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| Addison, IL
SCARCE
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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Feb 1 - 13
- Mon-Fri 9-4:30, Sat 9-noon, following week same hours
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $4; LPs $2, CDs, DVDs $1
- Some items removed
- Credit cards accepted, $10 minimum; no checks
- Masks required
- "For the Love of Reading" children's storybook collection sale. Select titles of brand-new, hard-to-find storybook compilations available for $5. Titles include storybook collections from Disney, Pete the Cat, Paw Patrol and more.
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 9-4:30, Sat 9-noon
- 4,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $4; LPs, CDs $2, DVDs $1
- Some items removed to sell online
- No restrictions
- Credit cards accepted, $10 minimum for credit/debit card purchases. No personal checks.
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| Algonquin, IL
Canceled
Algonquin Area Public Library
Eastgate Branch
115 Eastgate St.
847-658-4343
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July
- This sale is canceled. Watch this spot for the next great sale.
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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
Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396
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May 7 - 8; (Next scheduled sale: Oct 8 - 9)
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
- 25,000 books; 80% donated; 55% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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| Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library
409 S Main St
618-833-2521
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June; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3; Sun bag sale (bags provided
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| Antioch, IL
Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874
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Oct 7 - 10
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .25-.50; Sun $5/bag
Ongoing
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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 10; (Next scheduled sale: May 8)
- Sat 9:15-4. The fire marshal limits shoppers to 36 at a time; numbers given out at 8:45.
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus media, collectibles, coffee table, first eds, etc.; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .50; DVDs $1
- Some books removed & sold online
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 10,000 books; 90% donated
- Monthly rotating stock
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| Belleville, IL
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
at St. Paul United Church of Christ
115 West B St.
618-257-5545
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May
Watch this spot for details on this great event!
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| Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library
320 N. State St
815-544-3838
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April; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Wed-Fri 10-7:30, Sat 10-noon
- Preview: Tue 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam.
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most .50 or $1
- Books are hardly picked over at all; some sold in ongoing cart.
Ongoing
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| Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S Church Rd
630-766-4642
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June
- Thu 3-8, Fri noon-5, Sat 9-noon
- 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Sat 9-noon: Summer Reading Kick Off Event (all welcome). Garden Club plant sale.
Bensenville Community Garage Sales all weekend
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| Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library
2701 Harlem Ave
708-795-8000 x3020
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Ongoing
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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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March; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-3
- 1000 books; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1, Sun: 1/2 price
- Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
- Credit cards accepted
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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| Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais Public Library
250 W. John Casey Rd
815-933-1727
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July
- Fri 9-3, Sat 9-1
- Preview: Thu 4:30-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 70% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1; Sat bag sale, using $5 library book tote
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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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March; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, 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
- Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, audio, video, CDs, books on CD; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. Non-profits with ID contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
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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; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Wed 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 75% 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
- Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; hardcover, audio books, DVDs, vinyl records $2; all other items .25-.50
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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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May; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8
- Preview: Thu 4-7, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
- Some books removed for sale online
- Final week half-price, final weekend $2/bag
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| Chicago, IL
The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
312-255-3501
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July 29 - Aug 1
- Thu, Fri: noon-8; Sat, Sun 10-6
- Preview: Wed 4-8pm, associates at $100+ level. Anyone interested in joining our Associates (and gaining access to Preview Night) can call (312) 255-3599
- 120,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $3; Sun half price (some .25)
- No visitor parking lot; limited parking on area streets (restrictions apply, so read signs. Garage parking in neighborhood. Validated parking at 100 W Chestnut St (enter on Clark))
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| Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society
5624 N Newark Ave.
773-631-4633
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June
- Sat 8-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$20
- Credit cards accepted
- Yard sale
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| Chicago, IL
Chicago Book and Paper Fair
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall
1340 W. Washington Blvd.
847-722-8949
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June
Watch this spot for details on the next great Book and PaperFair!
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| Chicago (Bessie Coleman), IL
Bessie Coleman Branch Library
731-45 E. 63rd St.
312-747-7760
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Blackstone), IL
Blackstone Branch Library
4904 S. Lake Park
312-747-0955
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April
- Sat 9:30-3
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- •Cash, check (with ID), credit card accepted
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| Chicago (Douglass), IL
Douglass Branch Library
3353 W 13th St
312-747-3725
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Gerber/Hart), IL
Gerber/Hart Library
1127 W Granville Ave
773-381-8030
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Ongoing
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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 9 - 11
- Sat, Sun 9-6, Mon 9-2
- 40,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus AV materials; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $2; children's .50-$2; A/V .50-$1. Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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| Chicago (King), IL
King Branch Library
3436 S. King Dr.
312-747-7543
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (North Austin), IL
North Austin Branch Library
5724 W. North Ave
312-746-4233
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Oriole Park), IL
Oriole Park Branch Library
5201 N. Oketo
312-744-1965
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Scottsdale), IL
Scottsdale Branch Library
4101 W. 79th St.
312-747-0193
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Sherman Park), IL
Sherman Park Branch Library
5440 S. Racine
312-747-0477
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Ongoing
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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 (Southeast), IL
Southeast Branch Library
1934 E. 79th St.
312-747-7177
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Uptown), IL
Uptown Branch Library
929 W. Buena
312-744-8400
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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 (West Belmont), IL
West Belmont Branch Library
3104 N. Narragensett
312-746-5142
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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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Sept
- Fri, Sat 9:30-2, Sun 1-4
- 4,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sun $2/bag or $4/FOL bag
- Cash only
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 3; (Next scheduled sale: May 1)
- 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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| Collinsville, IL
Collinsville Memorial Library
408 W Main
618-344-1112
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Feb 12 - 13 (VERIFIED); (Next scheduled sale: March 12 - 13 (VERIFIED))
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- 1,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
- Masks required. 10 person max at a time.
- Call 618-344-1112 for 30 minute reservation time.
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| Crystal Lake, IL
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
at Algonquin Township Road District Garage
3702 US Rte 14
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Bookstore
- Green Spot Used Books: Tue-Sat 10-3
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1-$10
- Books are picked over; no restrictions.
Store located in Suite 104
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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 5 - 6
- 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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June 12; (Next scheduled sale: July 10)
- Sat 9:30-12:30
- no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1-$3
- Rare books sold online
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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; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Fri, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1-4:45
- 7,500+ books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1.50; trade pb $1; children's .25; CDs and Audio books $1-$4
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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; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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| Downers Grove, IL
American Association of University Women Downers Grove Area Branch
at Henry Puffer School
2220 Haddow Ave.
630-225-8162
(On Belmont Rd., south of Ogden Ave, north of Belmont Station)
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June
Watch this spot for the next wonderful AAUW book sale!
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| East Dundee, IL
Dundee Twp. Public Library
555 Barrington Ave
847-428-3661
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March; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Thu 5:30-8:30pm, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2; Sat noon-2 $5/bag
- $10 fee for using scanner
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| Edwardsville, IL
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
406 Hillsboro Ave
618-656-1294
(Enter at back of church, exit normal entrance door.)
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March 5 - 6; (Next scheduled sale: May 7 - 8)
- Thu-Sat by appointment only (limited to 12 at a time)
- 20,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, vinyl, puzzles, games; Most .25-$3
- Sign up for the sale online HERE Sign-up can also be reached through the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church website at www.standrews-edwardsville.com or those without computer access can call 618-656-1294.
- You may sign up for half hr. increments, but no more than 6/day (3 hrs). Cancel if you are unable to attend.
- Masks are required
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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 17
- 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
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June
- Sat 9-1
- 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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| Elmhurst, IL
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch
NEW LOCATION!
at: Sandburg Middle School
345 E. St. Charles Rd
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Aug
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Library
2 Conti Parkway
708-769-6224
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Ongoing
- During Library Hours
- 3 Bookcases of books
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| Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S Troy Ave
708-422-8522
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April
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
- Preview: First Day (Sat), $5 fee
- 2,000 books; 95% 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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| 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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April
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-1:30
- 2,000 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3; Fri: purchase Library book bag for $10 fill for free; Saturday - $5 disposable plastic grocery bag sale all day
- Cash preferred - Local checks accepted with DL#, phone # and identification
- Watch this spot for the next sale
Ongoing
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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
1243 W. Galena Ave
815-821-2665
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April 1 - 3; (Next scheduled sale: Aug 5 - 7)
- Thu 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, music, mags, etc.; .25-$2.50 average
- Yes, the books are available previously at the store, but NOT at the sale prices
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 65,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- 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; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $3/bag
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| Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library
127 James St.
630-232-0780
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June
- Thu 5-9pm, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 12,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $1; Sat $10/bag
- Numbered admittance stickers given out at upstairs Library Circulation Desk starting at 9am for Thursday's 5pm sale opening.
- Geneva Swedish Days Sale
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| Gillespie, IL
Friends of Gillespie Library
at 1st United Methodist Church
Rt. 16 West
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Oct
- Sat 8-noon
- Preview: Fri 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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Feb 20 (VERIFIED); (Next scheduled sale: May)
- Sat 10-2
- 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; Media $1
- Antique/collectible books half of online prices
March
- Sat 10-2
- 5,000 books; 98% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; children's $1; most adult books $2
- Masks required and a 45 minute shopping limit per guest is appreciated (although we can be flexible if necessary)
- Semi- private shopping appointments also available on select weekdays. Please email the organizer for details. friends@gepl.org
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| Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056
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June; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 5-8pm, Friends members, Glencoe residents only
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $3/bag
Ongoing
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| Glenview, IL
Glenview Library Used Book Shop
1930 Glenview Rd.
847-901-5910
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; $1-$5; mags, maps .25, A/V .50-$3
- 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.
618-452-6238
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June 3 - 5
- Fri 4-9, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $5 fee, Friends free
- 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; DVDs .50; Sat $5/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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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 10-4, Sat 9-3, Sun 10-3
- 4,000 books; 25% 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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| Harwood Heights, IL
Eisenhower Public Library
4613 N Oketo Ave
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April 10; (Next scheduled sale: April 24)
- Sat 2-4
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
Oct
- Fri 10-4, Sat 10-4
- Preview: Thu 6-8, Friends, join at door $5
- "Thousands" of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
- Preview: thu 7-8:45pm, Friends
3,000 books, 50% donated, 35% hardcover, sorted; .75-$1.50
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| Herrin, IL
Herrin City Library
120 N 13th St.
618-942-6109
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Aug 7 - 9; (Next scheduled sale: Oct 2 - 4)
- Sat noon-5, Mon 10-5
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
- Occasional author visits
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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; .25 & 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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Feb 2 (VERIFIED); (Next scheduled sale: April 6); (Next scheduled sale: May 4)
April
- Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat 8:30-1
- Preview: Thu 3-7pm, $2 entry fee
- 5,000 books; 98% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Fri 1pm $3/bag; Sat 3/bag (bags provided)
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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| Johnsburg, IL
Johnsburg Public Library
3000 N Johnsburg Rd
815-344-0077
(2 blocks north of Chapel Hill Rd)
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June
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30
- 10,000+ books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; includes, movies, music; .25-$2
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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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| Kewanee, IL
Kewanee Public Library District
102 S Tremont St.
309-852-4505
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Sept 4
- Sa 7-11
- Hog Days parade, flea/craft fair, rides, food booths
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| Knoxville, IL
Knoxville Public Library
200 E Main St. (downtown Public Square)
309-289-2113
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Ongoing
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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 17 - 19
Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
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| Lake Villa, IL
Lake Villa District Library
1001 East Grand Ave
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Ongoing
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| Lake Zurich, IL
Ela Area Library
275 Mohawk Trail
847-438-3433
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Ongoing
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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 10; (Next scheduled sale: May 8)
- Sat 10-1
- Preview: Sat 9-10am, Friends; join at door $10
- 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Cash Only
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| Lemont, IL
Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St
630-257-6541
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Oct
- Fri 9-7, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-3
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sun 1pm $2/bag
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 28 - 29
- Sat 9-5
- 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; (Next scheduled sale: 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
309-836-7206
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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 .75; 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 25 - 26
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 10 books half price
- 6,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plluse 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks .75 & up; hardcovers $2
- 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-Wed 8-4
- 750-1000 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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Oct
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- 1,500 books; 40% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $2/bag (bags provided) excludes software items
- Bake sale
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun (Sep-May) 1-3
- 1,200 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .10; CDs, DVDs, audiobooks $1
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Marine, IL
Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.
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May
- Fri 8-6
- 800 books; 100% 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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April; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 10-7 (closed Sun)
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri everything $1; Sat .50, (children's 2/.25); Mon $3/bag
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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; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 6-9pm, 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'; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
- $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
|
| Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave
708-535-2027
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June; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- Table of books and mags.
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| Mokena, IL
Mokena Community Public Library
11327 W 195th St
708-479-9663
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May; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Fri noon-5, Sat 9:30-3
- Preview: Fri 11-noon, Sat 9:930, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Moline, IL
Moline Public Library
3210 41st St
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Bookstore
- Mon 10-6 Tue 10-6, Wed-Sat 10-4
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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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| Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library
1170 N Midlothian Rd
847-566-8702
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April 10 - 11; (Next scheduled sale: May 8 - 9)
- Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- 6,000 books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus videos, cassettes, CDs, LPs, books on CD; children's .25 & up; adult .50 & up; A/V as marked
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
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
|
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)
|
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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May 27 - 29; (Next scheduled sale: Sept)
- Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
- Preview: Thu 4-7 pm, $5 fee
- 5,000 books; 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
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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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| Normal, IL
Normal Public Library
206 W College Ave
309-452-1757
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Sept
- Sat 8-4, Sun 1-4, Mon 9am-7pm
- Preview: Fri 4:30-7pm, $5 (12 and under free with paying guardian)
- 14,500 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's same as adults; A/V $2; Sun $5/bag, Mon free day
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| North Aurora, IL
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
113 Oak St
630-896-0240
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Aug 6 - 8
- 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.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; 70% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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| North Riverside, IL
North Riverside Public Library
2400 S. Des Plaines Ave
708-447-0869
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April; (Next scheduled sale: Oct 1 - 3)
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 70% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.25; trade pb $1.25-$1.50; CDs $1.50, DVDs $2, books on CD's $2.50; Sun $4/bag
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| Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224
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Ongoing
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| Oak Brook, IL
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700
|
April
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
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library
at Oak Park and River Forest High School
201 N Scoville
708-383-8200
(cafeteria)
|
Aug
- Sat 9-5
- Preview: Fri 6-10, $5 admission and $10 charge for each electronic device
- Sorted; not 'picked over'
- Fee for electronic device on Fri
Credit cards accepted
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| Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
708-428-5100
|
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1
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| Ottawa, IL
AAUW
Riverfest
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July 28 - 29
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| Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149
|
June; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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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
- 3,000 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; audiobooks $2, CDs, DVDs $1; last day, Sat $2/bag
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| Paris, IL
Paris Public Library
207 S Main St.
217-463-3950
|
Sept
- Fri 4-6pm, Sat 10-4
- 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus DVDs, audiobooks; .50-$3; DVDs, audiobooks .50-$1
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| Park Forest, IL
Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Blvd.
708-748-3731
|
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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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
- Quiet Reading Room is temporarily functioning as an ongoing used book sale. Book Nook is also now open with bargain items.
- Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors. No more than 5 people in the room at one time.
- Both
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| Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th
|
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
|
Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
|
| 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)
|
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
|
Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
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| Peru, IL
Peru Public Library
1409 11th. St
815-223-0229
|
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
|
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
|
Aug
- Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4, Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-2
- 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; DVDs, VHS & audiocassettes free
- Credit cards accepted
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| Princeton, IL
Princeton Public Library
698 E Peru St
815-875-1331
Parking: Drive along the west side of the library, past the book drop, to the back of the building
|
April 15 - 17 (VERIFIED)
- Thu 10-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2
- Preview: Wed 4-7pm, Friends; may NOT join at door - must join prior to this date.
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sat bag sale
July 22 - 23 (VERIFIED)
- Thu 10-8, Fri 10-5
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sat bag sale
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| Princeville, IL
Lillie M. Evans Library
207 N. Walnut St.
309-385-4540
|
Aug
- Library Hours
- 2,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's $1; Prices drop every week; final week $4/bag
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| Quincy, IL
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey St
217-223-1309 x 257
|
Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- Some donated books selected to sell online
Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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| Quincy, IL
Unitarian Church
1479 Hampshire St.
217-222-5468
|
April 24
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| Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255
|
May 7 - 22; (Next scheduled sale: Oct 1 - 16)
- 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
|
Ongoing
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| Rock Island, IL
Friends Bookstore
30/31 Branch Library
3059 30th St
309-732-7303
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Bookstore
- Open during library hours
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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
|
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
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50
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| Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-529-1641
|
April; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; children's .25
Ongoing
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| Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library
906 Hart Rd.
518-899-2285
|
Ongoing
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| Saint Charles, IL
St. Charles Public Library
One S 6th Ave
630-584-0076
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April
- Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs, videos, audio tapes, etc.; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's $1; A/V $2; Sun $10 grocery bag, $12 cloth library bag (buy cloth bag and fill)
- Better book silent auctions
- Visa/MC accepted
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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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| Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Twp District Library
130 S. Roselle Rd
|
May 8; (Next scheduled sale: July 10)
- Sat 9-2
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 90% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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| Springfield, IL
Lincoln Library
326 S 7th St
217-753-4900 x 5602
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June
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10 and up
- 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
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| St. Joseph, IL
St. Joseph Twp-Swearingen Memorial Library
201 N 3rd St
217-469-2159
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Dec 4 - Jan 28, 2020 (VERIFIED)
- Mon, Wed 1-8pm, Tue, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
- 2,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Because of COVID, there will be a limit as to how many people can be in the sale at one time.
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| Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library
102 W Third St
815-625-1370
|
April; (Next scheduled sale: Oct 2)
- Sat 8-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
|
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 2; (Next scheduled sale: April 17)
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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| Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St
217-367-4057
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April; (Next scheduled sale: Aug)
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 beginning at 3pm. Line forms at 4pm. No electronic devices at preview.
- Thousands of books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs, books on CD; Most $1 or less; some newer books in Friends Sun: Half Price, Mon free
- No scanners on preview night. Scanners may be used at regular sale, beginning Fri 9am.
- During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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| Urbana, IL
UC Books 2 Prisoners
Independent Media Center
202 S Broadway
217-708-4608
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April
- Sat 9-6
- 7,500-10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .25-$1
- We do remove some for online sales, but not systematically nor with an eye to what collectors would want. We pull textbooks under 5 years old because we can get more money from them.
- 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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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
847-244-7651
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April; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's 2/.25
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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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April; (Next scheduled sale: Oct)
- Sat 8-1, Sun 11-1
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 5,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Bake sale
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| Wheaton, IL
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St
630-868-7592
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Aug
- Wed, Thu 9-9; Fri, Sat 9-5
- Preview: Tue 5-9, Friends, join at door $25
- 30,000+ books; not 'picked over'; Sat bargains; no media at this sale. Media sale in September.
- 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
- Sat 8-noon
- Preview: Fri 10-noon, 25% markup
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2-$5
- Rummage sale
Oct
- Thu 7-3
- Preview: Tue 10-noon, 25% markup
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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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 6 - 8
- 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 Judd St
815-338-0542
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-4
- 30,000 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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Sept 4 - 5
- Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
- 10,000+ books; 95% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Yorkville's Hometown Days
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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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| Baton Rouge, LA
Canceled
Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
NEW DATES! NEW LOCATION!
John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
225-578-5925
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April 1
- We regret to announce that the big book sale will not be held in 2021
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| Detroit, MI
Detroit Festival of Books!
Eastern Market
Shed 3
2934 Russell Street
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July 18
- 4th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest)
- Sunday, July 18, 2021
- FREE entry!
- Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) will take place inside Shed 3
- This is the main and largest shed at Eastern Market in Downtown Detroit
- The book festival will feature over 100 vendors from all over the USA & Canada, selling BOOKS:
- Used
- Rare
- Antiquarian
- Unusual
- Ephemera
- Authors - and more
- ALSO:
- Vinyl records
- Comic books
- Creative arts
- Vintage board games - and more!
- Food, beer and funk music!
- Questions? books@detroitbookfest.com
- Bookfest Home Page
- Facebook event page
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| Lansing, MI
Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
Same location as last year
Causeway Bay Hotel and Conference Center
6820 South Cedar St.
517-332-0112
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May 2
- 71st Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
- The Midwest's Largest Book & Paper Show!!
- Sunday May 2, 2021 - (Postponed from October 2020)
- 9:30am to 5:00pm
- Admission is $5, children 13 and under free.
- Averaging over 70 dealers from the midwest and around the country offering MORE THAN A MILLION ITEMS FOR SALE!
First Editions
Autographs
Illustrated Books
Maps
Science Fiction
Sheet Music
Sports Programs |
Children's Books
Michigan History
Travel
Vintage Magazines
Civil War
Rare Books
Americana |
Photographs
Fine Bindings
Mysteries
Ephemera
Literature
Cookbooks
Ads |
Postcards
Art
Private Press
Trade Cards
Sciences
Film
Prints & Posters |
- Questions? Email mmabda@curiousbooks.com or call 517-332-0112.
- Presented by Mid-Michigan Antiquarian Book Dealers Association
- For directions and a map visit us at curiousbooks.com/shows.html
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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)
248-645-7840 ext 365
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April 25 - May 2
- 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
- April 25 to May 2, 2021
- Pre-sale
- Sunday April 25
- 8:15 am to 11:00 am
- $20 entry fee for first shot at the books
- Regular Sale Hours - Admission free
- Sunday April 25
- Monday-Saturday April 25 to May 1
- Sunday May 2
- Great prices, 50¢ and up
- 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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| Jefferson City, MO
Canceled
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 Route T
573-634-2464
From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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March
- We are sad to announce that the March 2021 sale is canceled. Watch this spot for a return in 2022!
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| St. Joseph, MO
Rescheduled Sale!
Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library
at East Hills Shopping Center
3702 Frederick Avenue
816-236-2107
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April 1
- Watch this spot for new details on the great book sale!
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| Hendersonville, NC
SPRING SALE!!
Friends of Henderson County Library
at 1940 Spartanburg Hwy (Route 176)
(next door to Dollar General)
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May
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| Kennett Square, PA
Canceled
Unionville HS Gymnasium
750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82)
610-347-1600
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Feb 20 - 21
- We are sad to announce that the huge February 2021 Book Sale is Canceled. We hope to be back next year
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| Lancaster, PA
Friends of Lancaster Public Library
NEW LOCATION
In the former Bon Ton building
Park City Mall
600 Park City Center
717-917-6228 (text preferred)
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May 24 - 26 (VERIFIED)
- NEW DATES! NEW LOCATION!
- *** Please read below the PA rules regarding mandatory masks and distancing ***
- 250,000+ Quality Used Books
- Sorted into 40 categories including sets
- Plus thousands of other items including
- Vinyl records
- Sheet music
- Audio books
- CDs and DVDs
- Large Location - handicapped accessible
- Over 1/2 books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks - all categorized.
- Other individually priced books $3 and up including some very nice collectibles.
- Current fiction and nonfiction, will also be for sale. And, so much more!
- All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
- NEW DATES
- Monday May 24, 7AM-8PM
- Tuesday May 25, 9AM-8PM
- Wednesday (half price day) May 26, 9AM-6PM
- NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL
- Free Parking
- There is a food court and several restaurants in the mall.
- Credit Cards accepted
- All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends.
- *** The location isn’t the only thing that will be different about this year’s sale. Masks will be required, a maximum of 250 people in the space, social distancing in effect, etc… but it will go on (We will abide by whatever PA rules are in effect in May)! ***
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| Fond du Lac, WI
Annual Sale
Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW
at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Fond du Lac Ave ( old 45)
Held in RECREATION BUILDING
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May 13 - 16
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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