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January, 2025
6-29Saint Joseph
21Bolingbrook
24-25Mokena
24-25Rock Island
31-2/1EdwardsvilleBig Sale
31-2/3Palos Heights
?Springfield
?Wheeling


February, 2025
1-2Arlington Heights
1Colfax
4Jerseyville
7-8Northbrook
7Troy
8Batavia
8Brighton
8Lansing
15Troy
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
24-3/2Highland Park
?Anna
?Charleston
?Palatine
Sales in March and beyond...
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Champaign
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Decatur
Freeport
Glenview

Gurnee
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Homewood
Jacksonville
La Grange Park
Lanark
Marengo
Moline

Pekin
Peoria
Quincy
Rockford
Rolling Meadows
Romeoville
Wilmette
Woodstock

Ongoing Sales

Algonquin
Alsip
Alton
Aurora
Batavia
Belvidere
Berwyn
Bethany
Bloomingdale
Blue Island
Brookfield
Calumet City
Chicago (Hamlin Park)
Chicago (West Addison)
Chicago Ridge
Clarendon Hills
Danvers
De Kalb
Deerfield
DeKalb
Des Plaines
Elburn
Elgin
Elmwood Park
Eureka

Evergreen Park
Forest Park
Fox Lake
Fox River Grove
Frankfort
Franklin Park
Glencoe
Grayslake
Harvey
Highwood
Hinsdale
Huntley
Indian Head Park
Jerseyville
Kaneville
Lemont
Lincolnshire
Matteson
McHenry
Mendota
Midlothian
Morton Grove
Mundelein
Naperville

New Lenox
Northbrook
Oak Lawn
Orland Park
Palatine
Palos Heights
Palos Hills
Park Forest
Park Ridge
Pecatonica
Peoria
Peru
Princeville
Red Bud
Ridge Farm
Roselle
Round Lake
Salem
Stickney
Urbana
Villa Park
Waukegan
Westchester
Zion

Future Sales

March, 2025
1Colfax
1Midlothian
4Jerseyville
6-8Breese
7Troy
8Batavia
8Brighton
8-9Coralville, IABig Sale
8Lansing
12-15Jefferson City, MOOver 100,000 Items!
14-16Rolling MeadowsSpring Book Sale!
15-16Glen Ellyn
15-16Huntley
15Troy
20-23Fond du Lac, WI2025 Annual Sale
20-22Princeton
21-23DeKalb
?Algonquin
?Carbondale
?Elgin
?Fairview Heights
?Glencoe
?Roselle

April, 2025
1Jerseyville
2-5BellevilleBig Sale
3-12Freeport
4-5EdwardsvilleBig Sale
4-5Northbrook
4Troy
5Colfax
10-12Baton Rouge, LABig Sale
12Batavia
12Brighton
12Lansing
19Troy
24-28O'FallonBig Sale
25-27Cary
25-26Rock Island
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
27-5/4Livonia, MIBOOKSTOCK
28-5/21Saint Joseph
?Charleston
?Des PlainesBig Sale
?Evergreen Park
?Mascoutah
?Saint Charles
?Sterling
?Urbana
?Washington
?Waukegan

May, 2025
1-3Wood River
2-17Red Bud
2Troy
3Colfax
3-4Mount Prospect
3-4Park Ridge
6Jerseyville
10Batavia
10Brighton
10Lansing
17Glen Ellyn
17-20State College, PA150,000+ Books!
17Troy
29-31Granite City
?Bensenville
?Cherry Valley
?Galesburg
?Lisle
?Marine
?McHenry
?Mokena
?Terre Haute, INBig Sale
?Winnetka

June, 2025
3Jerseyville
6Troy
7Colfax
7Midlothian
14Brighton
14Lansing
20-22Lancaster, PABig Sale
21Troy
27-28Macomb
?Anna
?Chicago
?Effingham
?Geneva
?Glencoe
?Naperville
?Winnetka

July, 2025
1Jerseyville
4Troy
5Colfax
11-15Newtown, CTHUGE Sale!
12Batavia
12Brighton
12Glen Ellyn
12Lansing
12-13Oak Park
13Union
17Princeton
18-19Northbrook
19Troy
25-26Rock Island
?Algonquin
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago

August, 2025
1Troy
2Colfax
4-27Saint Joseph
5Jerseyville
7-16Freeport
9Batavia
9Brighton
9Lansing
16Troy
22-23Lincoln
28-30Glen Carbon
30-31Yorkville
?Elmhurst
?Paris
?Pinckneyville
?Plano
?Princeville
?Roselle
?Urbana
?Urbana
?Wheaton

September, 2025
2Jerseyville
5Troy
6Colfax
13Batavia
13Brighton
13-14Glen Ellyn
13Lansing
19-21Lake Forest
20Troy
26-28Antioch
?Charleston
?Deerfield
?Elgin
?Macomb
?Macomb
?Mascoutah
?Mokena

October, 2025
3-18Red Bud
3Troy
4Colfax
4Midlothian
4Sterling
7Jerseyville
11Batavia
11Brighton
11-13Chicago (Hyde Park)
11Lansing
12Union
18Troy
19Edwardsville
24-25Northbrook
24-25Rock Island
?Anna
?Carbondale
?Cary
?Cherry Valley
?Galesburg
?Gillespie
?Glencoe
?Hampshire
?Lemont
?Lisle
?Marengo
?Mattoon
?McHenry
?Oak Brook
?Palos Park
?Peoria
?Washington
?Waukegan
?Winnetka
?Winnetka

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Newtown, CT


HUGE Sale!
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
at Reed Intermediate School
3 Trades Lane
(Across from Fairfield Hills)
Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34
203-426-4533




July 11 - 15
  • OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE!
  • July 11 to July 15 -  49th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
    • Friday, 1 - 5
      • $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200
      • Ticket sales start Friday at noon
    • Saturday, 10 - 5
      • $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE
      • Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day
    • Monday, 10 - 7: half-price day
    • Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE 
  • Best organized, most extensive sale in the region and beyond
    • Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room
    • All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre
    • Children’s books organized by reading level, series and subject
  • Over 90 categories, including your favorites:
    • Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more!
    • Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (US, world, military), home improvement and many other areas
    • Children's books: the biggest selection anywhere
    • Jigsaw puzzles and video games
    • Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
    • Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
  • Convenient payment options: cash, check or credit (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and debit cards
  • Unbeatable Amenities
    • Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal
    • Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking
    • Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday
    • Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas
    • Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted
  • UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG

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Gainesville, FL


Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District
Book House
430 North Main St.
352-375-1676

(Across from Truist Bank)


April 26 - 30

Watch here for details on the big Spring 2025 Book Sale!

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Coralville, IA


Shelter House Book Sale
at 860 Quarry Road
319-259-7326



March 8 - 9
  •  2025 Annual Shelter House Used Book Sale 
  • Presenting OVER 40,000 BOOKS!
    • All donated; 40% hardcover
    • Sorted by category for easy shopping!
  • Plus CDs, DVDs, Puzzles and other Media
  • Rare and Antiquarian available
  • Wide range of subjects!
  • Great Prices! Books range from $1.00 to $3.00
  • Early Birds entry pass:
    • Saturday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $10 entrance fee CASH ONLY
  • Free Entry:
    • Saturday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Come early for best selection! Return later for best deals!
  • No buyer restrictions. Scanners allowed.
  • Books have NOT been picked over (except to discard mildewed, damaged, otherwise unsaleable books)
  • Plenty of on-site parking
  • Cash, check and credit cards accepted
  • Refreshments available on site
  • All proceeds support Shelter House programs and support services including housing, employment, and mental health that help hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet.
  • Find more information at: www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale

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Addison, IL



SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records
800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53)
Unit D
630-545-9710

(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)



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
Algonquin, IL

Algonquin Area Public Library
Eastgate Branch
115 Eastgate St.
847-658-4343

March; July

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Algonquin, IL

Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
Alsip, IL

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
11960 S Pulaski
708-371-5666

Ongoing
Alton, IL

Friends of Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)

(Corner of 4th & State Sts)


Ongoing
  • L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
Anna, IL

Stinson Memorial Library
409 S Main Street
618-833-2521

Feb; June; Oct
  • Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Antioch, IL

Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874

Sept 26 - 28
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-3
  • 1,500 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2

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Arlington Heights, IL


Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-506-2663





Feb 1 - 2

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Aurora, IL

Eola Road Branch Library
555 S. Eola Rd.
630-264-3400

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Batavia, IL

Batavia Public Library
10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31)
630-879-8220



Feb 8; March 8; April 12; May 10; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11
  • Sat 9:15-1
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 90% donated
  • Stock replenished several times a week.

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Belleville, IL


Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
Belle-Clair Exposition Center
200 South Belt East
618-257-5545



April 2 - 5
  •  Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 65th BOOK BAZAAR! 
  • 60,000 Items! 100% Donated!
  • Books: fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, CD's, DVD's, games, puzzles and more!
  • Sorted into 40+ categories! Fiction & Mystery separated by author’s last name A-D, E-K, L-Q, R-Z
  • Wednesday, April 2, 9am - 7pm
    • Preview Admission $10
  • Thursday, April 3, 9am-7pm
    • Free Admission
    • $5 off sales over $25
    • $10 off sales over $50
    • $15 off sales over $75
    • $25 off sales over $100
  • Friday, April 4, 9am-7pm
    • Free Admission
    • Half Price Books
  • Saturday, April 5, 9am-1pm
    • Free Admission
    • $5 per bag
  • Free parking every day!
  • Great Prices
    • Paperbacks $1-$3; Hardbacks $1-$5
    • Most Children's books 50 cents - $1
    • Old, New and Unusual - mostly $3-$10 (some higher)
  • Dealer Friendly
    • No buyer restrictions
    • Separate dealer storage and checkout area
  • Credit cards accepted 
  • For Information Contact Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at: memauxiliary@bjc.org 
  • 100% of proceeds go to Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Belvidere, IL

Ida Public Library
320 N. State St
815-708-9497



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bensenville, IL

Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S Church Rd
630-766-4642

May
  • Sat 9-1
  • 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
  • Limited selection of flowers and vegetable plants and houseplants available for purchase.
Berwyn, IL

Berwyn Public Library
2701 Harlem Ave
708-795-8000 ext 3096

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
Bethany, IL

Marrowbone Public Library
216 West Main St.
217-665-3014

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bloomingdale, IL

Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Blue Island, IL

Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.
708-388-1078

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Bolingbrook, IL


Friends of Fountaindale Library
300 W Briarcliff Road
630-739-6154




Jan 21
  • Tue 5:30-8:30
  • 50-100 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
  • Pop-up Cookbook Sale
  • Coinciding with a Cooking Demonstration


Bookstore
  • Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
  • 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
Bourbonnais, IL

Bourbonnais Public Library
250 W. John Casey Rd
815-933-1727

July
  • Fri, Sat 10-3
  • 4,000 books; 70% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; Recent books $5; A/V $1; Sat bag sale, using $5 library book tote
Breese, IL

St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary
at Breese Knight of Columbus Hall
480 North Walnut St
618-526-5351



March 6 - 8
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Thu 10-11am, $6 fee; 11-8pm, $3 fee
  • 25,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri 3pm half price, Sat half-price; Sat 2-4: $3/bag, 4-5: free
Brighton, IL

Brighton Memorial Library
held at 108 Ransom St.
618-372-8450

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

Feb 8; March 8; April 12; May 10; June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted
Brookfield, IL

Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917



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
Calumet City, IL

Calumet City Public Library
660 Manistee Ave.
708-862-6220

Ongoing
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)

March; Oct
  • Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
  • 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
  • No scanners
  • Weather could affect sale - check library website
Carbondale, IL

Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
605 Agriculture Dr
618-453-4305

Bookstore
Cary, IL

Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Rd
847-639-4210

April 25 - 27; Oct
  • Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun bag sale
  • Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
  • Non-profits: contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
Champaign, IL

FriendShop
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St
217-403-5395

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


Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
217-581-6072

(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)



April; Sept
  • Wed 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Charleston, IL

Charleston Carnegie Public Library
712 Sixth St
217-345-4913



Feb
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Chatham, IL

Chatham Area Public Library
600 E Spruce St
217-483-2713

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
Cherry Valley, IL

Cherry Valley Public Library
755 E State St.
815-332-5161

May; Oct
  • Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri,-Sun 9-5
  • Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2, last weekend $3/bag
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
Chicago, IL

Norwood Park Historical Society
5624 N Newark Ave.
312-513-2227

July
  • Sat 8-3
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$100
  • Yard sale
Chicago, IL

Chicago Book and Paper Fair
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall
1340 West Washington Boulevard

Easy Access via CTA and Free Parking


June

Watch this spot for details on the next great Book and PaperFair!
Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

Hamlin Park Branch Library
2205 W. Belmont
312-744-0166

Ongoing
Chicago (Hyde Park), IL

Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Held at: Kimbark Plaza
E 53th and Kimbark

Oct 11 - 13
  • Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
Chicago (West Addison), IL

West Addison Branch Library
7536 W. Addison
312-746-4704

Ongoing
Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Ave.
708-423-7753

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Clarendon Hills, IL


Clarendon Hills Public Library
7 N. Prospect Ave
630-323-8188




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
Colfax, IL

Martin Township Public Library
132 W. Main St
(south end)

Feb 1; March 1; April 5; May 3; June 7; July 5; Aug 2; Sept 6; Oct 4
  • 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
Danvers, IL

Danvers Township Library
117 E Exchange St.
309-963-4269

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
De Kalb, IL

Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
815-753-9838

Ongoing
Decatur, IL

Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St
217-424-2900 x 133



Bookstore
  • Mon, Tue 10:30-2:30, Thu 3-6:30, 2nd and 4th sAt 9:30-12:30
Deerfield, IL

Deerfield Public Library
at Deerfield Farmer's Market
Deerfield Rd. & Robert York Rd.
847-945-3311, x8895



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
Deerfield, IL

Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Rd
847-935-3311, x8895



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
DeKalb, IL

DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568

March 21 - 23
  • 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
DeKalb, IL

Northern Illinois University
Founders Memorial Library (Lobby)
217 Normal Rd
815-753-1094

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


April

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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


Jan 31 - Feb 1
  •  St. Andrews' Book Sale! 
  • January 31 - February 1
  • Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition!
  • 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell!
  • And There's More:
    • DVDs!
    • Puzzles!
    • Music!
  • No reservations required
  • Friday, January 31
    • Hours: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 1  
    • Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Dealers welcome
  • No early sales
  • Cash, checks and credit cards accepted


April 4 - 5

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Edwardsville, IL

Leclaire Parkfest
St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team
Leclaire Park
800 Hale Ave

Oct 19
  • Sun noon-5
  • 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; .50-$1
Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



June
  • Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Elburn, IL

Town and Country Public Library
320 East North St
630-365-2244

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; DVD $1, audio books $2
Elgin, IL

Gail Borden Library
270 North Grove Avenue
847-742-2411



March; 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
Elmhurst, IL

AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP
at Sandburg Middle School
345 E. Saint Charles Road

NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!


Aug

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park Library
1 W Conti Parkway
708-395-1205

Ongoing
  • During Library Hours
  • 3 Bookcases of books
Eureka, IL

Melick Library at Eureka College
301 E. College Ave
309-467-6892



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
Evergreen Park, IL

Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S Troy Ave
708-422-8522

April
  • Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Some books selected to sell elsewhere
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Fairview Heights, IL

Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070

March
  • Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Mon 10-3 (closed Sun)
  • 9,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag; Mon $1/bag
  • Children must be accompanied by parents

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Forest Park, IL


Forest Park Public Library
7555 W. Jackson Blvd
708-366-7171


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
  • New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
Fox Lake, IL

Fox Lake District Library
255 E Grand Ave.
847-587-0198

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Fox River Grove, IL

Fox River Grove Public Library
407 Lincoln Ave
847-639-2274

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)
Frankfort, IL

Frankfort Public Library
21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd.
(S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Franklin Park, IL

Franklin Park Public Library
10311 Grand Ave
847-455-6016

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
Freeport, IL

Voices Book Nook
Lincoln Mall
1255 W Galena Ave
815-821-2665



April 3 - 12; Aug 7 - 16
  • Store hours
  • Half price


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
  • 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
  • Some books sold online
  • All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Galesburg, IL

Galesburg Public Library
40 East Simmons St
309-343-6118

May; Oct
  • Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
  • Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag
Geneva, IL

Geneva Public Library
227 S Seventh St
630-232-0780

June
  • 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
Gillespie, IL

Friends of Gillespie Library
at 1st United Methodist Church
Rt. 16 West

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
Glen Carbon, IL

Glen Carbon Centennial Library
198 S Main St
618-288-1212



Aug 28 - 30
  • Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Glen Ellyn, IL


Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
630-469-0879




March 15 - 16; May 17; July 12; Sept 13 - 14
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Sat 9-2, Sun 1-4 ($10/bag provided)
Glencoe, IL

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056

March; June; Oct
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag


Ongoing
Glenview, IL

Friends of the Glenview Library Used Bookstore
1930 Glenview Rd
847-901-5910



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.
Granite City, IL

Friends of the Library
at Wilson Park Ice Rink
2900 Fehling Rd.
618-550-8334



May 29 - 31
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
  • Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee, 2023 Friends members free
  • 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
  • ID (driver's license) required for checks
Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Gurnee, IL

Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N O'Plaine Rd.
847-244-5150

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Hampshire, IL

Ella's Friends
at Prairie View Garden Center
48W130 Illinois Route 72
847-683-2727



Oct
  • Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
  • 7,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Harvey, IL

Harvey Public Library
15441Turlington Ave.
708-331-0757

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
Highland Park, IL

Highland Park Public Library
The Book Nook
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216

(Lower Level)

Bookstore
  • Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
  • 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
Highland Park, IL

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Rd
847-432-8900

(Enter through synagogue office doors)


Feb 24 - March 2
  • Mon 10-3, Tue 1-6, Wed noon-3, Thu 1-4, Sun 9-11
  • Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Sun $5/paper grocery bag
  • Credit cards accepted

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Highwood, IL


Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave.
847-433-5404




Ongoing
Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
630-986-1976

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • $1-$3
  • 2 shelves constantly restocked
Homewood, IL

Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055

Bookstore
  • Sat 10-4
Huntley, IL

Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Rd
847-669-5386

March 15 - 16
  • Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
  • 2,500 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun $10/bag, $15/2 bags
  • Credit cards accepted
  • About 1/4 of books are from the ongoing sale


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
  • New material added almost daily
Indian Head Park, IL

Indian Head Park Heritage Center
6250 S. Wolf Rd



Ongoing
  • Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
  • 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
Jacksonville, IL

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
201 W. College



Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
  • 400 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
Jerseyville, IL

Jerseyville Public Library
105 N Liberty St
618-498-9514

Feb 4; March 4; April 1; May 6; June 3; July 1; Aug 5; Sept 2; Oct 7
  • Tue 8:30am-8:pm
  • $3/bag


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
Kaneville, IL

Kaneville Public Library
at Kaneville Community Center
2 S 101 Harter Rd
630-557-2441



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
La Grange Park, IL

La Grange Park Library
555 North La Grange Rd.
708-352-0100



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.
Lake Forest, IL

Friends of Lake Forest Library
at Lake Forest Recreation Center
400 Hastings Road



Sept 19 - 21

Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Lanark, IL


Friends of Lanark Public Library
Twice Sold Tales
Unique Mall
504 Illinois Rte 64
815-493-6366


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
Lansing, IL

Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Ave
708-474-2447 x 122



Feb 8; March 8; April 12; May 10; June 14; July 12; Aug 9; Sept 13; Oct 11
  • Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Lemont, IL

Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St



Oct
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
  • Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincoln, IL

Lincoln Public Library
725 Pekin St.
217-732-8878



Aug 22 - 23
  • Fri 9-7, Sat 9-2
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
Lincolnshire, IL

Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
847-634-3650

Ongoing
  • Library Hours
  • Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
Lisle, IL

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675



May; Oct
  • Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
  • Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
  • 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Macomb, IL

Friends of Macomb Library
at Chandler Park
309-252-0196



Sept
  • Sat 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes lots of media; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; media $2
  • Gazebo Art Festival
Macomb, IL

Friends of the Macomb Public Library
at Library Annex
109 E Jefferson St



June 27 - 28
  • Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
  • Heritage Days
Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University
Curriculum Library
Horrabin Hall, room 80
309-298-1101

Sept
  • Mon, Tue 8-4
  • 750+ books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
  • Cash only
Marengo, IL

Marengo-Union Library
19714 E. Grant Hwy
815-568-8236

Oct
  • 9-3
  • 3,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .10-.50
  • Not picked over; no restrictions

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Marine, IL


Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.




May
  • Sat 8-4
  • 99% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (bags provided)
Mascoutah, IL

Mascoutah Public Library
3 West Church St
618-566-2562

April; Sept
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 3-7, Teachers and Educators only - no fee
  • 5,000 books; 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Matteson, IL

Matteson Public Library
801 S. School Ave
708-748-4431

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mattoon, IL

Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621



Oct
  • Sat 8-noon
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
  • Credit cards accepted
McHenry, IL

McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036

North Parking Lot, Entrance B


May; Oct
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends, join at door
  • 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
  • $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mendota, IL

Graves-Hume Public Library
1401 W Main St

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



March 1; June 7; Oct 4
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
Mokena, IL

Mokena Community Public Library
11327 W 195th St
708-479-9663

Jan 24 - 25; May; Sept
  • Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
  • Preview: Fri 10-10:30 and Sat 9-9:30 Friends; join at door
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
Moline, IL

Moline Public Library
3210 41st St



Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-4
Morton Grove, IL

Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Ave
847-965-4220.

Ongoing

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Mount Prospect, IL


Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S Emerson St
847-253-5675




May 3 - 4

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Mundelein, IL

Fremont Public Library
1170 N Midlothian Rd
847-566-8702

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Naperville, IL

AAUW - Naperville Area
at Washington Jr. High School
201 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540



June

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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
Naperville, IL

95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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
New Lenox, IL

New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
Northbrook, IL

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224

Feb 7 - 8; April 4 - 5; July 18 - 19; Oct 24 - 25
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • 2,500 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1


Ongoing
Oak Brook, IL

Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700



Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
708-422-4990

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Oak Park, IL


Oak Park Public Library
834 W. Lake St.
708-383-8200

(cafeteria)


July 12 - 13
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 2-4
  • 40,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted

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O'Fallon, IL


Friends of O'Fallon Public Library
120 Civic Plaza
618-632-3783



April 24 - 28
  • Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library Huge Spring Book Sale
    • No admission fee and no reservations needed!
    • Proceeds to benefit the library and its programs.
  • Days and HoursThursday, April 24 through Monday, April 28 during library business hours:
    • Thursday, 9:00 - 8:00
    • Friday, 9:00 - 5:00
    • Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00
    • Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00
    • Monday,  9:00 - 8:00
  • Prices: $1.00 Hardcover books, non-mass market paperbacks, DVDs, audiobooks, CD's, LPs
    • 15 for $1.00 mass market paperbacks only
    • $5.00 per bag for children's books, excluding specially marked items.
    • Green tagged items are specially priced.
    • Prices may be discounted on different days of the sale. Please check our Facebook page daily during the sale: @ofplfriends
    • The book sale accepts credit cards, cash, and checks.
  • 20,000 plus books!
    • Including fiction, non-fiction, children's, young adult, audio books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, jigsaw puzzles, games, and miscellaneous items.
    • Up to 80% donated material.
  • The sale is so big we couldn't keep it all in one room! Several rooms and areas to explore, all on the easily accessible ground floor of the library, including a room dedicated to children's books.
  • Our non-fiction is sorted into categories including: art/entertainment, biography/memoir, business/investing, cookbooks, education, health, home and garden (including pets and crafts), military, reference, religion/spiritual, science and nature, self help, social political, and sports.
  • Fiction is sorted into genres: classics and poetry, general fiction, Christian fiction, romance, and science fiction/fantasy/horror.. We do attempt to keep the Large Print in one location.
  • No limits on dealers, we do ask that they respect all patrons and volunteers, thanks in advance.
  • For more information: https://ofpl.info/booksale E-mail: admin@ofallonfriends.org
Orland Park, IL

Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
708-428-5100

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
Palatine, IL

Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149

Feb

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Hundreds of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S 71st Ave
708-448-1473

Jan 31 - Feb 3
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4, Mon 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 5:30-8pm, $10 (Friends free)
  • 5,000 books; 80% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Mon bag sale
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
Palos Hills, IL

Green Hills Library
8611 W 103rd St
708-598-8446

Ongoing
  • Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
  • Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
  • Always adding new selections.
Palos Park, IL

Palos Park Public Library
12330 Forest Glen Blvd
708-448-1530



Oct
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
  • 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
Paris, IL

Paris Public Library
207 S Main St.
217-463-3950

Aug
  • Sat 10-4
  • 70% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; DVDs, AV; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
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
Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge Library
20 S Prospect Ave
847-825-3123

May 3 - 4
  • Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
  • Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
  • not 'picked over'; .50-$2
  • No electronic equipment 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.

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Pecatonica, IL


Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th




Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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

Ongoing
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
Peoria, IL

Peoria Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe St.
309-497-2141



Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
Peru, IL

Peru Public Library
1409 11th. St
815-223-0229

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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
Plano, IL

Plano Community Library
15 W North St
630-552-2009

Aug
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
  • 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last 6 days, $4/bag
  • Credit cards accepted
Princeton, IL

Princeton Public Library
698 E Peru St
815-875-1331

March 20 - 22
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Wed 4-6pm, Friends
  • 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4


July 17
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5
  • 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Princeville, IL

Lillie M. Evans Library
207 N. Walnut St.
309-385-4540

Aug
  • Library Hours
  • 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Free-will donation
  • Small, rotating collection of books and movies

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
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
Red Bud, IL

Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255

May 2 - 17; Oct 3 - 18
  • Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Ongoing
Ridge Farm, IL

Elwood Township Carnegie Library
104 N. State St.
217-247-2820

Ongoing
  • Tue-Fri 2-7, Sat 9-2
Rock Island, IL

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street

Jan 24 - 25; April 25 - 26; July 25 - 26; Oct 24 - 25
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation
Rockford, IL

Rockford Public Library
215 N Wyman St
815-965-7606 x610

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
  • .25-$3
  • Some books sold online. No restrictions
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

Spring Book Sale!
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050

March 14 - 16
  • FRIENDS OF THE ROLLING MEADOWS
    • SPRING BOOK SALE
  • Featuring Thousands of Books!
    • Plus CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, vinyl records, and puzzles!
    • Books donated from the community and from the library
  • March 14 to 16
  • Preview Sale ($5 entrance fee - all may attend)
    • Friday, 9 am to noon
  • Regular Sale (no entrance fee)
    • Friday, noon to 4:30 PM
    • Saturday, 9:00 AM am to 4:30 PM
    • Sunday, noon to 4:00 PM - $7 per bag!
  • NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
  • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
  • Bargain Prices
    • Hardcover books $1; Paperbacks $1
    • DVD's $2, CD's $1, records $.50
    • Some items specially priced
  • As a non-profit organization, we provide funds to the library for special equipment, programs and events of interest, not only to Rolling Meadows patrons but also to the surrounding communities.
  • Visit the Friends web site


Bookstore
  • Booksale prices every day during library hours
Romeoville, IL

White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch
201 Normantown Rd.
815-886-2030

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
  • Max price is $1 each
Roselle, IL

Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-529-1641

March; Aug
  • Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
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


April
  • Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • Sorted
Saint Joseph, IL

St. Joseph Twp-Swearingen Memorial Library
201 N Third St
217-469-2159



Jan 6 - 29; April 28 - May 21; Aug 4 - 27
  • Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
  • 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Salem, IL

Bryan-Bennett Library
217 West Main St
618-548-7784

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .25-$1
  • Books, mags, puzzles, videos
Springfield, IL

Lincoln Library
326 South 7th Street



Jan
  • Sat 10-2
  • 25,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
Sterling, IL

Sterling Public Library
102 W Third St
815-625-1370

April; Oct 4
  • 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
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
Troy, IL

Tri-Township Public Library
209 S. Main St.
618-667-9806

Feb 7; Feb 15; March 7; March 15; April 4; April 19; May 2; May 17; June 6; June 21; July 4; July 19; Aug 1; Aug 16; Sept 5; Sept 20; Oct 3; Oct 18
  • 9-noon
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
Union, IL

McHenry County Historical Society
6422 Main St
815-923-2267

July 13; Oct 12
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Urbana, IL

Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St
217-367-4057



April; Aug
  • Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 - NO SCANNERS at previes
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
  • During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
Urbana, IL

University of Illinois YMCA
held at
UI Stock Pavilion
1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave



Aug
  • Sat 8-3 (entrance fee $4 - students free), Sun 11-3 (no admission)
  • 1,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1; Sun 2:30: free
  • Volunteers may purchase before the sale opens; some books donated to another charity
  • Credit cards and Venmo accepted

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Villa Park, IL


Villa Park Public Library
305 S Ardmore Ave.
630-834-1164


Ongoing
  • During Library hours
Washington, IL

Washington District Library
380 N Wilmor Rd
309-444-2241, 309-444-7621

April; 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
Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Public Library
128 N County Street
847-623-2041

April; Oct
  • Sat 1-4:30
  • no buyer restrictions


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books valued at $10 or more are sold online
  • Credit cards accepted
Westchester, IL

Westchester Public Library
10700 Canterbury
(1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd)
708-562-3573

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
  • New books added every week
Wheaton, IL

Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St
630-668-1374

Aug
  • Thu 9-9, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • Preview: Wed 5pm-8pm, Friends, join at door
  • not 'picked over'; books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks; Sat bag sale, Sun bargain day
  • No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
Wheeling, IL

Indian Trails Public Library
355 S Schoenbeck Rd
847-459-4100

Jan
  • Sat 10-2
  • Thousands of books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
  • No scanners until noon
Wilmette, IL

Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave
847-256-5025



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Thousands books; .50-$10
  • Credit cards accepted
Winnetka, IL

Christ Church
470 Maple
(Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay)
847-446-2850

(Annex -West bldg)

June; Oct
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Sat 8am-noon
Winnetka, IL

Winnetka Congregational Church
at Community House/Harkness Hall
620 Lincoln Ave
847-446-0575

May
  • Thu 7-3
  • Thousands of books


Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
  • Rummage sale
Wood River, IL

Wood River Public Library
326 E Ferguson Ave
618-254-4832

May 1 - 3
  • Thu 5-8pm, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .25; CDs, DVDs $1, BluRay $2, mags .10

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Woodstock, IL


Woodstock Public Library
414 W Judd St
815-338-0542


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
Yorkville, IL

Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Rd
630-553-4354

Aug 30 - 31
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 10-3
  • 10,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Zion, IL

Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680

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)

May

Watch this spot for next Special Sale!

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Baton Rouge, LA


Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
225-578-5925




April 10 - 12
  • Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
  • April 10 through 12, 2025
    • Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Friday 9 am to 5 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 4 pm 
  • More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
  • Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest!
  • Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
  • Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back!
  • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted, as are Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay
  • Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at tables only.
  • Free admission and parking
  • Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
  • 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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Livonia, MI

BOOKSTOCK
Another Huge Bookstock Sale!
Laurel Park Place
37700 W. 6 Mile Road
(1/4 mile east of I-275)
248-502-2849

April 27 - May 4
  • BOOKSTOCK - Used Book and Media Sale
  • Over 500,000 gently used Books and Media
  • Over 50 categories of pre-sorted books and merchandise including:
    • Current fiction, children's books, biographies, cookbooks, art books, rare and unusual books, vinyl, Audio books
    • Records, CD's and DVD's
    • Books on tape
    • Dozens of Categories
  • Books are NOT picked over before the sale, and there is no limit!
  • April 27 to May 4
  • Preview Sale - $25 Entry Fee
    • Sunday April 27, 8 AM to 11 AM
  • Regular Hours - Free Entry
    • April 27, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
    • April 28 - May 3 (Monday - Saturday) 11 AM - 7 PM
    • May 4, 11 AM - 6 PM
  • Great prices!
    • FINAL DAY OF SALE -  1/2 OFF ALL BOOKS AND MEDIA
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION - 50% DISCOUNT FOR TEACHERS WITH A VALID I.D.
    • April 29 & 30 Tuesday & Wednesday 2 PM to 7 PM both days
  • POCKET PAPERBACK PALOOZA - Friday & Saturday, May 2 and 3, 11 AM to 7 PM
    • 12 Pocket Paperbacks for $10
  • Click here to see our web site
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  • All proceeds benefit organizations that support the need to read

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Jefferson City, MO

Over 100,000 Items!
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.

March 12 - 15
  • One of the Largest Used Book Sales in the Midwest!
  • Where will you find over 100,000 Items?
  • It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus!
  • There’s something for everyone!
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Puzzles - and more!
  • Sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories!
  • This huge sale runs from March 12 to 56, 2025
  • Preview Sale, March 12
    • Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm  
    • Admission is $5 per person (including children in arms or strollers
  • Free admission, March 13-15
    • Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • We restock Wednesday evening and Thursday and Friday until everything runs out - Come back again and again!
  • Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars – A bargain hunters dream come true!
    • We accept cash, check or credit card
  • Friday all items are half-price 
  • Saturday it’s $5.00 per box!
  • All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE.
  • Amazing deals! You will enjoy this CLEAN, WELL ORGANIZED sale!

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Kennett Square, PA

50,000+ Books!
Unionville HS Gymnasium
750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82)
610-347-1600

Held in the Gym/Café


Feb 22 - 23
  • Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale!
  • Saturday, February 22nd
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 23rd 
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • $15 bag sale all day Sunday!
    • Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag
  • 50,000+ Books for Sale!
  • All books are 100% donated. Books are not picked over before the sale.
    • 30+ sorted and priced genre categories for fiction and non-fiction excluding collectibles, childrens and classics. Separate tables for New Releases and Large Print
    • Extensive children’s area sorted by age/type of reader including Young Adult
    • Significant collection of rare and out of print books, sorted by genre
    • Large separate sorted paperback selection
    • Hand held scanners are allowed
    • Most books $1.00-$5.00
    • Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced.
    • CASH or CREDIT CARD accepted: NO CHECKS!
    • Strollers are only permitted if you have a small child.
      • Small umbrella strollers only - no wagons or pull-behind containers allowed
    • FREE Admission and free convenient parking
  • Large Volume Dealers are welcome; pre-registration is required. Book Sale Website
    • We have an special “cage” area specifically assigned to you that will allow you to store your books while you shop. Your purchases will be boxed and priced while you continue to shop. Please indicate your interest in coming by contacting us through our website to help with the check-in process
  • Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School.
  • UHSBooksale@gmail.com

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Lancaster, PA


Friends of Lancaster Public Library
at Franklin and Marshall College
Alumni Sports and Fitness Center
929 Harrisburg Pike
(for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit
717-295-1950



June 20 - 22
  • 250,000+ ITEMS!
    • Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
  • Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster
  • Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets
  • This year's sale also includes hundreds of unique Fine Arts books
    • Painting books Photography books and more!
    • Unique collections from several sources
  • All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
  • Sale Dates: June 20 to 22
    • Friday, 7AM-8PM
    • Saturday, 9AM-8PM
    • Sunday, 9AM-6PM  Half-Price Day!!
  • Great Prices
    • About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks
    • The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more!
    • Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
    • PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID
  • NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL
  • Venue is handicapped accessible
  • Free Parking
  • All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends.
  • Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com

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State College, PA

150,000+ Books!
AAUW State College Used Book Sale
Penn State University-University Park
Snider Agricultural Arena
Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads

(Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)


May 17 - 20
  •  2025 AAUW State College Used Book Sale 
  • Exceptional quality and selection!
  • Books individually priced and arranged into 30+ categories
  • Children's section alone boasts over 25,000 books
  • Includes puzzles, games sheet music, CDs, DVDs, audio books
  • Fabulous Rare Book Room and Collector’s section
  • SALE DATES: May 17-18-19-20
    • May 17-18-19, 9 am to 8 pm
    • May 20, 9 am to 7 pm
  • Monday and Tuesday are bargain days!!
    • Monday, May 19 is Half Price Day
    • Tuesday, May 20 is Bag Day - $10.00 for a bag of books
  • Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted. Parking is free.
  • booksale@aauwstatecollege.org 
  • Learn more: aauwstatecollege.org/used_book_sale_centre_county/
  • Sale proceeds are used for programs, community grants, and scholarship awards that reflect our mission to advance gender equity for women and girls.
  • Shoppers: Bring your own bags and enjoy our treasure hunt!

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Fond du Lac, WI


2025 Annual Sale
Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW
Altrusa International of FDL
at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Recreation Center
Fond du Lac Ave (old 45)




March 20 - 23
  • The 2025 Fond du Lac AAUW Book Sale!.
  • Working in conjunction with  Altrusa International of FDL
  • 25,000 BOOKS!
    • 180-200 tables full!
    • 14 tables of Children's books!
  • Sorted into 50 Categories!
  • Additional Items - Something for Everyone!
    • Audiobooks
    • DVDs
    • Records
    • Jigsaw puzzles
    • Toys and games
  • Simpler Pricing
    • Most books will be unmarked and cost $2
    • Some books will have stickers with prices on the front cover
    • Saturday: Half Price Day! Sunday: Fill up a box fo $5.00!
  • Premier Night  March 20
    • Thursday 4 pm to 8 pm
    • $5.00 admission
  • General Sale March 21 to 23, Free admission
    • Friday 9 am to 8 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm (Half price)
    • Sunday 10 am to 2 pm (Box sale)
  • Visit our Website
  • Drop-off to donate books is every Tuesday through March 11, 9-2, Bldg E at the Fairgrounds
  • This wonderful book sale tradition began in 1961 - Don't miss it! 



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