 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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Oct
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 1,000 books; 75% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sun half-price
- No scanning allowed
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
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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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| Princeton, IL
 Princeton Public Library 698 E Peru St 815-875-1331
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Nov 19 - 21
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
- 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% 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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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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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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Oct 23 - 24
- Fri, Sat 10-1
- Fill a bag for a donation
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| Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library 215 N Wyman 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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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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| 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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| Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library 102 W Third St 815-625-1370
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Oct 3
- 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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| Streamwood, IL
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Ave
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5
- .50-$1
- No scanners
- Credit cards accepted
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| Troy, IL
Tri-Township Public Library 209 S. Main St. 618-667-9806
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Oct 2; Oct 17; Nov 6; Nov 21; Dec 4; Dec 19
- 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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Oct 11
- 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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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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Oct 31
- Sat 9-5
- 7,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- 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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| Watseka, IL
Watseka Public Library 201 S 4th St 815-432-4544
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Oct 8 - 10
- Thu, Fri 9-5; Sat 9-noon
- 5,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Friends may purchase books while setting up
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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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| Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Willmette Ave 847-256-5025
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Bookstore
- Mon, Wed, Fri 11-5; Tue, Thu 9-5; Sat 9-4:45; Sun 1-4:45
- Thousands books; .50-$10
- Credit cards accepted
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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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Oct 8
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Thu 7am-3pm
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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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| 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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Dec 4 - 7
Watch this spot for the Holiday 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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Oct 2 - 17
- Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
- HUGE BOOK SALE!
- October 2 - 17
- Members Only Days, Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3
- Membership available at the door, or join online in advance: HERE
- Pre-opening table to verify membership to help traffic flow.
- October 4 through 17: General Public Invited - Open to Everyone
- Sunday, October 4, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sunday, Oct. 11)
- Bag & Box Days Thursday to Saturday, October 15 to 17
- Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $10 (bags and boxes provided)
- OVER 50,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS!
- Free water and snacks. Half of the books have been picked over.
- Books restocked daily. No restrictions on buying.
- Dealers welcome.
- There is a corral area. Boxes provided for larger orders.
- We have team members ready to help bring books to cars.
- Books have been examined by non-professional volunteers. 15 volunteers on site on opening member days
- Due to not having a Spring Sale, we have roughly twice the amount of books as last time (October). All inventory from last sale was donated to a nonprofit so there is no holdover. A random "quarter day" (everything is 25 cents) for ONE DAY only will be introduced in the middle to encourage turnover. That would be communicated through our social media and email list. See pictures and sale updates:
- Great Prices
- Children's paperbacks: $0.50
- Children's hardbacks: $1.00
- Adult paperbacks: $1.00
- Adult hardbacks: $2.00
- CDs $1.00. DVDs $1.00
- Cash, Card, and Check accepted
- New this year: TWO checkouts in the sale room!
- Two Hour parking validation free in the Library Garage. Free street parking on weekends
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| Baton Rouge, LA
60,000 Books! Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum South Stadium Drive at Highland Road 225-578-5925
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April 22 - 24, 2027
- The Annual Friends Book Bazaar
- Presented by Friends of the LSU Libraries
- April 22 through 24, 2027
- Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
- Friday 9 am to 7 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
- More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records!
- Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
- Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest!
- Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
- Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Also Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay
- Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at TABLES ONLY!
- Free admission and parking
- Huge arena! Many books on display!
- Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries https://lib.lsu.edu/friends#bookbazaar
- Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries
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| New Orleans, LA

 Symphony Book Fair 2027 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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| Ann Arbor, MI
 Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair Michigan Student Union Ballroom 530 S. State St. (corner of S. State and S. Univ.) 734-995-1891
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Oct 11
- 47th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
- Sunday October 11, 2026. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- 30 dealers from 10 states will be offering a fine selection of used and rare items
- Books!
- Maps!
- Prints!
- Ephemera!
- $5.00 admission that benefits the William L. Clements Library of the University of Michigan
- For more information contact Jay Platt at 734-995-1891 or jplatt@provide.net
- The Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair has brought together booksellers and dealers from across America for nearly five decades, handling a wide range of old and rare books, Americana, children’s books, autographs and manuscripts, maps, prints, ephemera, photography, fine press material and more.
- See real books. See real people. See a real book fair. See you in October!
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| Dearborn, MI
 Presented by the American Association of University Women-Dearborn at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC) 14900 Ford Road
(2nd floor)
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Oct 2 - 4
- Annual AAUW-D Used Book and Media Sale Our 73rd sale!
- Thousands of books neatly displayed in 40 categories. Plus media!
- Art, History, Military, Children, Cookbooks, Mystery, Vintage/Collectibles, Reference, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and much more...
- Great Prices:
- $1 for mass market paperback, $3 for hardcover
- Accepting cash and credit cards only
- October 2-4, 2026
- EARLY ENTRY- $15 fee
- Friday Oct 2, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- FREE ADMISSION
- Friday Oct 2, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday Oct 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Half-Off Saturday - All books are half off
- Sunday Oct 4, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday $8 Bag Day - 2 bags for $15
- Elevator and curb transport assistance available!
- Contact us at: Booksale.AAUW.dbn@gmail.com
- "Like" us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/AAUW.Dearborn.books
- PROFITS FROM THE BOOK SALE FUND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
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| Lowell, MI
 West Michigan Books at Kent County Youth Fairgrounds 13801 Cascade Road SE
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Sept 30 - Oct 4
- West Michigan Community Booksale
- HUGE Community Book Sale - 5 Day Event!
- A well-organized, categorized book sale with 25,000+ books CDS DVDS Comics
- September 30 - October 4: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily
- PREMIUM ACCESS DAY: ADMISSION: Free
- Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Children's Picture and Story Books - $2
- Hardcover Adult Books - $4 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
- Paperback Adult Books $3
- Comics $3
- REGULAR SALE
- Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Children's Picture and Story Books - $1
- All other books $2 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
- CDs: $2 single, $4 sets
- DVDs: (not including seasons and boxed sets): $3
- DVDs: (seasons and boxed sets): $5
- Audiobooks: $2
- Puzzles: $4, Board games: $5, Comics $2
- BAG SALE
- Sunday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Fill a bag for $8.00
- 20,000 Books 1,000s of Comics, 100s of DVD's and CD's!
- We take cash or credit
- Scanners are OK and welcome
- West Michigan Community Booksale is a Low-Cost Community Book Sale and a family-run project that gets ALL the books directly FROM THE COMMUNITY through our community service called Books In Motion https://www.booksinmotion.org/. We have some of the most popular titles available, as well as extremely eclectic vintage/ antique books that change EVERY sale.
- The books are valuable to readers in general, to collectors and resellers, (Amazon, eBay, Bookstores, Dealers, Etc.) with EXTREMELY reasonable prices.
- This is a sale that is worth coming to!!
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| Mount Clemens, MI
 Tri-County Book Sale at Mount Clemens High School 155 Cass Avenue 248-835-5294
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Oct 23 - 25
- The Tri-County Community Book Sale - Fall Edition! (Oakland, Macomb, Wayne)
- Huge variety! Recently printed to vintage and everything in-between
- Hundreds of DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and video games
- Sale held in a climate controlled High School building; plenty of parking; restrooms available
- October 23-25 Free Admission
- PREMIUM ACCESS DAY
- Friday 9 am to 7 pm
- Adult Fiction & Nonfiction books $4 and Childrens books $2 during Premium Access Day
- TEACHERS NIGHT
- Friday 4 pm to 7 pm
- Teacher's/Homeschoolers who provide proof of teaching at checkout receive a 20% discount off of their purchase
- GENERAL SALE
- Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
- Books lightly sorted...categorized as Fiction, Non-Fiction, Antiquarian or Childrens A treasure hunt with many hidden gems to be found!
- Great Prices
- Adult fiction/ Non-fiction books - $2, Children’s Books - $1, Magazines $1
- Book enthusiasts - you need to be here!
- Book store owners and antiquarians come on down!
- Amazon/Ebay resellers are welcome!
- Hey parents! - kids books galore!
- Note:
- PREMIUM ACCESS DAY - BOOKS ARE $4, CHILDREN'S BOOKS $2 and MAGAZINES $2 (all day: 9 am to 7 pm)
- DVDs (not including seasons) - $3.
- DVDs (seasons and box sets) - $5
- Audiobooks - $2
- Video Games (Xbox, Wii, PStatn, Etc.) - $3
- Puzzles, Board Games & other miscellaneous items - $3-$5
- Discount for Teachers and Homeschool Families:
- We extend a 10% discount to any teacher or home school family regardless of which day you purchase books. Please provide evidence of eligibility (we're flexible!)
- Cash or credit (no checks)
- Scanners welcome!
- See us on Facebook
- We are a family-run community book sale
- A portion of your purchase goes to Mount Clemens High School student activities!
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| Saint Joseph, MO
BIG FALL SALE! St. Joseph Public Library at: Downtown Library 927 Felix St 816-236-2107
*Enter to the left of the main library entrance, no stairs.) (Free public parking across the street from the sale; dock available for loading only)
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Oct 17 - 21
- Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
- Over 12,000 items
- Books
- DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
- 50% donated, 50% ex-library
- Sorted by genres or interest areas! Has Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
- Sale Hours
- Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 17: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door)
- Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, October 18, 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, October 19, 9 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
- Tuesday, October 20: ½ Price Day!
- Wednesday, October 21: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
- We accept payment by cash, check or card
- Annual Holiday Sale in December; Vintage and Local Interest Sale in March
- For more information contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us
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| Dayton, OH
 Book Fair Foundation, Inc. Annual Dayton Book Fair at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds 645 Infirmary Road 937-999-4491
(Just off US 35)
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Oct 30 - Nov 1
- ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR - GIANT BOOK SALE!
- One of the largest sales in the country! The Dayton Book Fair is expanding into a second building! All books will be on tabletops - nothing on the floor!
- Even more books this year than ever, including an enormous number of books from the venerable Duttenhoffer Book Store in Cincinnati.
- We expect to have well over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories!
- October 30 through November 1, 2026
- Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- $20 Admission: Wrist bands go on sale Tuesday, September 29 at www.daytonbookfair.com/wristbands and admission is by numerical order. (It takes literally 90 seconds for everyone to get through the door!)
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
- Sunday is bag day -- everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included)
- Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers!
- User-friendly sale with great amenities:
- Pleasant climate controlled environment
- Ajacent free parking
- We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes.
- And our annual 5K race is on Sunday morning-- all participants get a gift card to the sale and there's a cash prize --- all to benefit our building fund. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Dayton/RabbitHoleRomp
- Proceeds benefit local non-profits chosen each year.
- For more info www.daytonbookfair.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/daytonbookfair
- And while you're here, don't forget to check out , Rabbit Hole Books, (29 W. First St.) a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton!
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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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Nov 9 - 11
- The Friends Fall BIG Book Sale
- Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
- THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
- Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
- Advance Sale for Members Only November 9
- Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm - CHECK IN BEGINS AT 9:30 AM
- $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
- Registration will begin at 9:30 am
- Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
- General Sale Hours, all invited
- November 10
- Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
- $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
- November 11
- Wednesday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 6:30)
- Bring your own grocery-size bags: $7 for the first bag, $5 for each additionsl bag
- SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
- CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM PURCHASE
- Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
- We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
- Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
- Check our website
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