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September, 2020 |
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| 4-19 | Hendersonville, NC | Canceled | |
| 18-20 | Lake Forest | Canceled | | 19 | Addison | |
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| 20 | Kalamazoo, MI | Canceled | | 25-26 | Jerseyville | |
| 25 | Marine | |
| 26 | Addison | |
| ? | Belvidere | |
| ? | Bloomingdale | |
| ? | Macomb | |
| ? | Nashville | |
| ? | Normal | |
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October, 2020 |
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| 1-4 | Fond du Lac, WI | Canceled | |
| 1 | St. Joseph, MO | Postponed | | 2-4 | Hampshire | |
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| 2-4 | New Orleans, LA | Canceled | | 2 | Troy | |
| 3 | Colfax | |
| 3 | Sterling | |
| 9-10 | Alton | |
| 10 | Anna | |
| 10 | Decatur | |
| 10-11 | Mundelein | |
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| 16-18 | Mount Prospect |  | | 17 | Lincoln | |
| 17 | Troy | |
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| 24-28 | Gainesville, FL | | | 24-25 | Park Ridge | |
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| 25 | Lansing, MI |  | | 28-31 | Glen Ellyn | |
| ? | Carbondale | |
| ? | Cherry Valley | |
| ? | Collinsville | |
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| ? | Des Moines, IA | | | ? | Des Plaines | |
| ? | Galesburg | |
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| ? | Lexington, KY | | | ? | Lisle | |
| ? | Mattoon | |
| ? | Midlothian | |
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| ? | Oak Brook |  | | ? | Peoria | |
| ? | Waukegan | |
| ? | Winnetka | |
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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 Sun Trust Bank)
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Oct 24 - 28
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
- Celebrating Our 66th Year 1954-2020
- Over Half a Million ITEMS - More than 60 Categories!
- Books
- Comics
- Manga
- Artwork
- Posters
- Puzzles
- DVDs
- Vinyl records
- Sheet music, and much more.
- October 24 to 28, 2020
- Saturday, 9am to 6pm
- Sunday, Noon to 6pm
- Monday, Noon to 6pm
- Tuesday, Noon to 6pm, everything 1/2 price
- Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, everything 10 cents
- Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community.
- Great Prices
- Most regular prices 25 cents to $4
- Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
- Cash or check only - no plastic (an ATM is close by)
- Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart. It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items.
- Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors
- Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records.
- FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper!
- All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
- We do not allow electronic devices for scanning purposes.
- Check our website for Book Sale Procedures
- Friends of the Library encourage shoppers to bring your own bags or boxes
- Follow us facebook.com/FOLACLD and twitter.com/FOLACLD
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| Des Moines, IA
Planned Parenthood BOOKSALE 2020
at Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue
515-234-0414
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Oct
- Please visit the Book Sale website and stay tuned for the announcement of our fall dates for the Book Sale's 60th Anniversary.
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| Addison, IL
SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)
800 South Rohlwing Rd
630-545-9710
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Sept 19 (VERIFIED); Sept 26 (VERIFIED)
- Sat 9-noon
- 4,000 books; 95% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; also vinyl records; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $4; children's $1; LPs, CDs: $2, DVDs $1
- Some books removed for online sales
- Credit cards accepted - $10 minimum. No checks
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 9-4:30
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $4; LPs, CDs $2, DVDs $1
- Higher priced books removed to sell online
- No restrictions
- Credit cards accepted, $10 minimum for credit/debit card purchases. No personal checks.
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| Algonquin, IL
Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
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| Alsip, IL
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
11960 S Pulaski
708-371-5666
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Ongoing
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| Alton, IL
Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396
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Oct 9 - 10; Feb 12 - 13, 2021; May 7 - 8, 2021
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
- 25,000 books; 80% donated; 55% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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| Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library
409 S Main St
618-833-2521
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Oct 10 (VERIFIED)
- Sat 9-3
- Individually priced or $8 bag (bags provided)
- Held on library lawn
- masks & social distancing required; hand sanitizer
- Rain date October 17
Feb; June
- Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3; Sun bag sale (bags provided
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| Antioch, IL
Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874
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Ongoing
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| Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-392-0100
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Nov 7 - 8 (VERIFIED)
Feb 6 - 7, 2021; April
- Sat 9-4:30, Sun 11-4:30 (adults); Children's sale 11-3:30
- Preview: Fri 6-9pm, Friends; entry numbers available to members beginning at 9am. join at door: 6pm
- 75,000 books; 80% donated; 56% hardcover; includes DVDs, records, CDs, tapes; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $2; trade pb $2; teachers: 25% off, must show ID. Adult Sale: Half-Price DVDs, CDs, Vinyl records, VHS. Children's sake: Sunday $5/bag
- Silent Auction Fri 6-9, Sat 9-2
No scanners, cell phones, computers, etc.
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| Aurora, IL
Eola Road Branch Library
555 S. Eola Rd.
630-264-3400
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Ongoing
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| Batavia, IL
Batavia Public Library
10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31)
630-879-8220
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Jan 9, 2021; Feb 13, 2021; March 13, 2021; April 10, 2021; May 8, 2021
- Sat 9:15-4. The fire marshal limits shoppers to 36 at a time; numbers given out at 8:45.
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus media, collectibles, coffee table, first eds, etc.; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .50; DVDs $1
- Some books removed & sold online
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 10,000 books; 90% donated
- Monthly rotating stock
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| Beecher, IL
Beecher Community Library
at Community Bldg. (across from Library)
673 Penfield St
708-946-9090
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Feb
- Fri 8-4, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9pm, $15/bag
- 10,000 books; 70% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; or $10/bag
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| Belleville, IL
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
at St. Paul United Church of Christ
115 West B St.
618-257-5545
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May
Watch this spot for details on this great event!
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| Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library
320 N. State St
815-544-3838
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Sept; April
- Wed-Fri 10-7:30, Sat 10-noon
- Preview: Tue 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam.
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most .50 or $1
- Books are hardly picked over at all; some sold in ongoing cart.
Ongoing
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| Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S Church Rd
630-766-4642
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June
- Thu 3-8, Fri noon-5, Sat 9-noon
- 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Sat 9-noon: Summer Reading Kick Off Event (all welcome). Garden Club plant sale.
Bensenville Community Garage Sales all weekend
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| Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library
2701 Harlem Ave
708-795-8000 x3020
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Ongoing
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| Bethany, IL
Marrowbone Public Library
216 West Main St.
217-665-3014
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Ongoing
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| Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way
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Sept; March
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-3
- 1000 books; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1, Sun: 1/2 price
- Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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| Blue Island, IL
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.
708-388-1078
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Ongoing
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| Breese, IL
St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary
at American Legion Hall
575 N Main St
618-526-5351
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Feb
- Fri- 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 10-11am, $6 fee; 11-8pm, $3 fee
- 25,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri 3pm half pric,Sat half-price; Sun 10:30 all items free
- Fri bake sale
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| Brookfield, IL
Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
- 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library
660 Manistee Ave.
708-862-6220
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Ongoing
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| Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Public Library
at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot
405 W Main St
618-457-0354
(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)
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Oct; March
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half-price
- No scanners
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| Carbondale, IL
Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
605 Agriculture Dr
618-453-4305
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Bookstore
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| Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Rd
847-639-4210
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April 17 - 18, 2021
- Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, audio, video, CDs, books on CD; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. Non-profits with ID contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
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| Champaign, IL
FriendShop
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St
217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 1:30-5
- 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online.
No restrictions - Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles
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| Charleston, IL
Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
217-581-6072
(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)
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April
- Wed 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
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| Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library
712 Sixth St
217-345-4913
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May
- Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; hardcover, audio books, DVDs, vinyl records $2; all other items .25-.50
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| Chatham, IL
Chatham Area Public Library
600 E Spruce St
217-483-2713
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
- Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperbacks .75 or as marked; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
- Not picked over
- Credit cards acceepted
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| Cherry Valley, IL
Cherry Valley Public Library
755 E State St.
815-332-5161
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Oct; May
- Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8
- Preview: Thu 4-7, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
- Some books removed for sale online
- Final Sat half-price, final Sun $2/bag
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| Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society
5624 N Newark Ave.
773-631-4633
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June
- Sat 8-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$20
- Credit cards accepted
- Yard sale
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| Chicago, IL
Ronald Williams Library
(near Foster & Kimball)
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
773-442-4400
(Free parking on west side of St. Louis Avenue, and on Bryn Mawr from St. Louis west to Pulaski. There are a few meters at the university, but for the parking lots and garage, a $5.00 pass is required, purchased at machines in the parking garage, parking lot H, or from Parking Services located in the parking garage)
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Nov
- Wed, Thu 8am-10:45pm, Fri 8-6
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Make checks out to "NEIU Foundation"
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| Chicago, IL
Chicago Book and Paper Fair
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall
1340 W. Washington Blvd.
847-722-8949
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June
Watch this spot for details on the next great Book and PaperFair!
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| Chicago (Bessie Coleman), IL
Bessie Coleman Branch Library
731-45 E. 63rd St.
312-747-7760
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Blackstone), IL
Blackstone Branch Library
4904 S. Lake Park
312-747-0955
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April
- Sat 9:30-3
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- •Cash, check (with ID), credit card accepted
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| Chicago (Douglass), IL
Douglass Branch Library
3353 W 13th St
312-747-3725
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Gerber/Hart), IL
Gerber/Hart Library
1127 W Granville Ave
773-381-8030
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library
2205 W. Belmont
312-744-0166
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (King), IL
King Branch Library
3436 S. King Dr.
312-747-7543
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (North Austin), IL
North Austin Branch Library
5724 W. North Ave
312-746-4233
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Oriole Park), IL
Oriole Park Branch Library
5201 N. Oketo
312-744-1965
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Scottsdale), IL
Scottsdale Branch Library
4101 W. 79th St.
312-747-0193
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Sherman Park), IL
Sherman Park Branch Library
5440 S. Racine
312-747-0477
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (South Shore), IL
South Shore Branch Library
2505 E. 73rd Street
312-747-5281
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Southeast), IL
Southeast Branch Library
1934 E. 79th St.
312-747-7177
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Uptown), IL
Uptown Branch Library
929 W. Buena
312-744-8400
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (West Addison), IL
West Addison Branch Library
7536 W. Addison
312-746-4704
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (West Belmont), IL
West Belmont Branch Library
3104 N. Narragensett
312-746-5142
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Ongoing
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| Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Ave.
708-423-7753
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Ongoing
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| Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills Public Library
7 N. Prospect Ave
630-323-8188
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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-9, Wed, Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
- 200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
- Cart constantly replenished
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| Colfax, IL
Martin Township Public Library
132 W. Main St
(south end)
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Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5; Jan 2, 2021; Feb 6, 2021; March 6, 2021; April 3, 2021; May 1, 2021; June 5, 2021
- Sat 9-noon
- 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- New books donated weekly and added to the others
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| Collinsville, IL
Collinsville Memorial Library
408 W Main
618-344-1112
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Oct; April
- Fri, Sat 9-5
- Preview: Thu 5-8pm, $5 fee
- 2,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag, $10/box
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| Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education
at Algonquin Township Hall
3702 Rt. 14
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Jan 29 - 30, 2021
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Wed prior 3-7 pm, Friends; join at door $5
- 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult books $1
- Credit cards accepted
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| Crystal Lake, IL
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
at Algonquin Township Road District Garage
3702 US Rte 14
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Bookstore
- Green Spot Used Books: Tue-Sat 10-3
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1-$10
- Books are picked over; no restrictions.
Store located in Suite 104
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| De Kalb, IL
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
815-753-9838
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Ongoing
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| Decatur, IL
Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St
217-424-2900 x 133
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Oct 10; Nov 14; Dec 12; Jan 9, 2021; Feb 13, 2021; March 13, 2021; April 10, 2021; May 8, 2021; June 12, 2021
- Sat 9:30-12:30
- no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1-$3
- Rare books sold online
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| Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Rd
847-935-3311, x8895
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
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| DeKalb, IL
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568
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April
- Fri, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1-4:45
- 7,500+ books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1.50; trade pb $1; children's .25; CDs and Audio books $1-$4
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| DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University
Founders Memorial Library (Lobby)
217 Normal Rd
815-753-1094
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50-$1
- Stock turns over regularly
Exact change appreciated
Checks over $5 accepted
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| Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922
Downtown, just south of Metra train station
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Oct; April
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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| Downers Grove, IL
American Association of University Women Downers Grove Area Branch
at Henry Puffer School
2220 Haddow Ave.
630-225-8162
(On Belmont Rd., south of Ogden Ave, north of Belmont Station)
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June
Watch this spot for the next wonderful AAUW book sale!
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| East Dundee, IL
Dundee Twp. Public Library
555 Barrington Ave
847-428-3661
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March
- Thu 5:30-8:30pm, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2; Sat noon-2 $5/bag
- $10 fee for using scanner
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| Edwardsville, IL
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
406 Hillsboro Ave
618-656-1294
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Nov 6 - 7; Feb 5 - 6, 2021; April 30 - May 1, 2021
- Thu-Sat by appointment only (limited to 15 at a time)
- 20,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, vinyl, puzzles, games; Most .25-$3
- Sign up for the sale online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548afa92aa4fa7-standrews. Sign-up can also be reached through the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church website at https://www.standrews-edwardsville.com/ or those without computer access can call 618-656-1294. You may sign up for half hr. increments, as many as required. (If all slots are filled, additional days will be scheduled later. )
- Enter at back of church, exit normal entrance door.
- Masks are required
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| Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
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Nov 28; June
- Sat 9-1
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Elburn, IL
Town and Country Public Library
320 East North St
630-365-2244
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; DVD $1, audio books $2
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| Elgin, IL
Gail Borden Library
270 North Grove Avenue
847-742-2411
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
- 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Credit cards accepted
Some valuable books may be removed to sell online
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| Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd
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Nov 20 - 21
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
- Credit cards accepted
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| Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Library
2 Conti Parkway
708-769-6224
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Ongoing
- During Library Hours
- 3 Bookcases of books
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| Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S Troy Ave
708-422-8522
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April
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
- Preview: First Day (Sat), $5 fee
- 2,000 books; 95% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
- Some books selected to sell elsewhere
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Fairview Heights, IL
Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070
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March
- Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2
- Preview: Thu 5:30-8:30pm, $5 fee (12 or under free)
- 8,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; most .50-$2; Sat $4/bag
- All children must be accompanied by parents on all three days.
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| Forest Park, IL
Forest Park Public Library
7555 W. Jackson Blvd
708-366-7171
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
- New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
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| Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake District Library
255 E Grand Ave.
847-587-0198
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Ongoing
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| Fox River Grove, IL
Fox River Grove Public Library
407 Lincoln Ave
847-639-2274
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Nov; April
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-1:30
- 2,000 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3; Fri: purchase Library book bag for $10 fill for free; Saturday - $5 disposable plastic grocery bag sale all day
- Cash preferred - Local checks accepted with DL#, phone # and identification
Ongoing
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| Frankfort, IL
Frankfort Public Library
21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd.
(S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)
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Ongoing
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| Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park Public Library
10311 Grand Ave
847-455-6016
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Dec 5
- Sat 10-3
- 2,000 books; 25% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
Ongoing
- Library hours
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
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| Freeport, IL
Voices Book Nook
Lincoln Mall
1243 W. Galena Ave
815-821-2665
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Nov 5 - 7; April 1 - 3, 2021
- Thu 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, music, mags, etc.; .25-$2.50 average
- Yes, the books are available previously at the store, but NOT at the sale prices
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 65,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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| Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library
40 East Simmons St
309-343-6118
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Oct; May
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $3/bag
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| Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library
127 James St.
630-232-0780
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Dec; June
- Thu 5-9pm, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 12,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $1; Sat $10/bag
- Numbered admittance stickers given out at upstairs Library Circulation Desk starting at 9am for Thursday's 5pm sale opening.
- Geneva Christmas Walk Sale
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| Glen Ellyn, IL
AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch
at First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn
424 Forest Avenue
630-251-6843
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Oct 28 - 31 (VERIFIED)
- Thu, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-2
- Preview: Wed 6-9pm; $10 fee (children free)
- 10,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1-$2; hardcovers $3 or less; children's most $1; A/V $3 or less; collectibles $5 & up
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| Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
630-469-0879
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Nov 7; Jan; May
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; Media $1
- Antique/collectible books half of online prices
Nov 27
- Fri noon-4:30
- 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1
- Held during Holiday Walk
March
- Sat 10-2
- 5,000 books; 98% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; children's $1; most adult books $2
- Rain or shine; sale held outdoors under the Library portico
- Masks required
June
- Sat 10-1
- Outdoor sale; library parking lot. Limited selection.
Venmo available for contactless payment (cash or checks also accepted).
Facemasks required
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| Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056
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Feb; June
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 5-8pm, Friends members, Glencoe residents only
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $3/bag
Ongoing
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| Glenview, IL
Glenview Library Used Book Shop
1930 Glenview Rd.
847-901-5910
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; $1-$5; mags, maps .25, A/V .50-$3
- Each month various genres are priced half-off
Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage.
Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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| Granite City, IL
Friends of the Library
at Wilson Park Ice Rink
2900 Fehling Rd.
618-452-6238
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June 3 - 5, 2021
- Fri 4-9, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $5 fee, Friends free
- 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; DVDs .50; Sat $5/bag (provided)
- ID (driver's license) required for checks
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| Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Stock is refreshed every Wed. morning
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| Gurnee, IL
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N O'Plaine Rd.
847-244-5150
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Bookstore
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| Hampshire, IL
Ella's Friends
at Prairie View Garden Center
48W130 Illinois Route 72
847-683-2727
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Oct 2 - 4; April
- Fri 10-4, Sat 9-3, Sun 10-3
- 4,000 books; 25% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb .75; children's .50; A/V $1; Sun $5/bag
- Masks and social distancing required
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| Harvey, IL
Harvey Public Library
15441Turlington Ave.
708-331-0757
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
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| Harwood Heights, IL
Eisenhower Public Library
4613 N Oketo Ave
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Jan 9, 2021; Jan 23, 2021; Feb 13, 2021; Feb 27, 2021; March 13, 2021; March 27, 2021; April 10, 2021; April 24, 2021; May 8, 2021; May 22, 2021; June 12, 2021; June 26, 2021
- Sat 2-4
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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| Herrin, IL
Herrin City Library
120 N 13th St.
618-942-6109
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Feb 6 - 8, 2021; April 3 - 5, 2021; June 5 - 7, 2021
- Sat noon-5, Mon 10-5
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
- Occasional author visits
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| Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216
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Bookstore
- Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
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| Highland Park, IL
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Rd
847-432-8900
(Enter through synagogue office doors)
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Feb
- Wed 3-6pm, Thu 10-2, Fri 9-noon
- Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
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| Highwood, IL
Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave.
847-433-5404
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Ongoing
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| Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
630-986-1976
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$3
- 15 shelves constantly restocked
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| Homewood, IL
Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055
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Bookstore
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| Huntley, IL
Corner Books
Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Rd
847-669-5386
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .25 & up
- New material added almost daily
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| Indian Head Park, IL
Indian Head Park Heritage Center
6250 S. Wolf Rd
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
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| Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
at York's Antique and Craft Mall
Booth #31
1847 South Main St.
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Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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| Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library
105 N Liberty St
618-498-9514
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Sept 25 - 26 (VERIFIED)
- Fri, Sat 9-3
- $3/bag, bags provided
- Under the Tent in the library parking lot
- Donations will also be accepted at those times; we really need books in the following categories: Children, Teens, Westerns, and Romance
Nov 3; Dec 1; Jan 5, 2021; Feb 2, 2021; March 2, 2021; April 6, 2021; May 4, 2021; June 1, 2021
April
- Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat 8:30-1
- Preview: Thu 3-7pm, $2 entry fee
- 5,000 books; 98% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Fri 1pm $3/bag; Sat 3/bag (bags provided)
Ongoing
- Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
- Occasional monthly specials. Nov: Coookbooks. Dec: Gift quality
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| Johnsburg, IL
Johnsburg Public Library
3000 N Johnsburg Rd
815-344-0077
(2 blocks north of Chapel Hill Rd)
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Nov; June
- Fri, Sat 9-4:30
- 10,000+ books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; includes, movies, music; .25-$2
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| Kaneville, IL
Kaneville Public Library
at Kaneville Community Center
2 S 101 Harter Rd
630-557-2441
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
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| Knoxville, IL
Knoxville Public Library
200 E Main St. (downtown Public Square)
309-289-2113
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Ongoing
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| La Grange Park, IL
La Grange Park Library
555 North La Grange Rd.
708-352-0100
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
- 5,000+ books
- Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
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| Lake Forest, IL
Canceled
Friends of Lake Forest Library
at Lake Forest Recreation Center
400 Hastings Road
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Sept 18 - 20
- The September 2020 book sale is canceled
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| Lake Villa, IL
Lake Villa District Library
1001 East Grand Ave
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Ongoing
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| Lake Zurich, IL
Ela Area Library
275 Mohawk Trail
847-438-3433
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Ongoing
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| Lanark, IL
Friends of Lanark Public Library
Twice Sold Tales
Unique Mall
504 Illinois Rte 64
815-493-6366
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Bookstore
- Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
- 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; like new books $2-$5; VHS 10/$1, audiobooks .50, DVDs $1
- Not picked over. No restrictions. 100+ titles added weekly. Cash only
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| Lansing, IL
Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Ave
708-474-2447 x 122
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Feb 13, 2021; March 13, 2021; April 10, 2021; May 8, 2021; June 12, 2021
- Sat 10-1
- Preview: Sat 9-10am, Friends; join at door $10
- 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Cash Only
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| Lemont, IL
Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St
630-257-6541
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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| Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Public Library
725 Pekin St.
217-732-8878
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Oct 17 (VERIFIED)
- Sat 9-5
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
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| Lincolnshire, IL
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
847-634-3650
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Ongoing
- Library Hours
- Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
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| Lisle, IL
Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675
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Oct; May
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
- Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
- 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Macomb, IL
Friends of the Macomb Public Library
at Library Annex
109 E Jefferson St
|
June 25 - 26, 2021
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 10 books half price
- 6,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plluse 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks .75 & up; hardcovers $2
- Heritage Days
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| Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University
Curriculum Library
Horrabin Hall, room 80
309-298-1101
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Sept
- Mon-Wed 8-4
- 750-1000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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| Marengo, IL
Marengo-Union Library
19714 E. Grant Hwy
815-568-8236
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun (Sep-May) 1-3
- 1,200 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .10; CDs, DVDs, audiobooks $1
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Marine, IL
Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.
|
Sept 25 (VERIFIED); Feb; May
- Fri 8-6
- 800 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (bags provided)
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| Mascoutah, IL
Mascoutah Public Library
3 West Church St
618-566-2562
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April
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 10-7 (closed Sun)
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri everything $1; Sat .50, (children's 2/.25); Mon $3/bag
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| Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library
801 S. School Ave
708-748-4431
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Ongoing
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| Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621
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Oct
- Sat 8-1
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Credit cards accepted
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| McHenry, IL
McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036
North Parking Lot, Entrance B
|
May
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 6-9pm, Friends always must be members by the end of the month prior to the sale to attend the preview; you may NOT join at door*
- 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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| Mendota, IL
Graves-Hume Public Library
1401 W Main St
|
Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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| Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave
708-535-2027
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Oct; Feb; June
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- Table of books and mags.
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| Mokena, IL
Mokena Community Public Library
11327 W 195th St
708-479-9663
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Jan; May
- Fri noon-5, Sat 9:30-3
- Preview: Fri 11-noon, Sat 9:930, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Moline, IL
Moline Public Library
3210 41st St
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Bookstore
- Mon 10-6 Tue 10-6, Wed-Sat 10-4
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| Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Ave
847-965-4220.
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Ongoing
|
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| Mount Prospect, IL
Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S Emerson St
847-253-5675
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Oct 16 - 18
- Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library present another giant sale!
- 35,000 Books!
- 90% donated; 60% hardcover
- Plus: CDs, DVDs, records, books on CD/tape, games and puzzles!
- All CDs, DVDs, books on CD will be "buy one, get one free" in the Better Book Room.
- All books over $0.25: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
- Friends Preview Sale October 16
- Friday, 6:30-9:30pm
- Not a member yet? Join the Friends at the door for $5/yr and attend the Friday Sale
- General Public Sale October 17 and 18
- Saturday, 9am to 4:30pm
- Sunday, noon to 4pm
- Great Prices:
- Books .25-$10 (Rare/autographed higher)
- DVD's now $1.00 each. CDs $0.50 each
- Books were not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions.
- Scanners welcome
- Handcarts available
- Credit cards accepted. (There is a $2 convenience fee for purchase under $100, $5 fee for purchase over $100.)
- Ample free parking.
- For more information contact: fofmppl@gmail.com
- Next: December 12 Holiday Sale!
Jan; April
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library
1170 N Midlothian Rd
847-566-8702
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Oct 10 - 11; Nov 14 - 15; Dec 12 - 13; Jan 9 - 10, 2021; Feb 13 - 14, 2021; March 13 - 14, 2021; April 10 - 11, 2021; May 8 - 9, 2021; June 12 - 13, 2021
- Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
- 6,000 books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus videos, cassettes, CDs, LPs, books on CD; children's .25 & up; adult .50 & up; A/V as marked
Ongoing
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| Naperville, IL
AAUW - Naperville Area
at Washington Jr. High School
201 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
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June
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Naperville, IL
Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
630-961-4100 x 6322
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Ongoing
- During library hours
- 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1, mags .25
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| Naperville, IL
95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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| Naperville, IL
Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
630-961-4100 x 2203 (Pat)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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| Nashville, IL
Nashville Public Libary
219 E Elm St
618-327-3827
|
Sept; May 27 - 29, 2021
- Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
- Preview: Thu 4-7 pm, $5 fee
- 5,000 books; 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
- Fall Fest
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| 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
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| Normal, IL
Normal Public Library
206 W College Ave
309-452-1757
|
Sept; March
- Sat 8-4, Sun 1-4, Mon 9am-7pm
- Preview: Fri 4:30-7pm, $5 (12 and under free with paying guardian)
- 14,500 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's same as adults; A/V $2; Sun $5/bag, Mon free day
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| North Aurora, IL
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
113 Oak St
630-896-0240
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; 70% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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| North Riverside, IL
North Riverside Public Library
2400 S. Des Plaines Ave
708-447-0869
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April
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 70% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.25; trade pb $1.25-$1.50; CDs $1.50, DVDs $2, books on CD's $2.50; Sun $4/bag
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| Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224
|
Ongoing
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| Oak Brook, IL
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700
|
Oct
- Rescheduled from April - Watch this spot for the new dates!
- FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
- THOUSANDS of BOOKS in extraordinary condition, extremely well organized, very affordably priced
- 7,500 items - books, audiotapes, CDs, DVDs
- Showcase Offerings: Special selection of books, in lobby display cases, dates TBA
- October, 2020 (Dates TBA)
- Thursday, 10am to 8pm
- 10 am to 2 pm:
- $5 charge per person
- $10 charge for admission with any electronic scanning device from 10 am to 2 pm
- 2 pm to 8 pm: free admission
- Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, free admission
- Saturday, 9:30 am to 3 pm, free admission
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $1
- Books were NOT picked over!
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| Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
708-422-4990
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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| Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
708-428-5100
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1
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| Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149
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Feb; June
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S 71st Ave
708-448-1473
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
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| Palos Hills, IL
Green Hills Library
8611 W 103rd St
708-598-8446
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
- Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
- Always adding new selections.
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| Park Forest, IL
Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Blvd.
708-748-3731
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
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| Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Library
20 S Prospect Ave
847-825-3123
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Oct 24 - 25; May 1 - 2, 2021
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
- 7,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$6; Sun half price
- No cell phones or electronics
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| Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th
|
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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| Pekin, IL
Pekin Public Library
301 South 4th St
309-347-7111
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
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| Peoria, IL
Alpha Park Public Library
3527 Airport Rd.
309-697-3822
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Ongoing
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| Peoria, IL
Peoria Park District Noble Center
1125 W. Lake Ave.
309-681-2681
(Book Court: Lobby and Lower Level)
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Oct
- Sat 10-7, Sun noon-5, Mon Noon-7
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun half price, Mon 75% off
- Approx. 100 listed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
- 3,000 books
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| Peoria, IL
Peoria Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe St.
309-497-2141
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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
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| Peru, IL
Peru Public Library
1409 11th. St
815-223-0229
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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| Plano, IL
Plano Community Library
15 W North St
630-552-2009
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April
- Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4, Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-2
- 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; DVDs, VHS & audiocassettes free
- Credit cards accepted
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| Quincy, IL
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey St
217-223-1309 x 257
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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- Some donated books selected to sell online
Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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| Quincy, IL
Unitarian Church
1479 Hampshire St.
217-222-5468
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April 24, 2021
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| Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255
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May 7 - 22, 2021
- Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
- 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
Ongoing
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| Ridge Farm, IL
Elwood Township Carnegie Library
104 N. State St.
217-247-2820
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Ongoing
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| Rock Island, IL
Friends Bookstore
30/31 Branch Library
3059 30th St
309-732-7303
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Bookstore
- Open during library hours
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| Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library
214 N Church St
815-965-7606
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
- .25-$3
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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| Rockford, IL
Friends of Rockford Public Library
East Branch Shop
6685 East State St
815-966-2788
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
- 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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| Rolling Meadows, IL
Fall Book Sale!
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050
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Nov 12 - 15
- FRIENDS OF THE ROLLING MEADOWS LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
- Featuring 9,000 BOOKS!
- Books donated from the community and from the library
- PLUS
- CD's, DVD's
- Videos, cassettes, records
- Comic books
- All at bargain prices!
- November 12 to 15, 2020
- Pre-Sale ($5 entrance fee - all may attend)
- Regular Sale
- Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
- These books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions
- Sorted into categories for easy shopping
- Great Prices
- Hardcover books $1; Paperbacks .50
- DVD's $2
- cassettes & records $.25
- Some items specially priced
- Sale will be held at the upper level Community Room of the Rolling Meadows Library
- 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
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50
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| Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-529-1641
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April
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; children's .25
Ongoing
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| Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library
906 Hart Rd.
518-899-2285
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Ongoing
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| Saint Charles, IL
St. Charles Public Library
One S 6th Ave
630-584-0076
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April
- Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs, videos, audio tapes, etc.; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's $1; A/V $2; Sun $10 grocery bag, $12 cloth library bag (buy cloth bag and fill)
- Better book silent auctions
- Visa/MC accepted
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| Salem, IL
Bryan-Bennett Library
217 West Main St
618-548-7784
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Books, mags, puzzles, videos
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| Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Twp District Library
130 S. Roselle Rd
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Nov 14; Jan 9, 2021; March 13, 2021; May 8, 2021
- Sat 9-2
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 90% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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| Springfield, IL
Lincoln Library
326 S 7th St
217-753-4900 x 5602
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Jan
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; CDs, DVDs, Xbox, WII games $1
June
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10 and up
- 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
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| Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library
102 W Third St
815-625-1370
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Oct 3; April
- Sat 8-noon
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult $1, A/V $1
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| Stickney, IL
Stickney-Forest View Library
6800 W. 43rd St
708-749-1050
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
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| Troy, IL
Tri-Township Public Library
209 S. Main St.
618-667-9806
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Oct 2; Oct 17; Nov 6; Nov 21; Dec 4; Dec 19; Jan 1, 2021; Jan 16, 2021; Feb 5, 2021; Feb 20, 2021; March 5, 2021; March 20, 2021; April 2, 2021; April 17, 2021; May 7, 2021; May 15, 2021; June 4, 2021; June 19, 2021
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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| Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St
217-367-4057
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Nov; April
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 beginning at 3pm. Line forms at 4pm. No electronic devices at preview.
- Thousands of books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs, books on CD; Most $1 or less; some newer books in Friends Sun: Half Price, Mon free
- No scanners on preview night. Scanners may be used at regular sale, beginning Fri 9am.
- During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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| Urbana, IL
UC Books 2 Prisoners
Independent Media Center
202 S Broadway
217-708-4608
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April
- Sat 9-6
- 7,500-10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .25-$1
- We do remove some for online sales, but not systematically nor with an eye to what collectors would want. We pull textbooks under 5 years old because we can get more money from them.
- Credit cards accepted
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| Villa Park, IL
Villa Park Public Library
305 S Ardmore Ave.
630-834-1164
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Ongoing
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| Washington, IL
Washington District Library
380 N Wilmor Rd
309-444-2241, 309-444-7621
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April
- Fri 1-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each; Sun .50 each, Mon $3/bag, Tue free or donation
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| Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Public Library
128 N County Street
847-244-7651
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Oct; April
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's 2/.25
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| Westchester, IL
Westchester Public Library
10700 Canterbury
(1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd)
708-562-3573
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
- New books added every week
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| Western Springs, IL
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
800 W Chestnut St.
708-246-0520
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April
- Sat 8-1, Sun 11-1
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 5,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Bake sale
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| Wheeling, IL
Indian Trails Public Library
355 S Schoenbeck Rd
847-459-4100
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Jan
- Sat 9-4:30, Sun noon-3
- 6,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .25; DVDs $1; Sun $5/bag (books only); bags provided
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| Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave.
847-256-5025
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Bookstore
- Mon 1-3, Tue, Thu 9-5 & 7-8:45, Wed 11:30-5, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1:30-4:30
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| Winnetka, IL
Christ Church
470 Maple
(Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay)
847-446-2850
(Annex -West bldg)
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Oct
- Thu 7-3
- Preview: Tue 10-noon, 25% markup
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
June
- Sat 8-noon
- Preview: Fri 10-noon, 25% markup
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2-$5
- Rummage sale
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| Winnetka, IL
Winnetka Congregational Church
at Community House/Harkness Hall
620 Lincoln Ave
847-446-0575
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Oct
- Sat 8-2
- "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
- Rummage sale
May
- Thu 7-3
- Thousands of books
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| Wood River, IL
Wood River Public Library
326 E Ferguson Ave
618-254-4832
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May 6 - 8, 2021
- Thu 5-8pm, Fri, Sat 9-5
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .25; CDs, DVDs $1, BluRay $2, mags .10
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| Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library
414 Judd St
815-338-0542
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-4
- 30,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
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Ongoing
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| Lexington, KY
Lexington Public Library
Friends Book Cellar
140 East Main Street
859-231-5505
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Oct
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| New Orleans, LA
Canceled
Symphony Book Fair Art, Music and Treasures Sale!
8605 Oak Street.
504-861-2004
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Oct 2 - 4
- The Big 2020 Symphony Book Fair has been canceled due to the continuing health crisis and crowd restrictions. The sale organizers will let us know as soon as they can accept donations again, as well as when they set a new Book Fair date for 2021.
- Check back here for the latest information.
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| Kalamazoo, MI
Canceled
Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library
315 South Rose Street
269-553-7820
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Sept 20
- The September 2020 book sale is canceled
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| Lansing, MI
Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
Same location as last year
Causeway Bay Hotel and Conference Center
6820 South Cedar St.
517-332-0112
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Oct 25
- 71st Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
- The Midwest's Largest Book & Paper Show!!
- Sunday October 25, 2020 - Postponed from April
- 9:30am to 5:00pm
- Admission is $5, children 13 and under free.
- Averaging over 70 dealers from the midwest and around the country offering MORE THAN A MILLION ITEMS FOR SALE!
First Editions
Autographs
Illustrated Books
Maps
Science Fiction
Sheet Music
Sports Programs |
Children's Books
Michigan History
Travel
Vintage Magazines
Civil War
Rare Books
Americana |
Photographs
Fine Bindings
Mysteries
Ephemera
Literature
Cookbooks
Ads |
Postcards
Art
Private Press
Trade Cards
Sciences
Film
Prints & Posters |
- Questions? Email mmabda@curiousbooks.com or call 517-332-0112.
- Presented by Mid-Michigan Antiquarian Book Dealers Association
- For directions and a map visit us at curiousbooks.com/shows.html
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| Livonia, MI
BOOKSTOCK!
Another Huge Bookstock Sale!
Laurel Park Place
37700 W. 6 Mile Road
(1/4 mile east of I-275)
248-645-7840 ext 365
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April 25 - May 2, 2021
- BOOKSTOCK - Used Book and Media Sale
- Well Over 300,000 ITEMS!
- Pre-sorted books and merchandise
- Current fiction, children's books, biographies, cookbooks
- Records, CD's and DVD's
- Books on tape
- Dozens of Categories
- Special donation of NEW books by Detroit Free Press Publishing
- Includes 6 different Detroit-related sports titles
- April 25 to May 2, 2021
- Pre-sale
- Sunday April 25
- 8:15 am to 11:00 am
- $20 entry fee for first shot at the books
- Regular Sale Hours - Admission free
- Sunday April 25
- Monday-Saturday April 25 to May 1
- Sunday May 2
- Great prices, 50¢ and up
- Need more info? 248-645-7840 ext 365.
- Click here to see our web site
- Click here to see us on Facebook.
- Follow us on Twitter
- All proceeds benefit literacy and education.
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| St. Joseph, MO
Postponed
Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library
at East Hills Shopping Center
3702 Frederick Avenue
816-236-2107
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Oct 1
- The big October book sale has been postponed and rescheduled to April 1st.
April 1, 2021
- Watch this spot for new details on the great book sale!
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| Hendersonville, NC
Canceled
Friends of Henderson County Library
at 1940 Spartanburg Hwy (Route 176)
(next door to Dollar General)
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Sept 4 - 19
- We regret to announce that the September Book Sale is CANCELED.
- Check back with Book Sale Finder for details on the next sale.
May
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| Fond du Lac, WI
Canceled
Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW
at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Fond du Lac Ave ( old 45)
Held in RECREATION BUILDING
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Oct 1 - 4
- The October sale is canceled
March 18 - 21, 2021
Watch this spot for the next great book sale!
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