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July, 2024
25-27Elmwood Park
25-26Princeton
26-28Geneva
26-27Rock Island
26-30Southport, CTTent Sale
26-28Urbana
29-8/29Saint Joseph
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago


August, 2024
1-10Freeport
2-4Arlington HeightsSummer Book Sale!
2-6Homer Glen
2-4Saint Charles, MO250,000+ Items!
2Troy
3BellevilleCheck This
3Colfax
6Jerseyville
8-11Wheaton
9-10EdwardsvilleBig Sale
9-10Fox River Grove
10Batavia
10Brighton
10Lansing
10Waukegan
16-20Palos Heights
17-31Plano
17Troy
22-24Glen Carbon
22-25Louisville, KYSummer Sale
23-24Charleston
23-24Lincoln
24-25Urbana
29-9/1Romeo, MICheck This
30-9/2Redding, CTBig Sale
?Paris
?Pinckneyville
?Princeville
?Roselle
31-9/1Yorkville
Sales in September and beyond...
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Addison, IL
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AddisonCheck This
Bolingbrook
Carbondale
Champaign
Chatham
Decatur
Freeport
Glenview

Gurnee
Highland Park
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 (South Shore)
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

September, 2024
3Jerseyville
6-8Ann Arbor, MI71st Annual Sale!
6Troy
7Colfax
7Deerfield
7Macomb
12-15Lake ForestTHE BEST SALE!
14Batavia
14Brighton
14-15Glen Ellyn
14-16Glencoe
14-15Huntley
14Lansing
18-22ElginBig Sale
19-21Knoxville, TNFall Book Sale
21Troy
27-28Mokena
?Charleston
?Macomb
?Mascoutah
?Nashville

October, 2024
1Jerseyville
3Winnetka
4-6Antioch
4-6Dearborn, MIBig Sale
4-6Hampshire
4-19Red Bud
4Troy
5-6Chicago (Edgewater)
5Colfax
5Marine
5Midlothian
5Sterling
6Union
11-13Cary
12Batavia
12Brighton
12-14Chicago (Hyde Park)
12Lansing
16-18Chicago
19-20McHenry
19-20Mount ProspectBig Sale
19Troy
20Edwardsville
25-26Northbrook
25-26Rock Island
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
?AnnaCheck This
?Carbondale
?Cherry Valley
?DeKalb
?Des Plaines
?Galesburg
?Gillespie
?Golden, COMega Sale!
?Lemont
?Lexington, KYBig Sale
?Lisle
?Mattoon
?Oak Brook
?Palatine
?Palos Park
?Peoria
?Washington
?Winnetka

November, 2024
1Troy
2Colfax
2Morrison
5Jerseyville
7-16Freeport
9Batavia
9Brighton
9Glen Ellyn
9Lansing
14-16Princeton
15-16Charleston
16Troy
22-23Elgin
29Glen Ellyn
30Effingham
?Urbana
?Waukegan
?Western Springs

December, 2024
3Jerseyville
6-9Terre Haute, INBig Sale
6Troy
7Colfax
7-8Huntley
14Batavia
14Brighton
14Lansing
21Troy
?Geneva

January, 2025
No sales to display for this month

February, 2025
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!

March, 2025
No sales to display for this month

April, 2025
No sales to display for this month

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Golden, CO


Mega Sale!
Jefferson County Library Foundation
Whale of a Used Book Sale
at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Avenue
303-403-5075





Oct

Watch this spot for details on the next Whale of a Book Sale!

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Redding, CT


The Mark Twain Library
at Redding Community Center
37 Lonetown Road (Route 107)
(GPS: 41.310787, -73.38534)
203-938-2545

JUST FOLLOW OUR GREEN DIRECTION SIGNS!


Aug 30 - Sept 2

63rd Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

Labor Day weekend dates are Friday August 30, 2024 to Monday, September 2, 2024
Over 60,000 books for sale organized in 75 categories!
Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am – Friday ONLY)
Free parking and refreshments are available for purchase.

Friday: 9-4 prices as marked
Saturday: 10-4 prices as marked
Sunday: 10-4 half price day
Monday: 9-4 $10 for a box full of books

Where: The Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding CT
Questions? Email us at bookfair@marktwainlibrary.org

Debit and credit cards accepted

Book Fair Highlights

Collector’s Corner
A special section at the Mark Twain Library Book Fair, that is filled with
rare and beautiful editions and is one of the most popular spots.
Collector’s Corner highlights - AVAILABLE SOON


Other Highlights
This year’s fair has a number of exciting offerings for shoppers.
Other Highlights - AVAILABLE SOON


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Southport, CT


Pequot Library
720 Pequot Avenue (Exit 19 off I-95)
203-259-0346



July 26 - 30
  • PEQUOT LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE
  • One of the largest book sales in New England
    • Our Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far!
    • The five-day sale is held in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot, and in the Auditorium and Reading Room of the Library.
  • Over 100,000 Items in More Than 60 Categories!
    • Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
    • and Unique Specials!
  • Please check our website often for updated lists of specials, categories, and for more information: CLICK HERE
  • Friday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 30
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $4 Hardcovers | $3 Paperbacks | $1.00 Mass Market | $4 LP’s
      • Auditorium: As Marked | $.50 Comics | Specials as Marked | CDs $2, DVDs $3
    • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $3 Hardcovers | $2 Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $4 LP’s
      • Auditorium: $1.00 | $.25 Comics | 20% off Specials | CDs $1.50 DVDs $2
    • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $2 Hardcovers | $1 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $2 LP’s
      • Auditorium: 25% Off Books | $.25 Comics | 50% off Specials | CDs and DVDs $1
    • Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $1 Hardcovers | $.50 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $1 LP’s
      • Auditorium: 50% Off Books | $.10 Comics | 50% off Specials | CDs and DVDs $.50
    • Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!  
  • All items gently used and donated to Pequot Library
  • Admission is FREE and open to the public
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted.
  • Scanners and other wireless devices welcome in sales areas. (Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted)
  • *Trinity Episcopal church hosts its “Park for Food” drive from Fri., July 26 through Sun., July 28 during the first days of the Summer Book Sale.
    • Park in their lot on the corner of Pequot Ave. and Center St. from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in exchange for canned food or cash.* Please note that on Friday July 26 the lot is only open for parking until 2 p.m.
  • All proceeds support Pequot Library’s books, services, programs, and exhibitions for adults and children, serving more than 45,000 participants a year. 

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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)


Oct 26 - 30

Watch here for details on the next great enormous 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

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

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Anna, IL


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

Oct

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

Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874

Oct 4 - 6
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-3
  • 1,500 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings

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Arlington Heights, IL


Summer Book Sale!
Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-506-2663





Aug 2 - 4

Friends of the Library Summer Sale August 3-4, 2024

No scanning is permitted

Friday August 2: 6 pm - 8 pm Members’ Night  (Membership required)
Saturday August 3: 9 am – 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales  
Sunday August 4: Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale
  Noon - 4 pm Adult Sale (no discounts)

The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.  The Adult sale will feature non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction; vintage books; books in foreign languages; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; and audiobooks. The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs. 

Auction and Buy It Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor.  Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday August 3 at 2 pm.  Buy It Now features unique books and items; BIN sales continue through Sunday August 4 at 2 pm 

Friday Members’ Night (Numbers Available for Members’ Night August 2 starting at 9 am):  

  • A person must be a member to enter Members’ Night.  Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends  ($5 individual, $10 family).
  • To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday August 2 at 9 am.
  • Friday Members’ Night Line-Up:  Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry

Sale Requirements & Information:  

  • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device.  Please call or text outside the salerooms.
  • Children’s Sale Only:  25% Teacher discount with valid ID.  Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
  • Everyone’s patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is located at 500 N Dunton Avenue.  
The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards and PayPal for payment.  

Questions?  Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 847-506-2663

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



Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 9-1
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


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

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Belleville, IL


Concordia United Church of Christ
7600 State Route 163
618-476-3377

Aug 3
  • Concordia United Church of Christ presents
  •  Ladies Day Out Event! 
  • Featuring a great Book Sale and MORE!
    • Saturday August 3, 2024
    • 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Lots of books! The book sale will benefit the ministry of Concordia Church and the church camp ministry at DuBois Center
  • Numerous crafters and vendors from the area will be here to display their wares!
  • A wonderful summer lunch will be available!
  • And don't miss the delicious bake sale items!!!
  • Come enjoy a nice day of relaxed fun and get some great deals!
Belvidere, IL

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
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
Bolingbrook, IL

Friends of Fountaindale Library
300 W Briarcliff Road
630-759-2102



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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
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
Brighton, IL

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

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted
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)

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

Oct 11 - 13
  • Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
  • Special pricing for teachers with current I.D., except Sunday Bag Sale. Non-profits with I.D. Contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale. Cash and checks only
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
  • Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles
Charleston, IL

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

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


Sept
  • Wed 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
Charleston, IL

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



Aug 23 - 24; Nov 15 - 16
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
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

Oct
  • Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2, last weekend $3/bag
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
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

Ronald Williams Library
(near Foster & Kimball)
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
773-442-4400

Oct 16 - 18
  • Wed-Fri 8am-9pm
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Cash, checks, PayPal or Zelle
  • Free parking on west side of St. Louis Avenue, and along Bryn Mawr, btwn St. Louis and Pulaski. Paid Parking also available.
Chicago (Edgewater), IL

Edgewater Branch Library
6000 N Broadway
312-742-1945



Oct 5 - 6
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
  • 4,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $2-$3
  • Credit Cards accepted
Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

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

Ongoing
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)

Oct 12 - 14
  • Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • 40,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus AV materials; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
Chicago (South Shore), IL

South Shore Branch Library
2505 E. 73rd Street
312-747-5281

Ongoing
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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
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)

Aug 3; Sept 7; Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
  • New books donated weekly and added to the others
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 7
  • 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

Oct
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag
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
Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922

Downtown, just south of Metra train station


Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 475-500 books

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings

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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


Aug 9 - 10
  •  St. Andrews' Summer Book Fair! 
  • More than 20,000 books in good condition, priced to sell
    • 100% donated
    • The books are sorted by category with some categories also alphabetized by author.
    • Priced to sell!
  • Categories include fiction (hardcover and paperback), children’s books, history, literature, pets, sports, regional history, cookbooks, gardening, art, biography, music, humor, large print, religion, reference, science fiction and much more. 
  • And There's More:
    • DVDs!
    • Puzzles!
    • Music!
  • Friday, August 9, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
  • Saturday. August 10  
    • Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • No reservations required!
  • Dealers welcome
  • No early sales
  • Now taking credit cards in addition to cash & checks
Edwardsville, IL

Leclaire Parkfest
St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team
Leclaire Park
800 Hale Ave
618-656-1929

Oct 20
  • Sun noon-5
  • 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
  • Leclaire Parkfest: music, food, games, cars, etc.
Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



Nov 30
  • 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

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Elgin, IL


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



Sept 18 - 22
(No further information on this 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
Elgin, IL

Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd



Nov 22 - 23
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
  • Credit cards accepted
Elmwood Park, IL

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

July 25 - 27
  • Thu, 9-8:30; Fri, Sat 9-4:30
  • 3,000 books; 30% donated; 70% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
  • Credit cards accepted over $5


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

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

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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

Aug 9 - 10
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1
  • 2,000 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $5/bag
  • Cash or local checks only


Ongoing
  • Library hours M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; trade pb $1; children's .50; media $1, games, puzzles, etc: $1
  • Credit cards accepted ($1 added fee)
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



Aug 1 - 10; Nov 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

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

July 26 - 28; Dec
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
  • 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
  • Credit cards accepted
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 22 - 24
  • Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Glen Ellyn, IL

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



Sept 14 - 15; Nov 9; Nov 29
  • 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)

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Glencoe, IL


Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056


Sept 14 - 16
  • 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

Glenview Library
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.
    Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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 4 - 6
  • 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
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
  • 15 shelves constantly restocked
Homer Glen, IL

Homer Township Library
14320 W 151st St
708-301-7908

Aug 2 - 6
  • Fri 8:30-4, Sat 8:30-3, Mon 8:30-9pm (closed Sun)
  • 3,000 books; 95% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1

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Homewood, IL


Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055


Bookstore
  • Sat 10-4
Huntley, IL

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

Sept 14 - 15; Dec 7 - 8
  • Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
  • 5,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


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
at York's Antique and Craft Mall
Booth #31
1847 South Main St.



Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
Jerseyville, IL

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

Aug 6; Sept 3; Oct 1; Nov 5; Dec 3
  • 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.

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Lake Forest, IL

THE BEST SALE!
Friends of Lake Forest Library
at Lake Forest Recreation Center
400 Hastings Road



Sept 12 - 15
  • Friends of Lake Forest Library 48th Annual Book Sale
  • September 12 to 15, inside at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Free admission and parking; walk to train and historic Market Square
  • MEMBER PREVIEW:
    • Thursday September 12, 9 AM to 5 PM
    • Memberships are available at the door. 20% surcharge on purchases.
  • PUBLIC SALE:
    • Friday September 13, 9 AM to 8 PM
    • Saturday September 14, 9 AM to 5 PM (Teachers, First Responders, Active Military 25%discount)
    • Sunday September 15, 9 AM to 5 PM (Half price day!)
  • Over 100,000 donated books carefully sorted, arranged, and individually priced
  • Over 115 Categories:
    • Collectors, Biographies, Vintage Children, Military, U.S. and World History, Sports, Science Fiction, Music, CDs, DVDs, Photography, Children, Cooking, Gardening, New Fiction, Graphic Novels, Puzzles and more!!
  • Scanners allowed in place
  • Credit cards accepted
  • For more information and to volunteer: friendslflibrary@gmail.com or www.lakeforestlibrary.org 
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



Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions

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Lemont, IL


Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St




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 23 - 24
  • 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



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 7
  • 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

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
Marengo, IL

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

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
Marine, IL

Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.



Oct 5
  • 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

Sept
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • 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

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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


Oct 19 - 20
  • 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



Oct 5
  • 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

Sept 27 - 28
  • 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
Morrison, IL

Odell Public Library
307 S Madison St.
815-772-7323

Nov 2
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Morton Grove, IL

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

Ongoing

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



Oct 19 - 20

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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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
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
Nashville, IL

Nashville Public Libary
219 E Elm St
618-327-3827



Sept
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
  • 5,000 books; 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
  • Fall Fest
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

Oct 25 - 26
  • 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
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

Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

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Palos Heights, IL


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


Aug 16 - 20
  • Sat 9-4, Mon 9-8, Tue 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 5:30-8pm, $10 (Friends free)
  • 5,000+ books; 80% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Tue 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

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.
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

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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 17 - 31
  • 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

July 25 - 26
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5
  • 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4


Nov 14 - 16
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
  • 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
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; Free-will donation
  • Books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and occasionally puzzles, plants, and more available


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

Oct 4 - 19
  • Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Ongoing
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

July 26 - 27; Oct 25 - 26
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation

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Rockford, IL


Rockford Public Library
214 N Church St
815-965-7606


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
Rolling Meadows, IL

Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050

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

Aug
  • Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4
  • 2,500 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Round Lake, IL

Round Lake Area Library
906 Hart Rd.
518-899-2285

Ongoing
Saint Joseph, IL

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



July 29 - Aug 29
  • Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Wed 1-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 (closed Sun)
  • 2,500 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Salem, IL

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

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

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

Oct 5
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult $1, A/V $1
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


Aug 2; Aug 17; Sept 6; Sept 21; Oct 4; Oct 19; Nov 1; Nov 16; Dec 6; Dec 21
  • 9-noon
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
Union, IL

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

Oct 6
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Urbana, IL

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



July 26 - 28; Nov
  • Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 - NO SCANNERS at previes
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
  • During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
  • Credit cards accepted


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

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



Aug 24 - 25
  • 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
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

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

Aug 10; Nov
  • Sat 1-4:30
  • no buyer restrictions
  • $1 adult; or $5/bag (BYOB)


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
Western Springs, IL

Thomas Ford Memorial Library
800 W Chestnut St.
708-246-0520

Nov
  • Sat 8-1, Sun 11-1
  • 1,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1-$2; Sun 1/2 price sale
Wheaton, IL

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

Aug 8 - 11
  • 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.

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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)

Oct 3
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Thu 7am-3pm
Winnetka, IL

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

Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
  • Rummage sale
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 31 - Sept 1
  • 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)

Dec 6 - 9

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Lexington, KY


Lexington Central Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5505

(Conference Room A)


Oct

Watch here for details on the next great book sale!

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Louisville, KY

Summer Sale
Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
502-897-9845



Aug 22 - 25
  •  HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE BIG SUMMER BOOK SALE  - The region's best book sale!
  • All the nooks and crannies of Locust Grove’s Audubon room will be filled -  MORE than 20,000 BOOKS!
  • Members' Preview
    • Thursday August 22,  10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Membership can be purchased at the door at the preview, or in advance - see our Membership Page or call Locust Grove
  • General Public Sale, August 23 to 26
    • Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The books are sorted into many categories including:
    • History
    • Travel
    • Fiction
    • Mysteries
    • Art
    • Science
    • Literature
    • Cookbooks
    • Children's - and more!
  • Great Bargains!
    • Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers
  • Special section of Finer books are individually priced 
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
  • All proceeds from our book sales support Locust Grove’s continued educational and preservation projects.
  • Watch for the next great sale in December!

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Ann Arbor, MI

71st Annual Sale!
AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch
Annual Used Book Sale
at Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 East Huron River Drive
844-973-6287



Sept 6 - 8
  • AAUW 71st Annual Used Book Sale, Ann Arbor Branch
  • Visit one of the LARGEST used book sales in Michigan
    • 30,000 BOOKS!
    • Organized by genre and subject
    • 100% Donated, 40% HARDCOVER
  • Most books $3 or less, others priced as marked
  • September 6 to 8, 2024
  • Preview: Friday 8am-10am
    • Dealers and other buyers invited to attend - Special Early Admission fee $15
  • Free Admission
    • Friday 10am-8pm
      • Please note: All books that we have selected to sell are available starting at 8am on Friday. We reserve the right to remove more valuable books late on Friday.
    • Saturday 10am-8pm
      • All books HALF price!
    • Sunday 10am-3pm
      • One shopping bag full for $8
  • Find a bargain in collectible books as well!
  • Great Prices range $1 to $10
    • Cash, Credit Card, or Check accepted
  • Dealers & Collectors welcome! But all shoppers must do their scanning/shopping at the tables. Storage space only for books you intend to purchase.
  • Book dealers must register their tax numbers or be charged sales tax.
  • Book Sale Hotline: 844-973-6287
  • Free Parking
  • Presented by AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch, Inc.
  • Proceeds directly fund college scholarships, promoting the AAUW mission of education and equity for women.

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Dearborn, MI



Presented by the American Association
of University Women-Dearborn
at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC)
14900 Ford Road

(2nd floor)



Oct 4 - 6
  • FALL BOOK & MEDIA SALE
  • Thousands of books neatly displayed in 40 categories -  and media!
  • Art, History, Military, Children, Cookbooks, Mystery, Collectibles, Reference, CD, DVD, and much more...
  • October 4, 5, 6, 2024
  • EARLY ENTRANCE- $15 fee
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • FREE ENTRANCE
    • Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
    • Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
      • Sunday Bag Sale
  • Great Prices:
    • $1.00 & $2.00
    • Come back for Bag Sale day, Sunday! $8/bag 2 bags for $15
  • Accepting cash, checks, credit/debit cards
  • Elevator and curb transport assistance available!
  • Contact us at : Booksale.AAUW.dbn@gmail.com 
  • "Like" us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/AAUW.Dearborn.books
  • PROFITS FROM THE BOOK SALE FUND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

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Romeo, MI


Romeo Area AAUW
at Community Center
361 Morton Street
810-796-2153

Aug 29 - Sept 1
  • Romeo Area AAUW presents the 50th Annual Book Sale!
  • Featuring 30,000 BOOKS!!!
    • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
  • HUGE selection of children's books and science fiction
    • Music cd's & movie dvd's
    • Comics
    • Puzzles
    • Games
  • August 29th thru September 1st
    • Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm
      • Admission Thursday only: $2 donation to the Scholarship Fund
    • Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday, 10 to 4 pm
    • NO sale Monday
  • Great prices range from 50 cents to $2.00 Some individually priced.
    • Saturday specials throughout the day
    • Buy 2 and get one free on CD's, DVD's, Children's Hardcover books and more.
    • And come back Sunday for a boxful for $7.50
  • Books have not been picked over and there are no buyer restrictions. 
  • Charities, organizations, and other parties interested in books: Contact Debbie Byks at 810-796-2153

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Saint Charles, MO

250,000+ Items!
Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library Book Sale
The Family Arena
2002 Arena Parkway
(Enter at Gate 2)
636-441-2300 x 1542




Aug 2 - 4
  • ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY -- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2024 SUMMER BOOK FAIR
  • August 2, 3, & 4
  • One of the largest Book Fairs in the St. Louis area
  • Over 250,000 items including hardbacks, paperbacks, cake pans, sets, and AV material
  • The 2024 Friends Summer Book Fair will be held at the Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303. Enter at Gate 2
    • Nearly 30,000 square feet filled with the best bargains in town! At this location, customers shop in comfort with wide aisles, cool temperatures (no matter how hot it gets outside), and plenty of convenient free parking.
  • Special Notes for 2024:
    • The 2024 Fair will NOT offer a large order staging area as in past years.
    • Donations are not accepted at the Fair.
    • The 2024 Friends Book Fair will include a silent auction. The auction will be happening in-person during the fair and will feature some of the more valuable materials that were donated this year.
    • Auction hours are 9:00am to 5:00 pm on Friday Only. Items must be picked up by 7:00 pm Friday.
  • Friday, August 2:
  • FRIENDS MEMBERS WILL ONCE AGAIN ENJOY ADVANCE SHOPPING HOURS
    • 9:00 am to noon - Friends members only admission
    • Friends memberships must be received by Friday, July 26 - Purchase a membership now
    • Friends memberships will be sold on Friday immediately after the 9 a.m. opening (Shop at 9:00 a.m. on Friday for the best selection.)
    • Noon to 9:00 p.m. - Open to the general public.
  • Saturday, August 3: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
    • Open to the general public
  • Sunday, August 4: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    • Open to the general public
    • $5.00 a bag day (most items) Standard size plastic grocery bags provided on site.
  • BARGAIN PRICES - GREAT SELECTION:
  • CASH, CHECK or CREDIT accepted
    • Most hardbacks $2, regular size paperbacks 50 cents, oversize paperbacks $1
    • All children's and teen books 50 cents
    • Cake Pans $5
    • AV materials & adult graphic novels priced as marked
    • Some very old books, reference materials and special items are priced separately.
    • On Sunday, books are sold for $5.00 a bag-standard size grocery bags provided.
    • All books sorted into popular categories - easy to find the items you want!
  • Leftovers: The Friends will donate the "leftovers" from the 2024 Summer Book Fair to nonprofit organizations (schools, churches, etc.) who can come on Sunday, August 4, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and pick them up. Books will be given away on a first-come-first-serve basis. Nonprofit organizations interested in any of the leftover items should click here to sign up online or contact Jennifer Compton-Linden at 636-720-3267 prior to the Book Fair.

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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, 2025
  • 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
    • $10 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 strolers 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.
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Knoxville, TN

Fall Book Sale
Friends of Knox County Public Library
at Central United Methodist Church
201 East Third Avenue
865-215-8775



Sept 19 - 21
  • Join us at Friends of Knox County Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale!
    • 15,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks
      • Most priced at $2 or less!
    • Special collections section with collectible and gift-quality items also available!
  • Dates and Times
    • Thursday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
      • Members Preview Day
      • To shop on members preview day, join or renew now or at the door
    • Friday, September 20, 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
      • Open to the public
    • Saturday, September 211, 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
      • Open to the public
      • Pop-up specials starting at 1:00 p.m.
  • No buyer restrictions. Use of scanners is accepted.
  • Cash, check, and most major credit cards accepted.
  • Easy access with free parking; accessible parking available.
  • Proceeds benefit the Knox County Public Library, TN.
  • Visit our website and follow us on Facebook!
  • In addition to our semiannual used book sales, the organization's volunteers run the Friends @ Rothrock Used Book Shop



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