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December, 2023
2-10Cherry Valley
16Troy
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January, 2024
2Jerseyville
2-25Saint Joseph
5Troy
6Alton
6Colfax
12-13Collinsville
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Lansing
13Park Ridge
13Wheeling
20Glen Ellyn
20-21Mount ProspectBig Sale
20Troy
26-27Mokena
26-27Rock Island
Sales in February and beyond...
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Future Sales

February, 2024
2-3Edwardsville
2Troy
3Alton
3-4Arlington Heights
3Colfax
3Midlothian
6Jerseyville
9-10Charleston
9-10Collinsville
10Batavia
10Brighton
10Lansing
17Troy
24-25Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Anna
29-3/2Breese
?Highland Park
?Marengo
?Palatine

March, 2024
1Troy
2Alton
2Colfax
5Jerseyville
8-9Collinsville
8-10Urbana
9Batavia
9Brighton
9Lansing
16-17Glen Ellyn
16Troy
21-24Fond du Lac, WI2024 Annual Sale
?Carbondale
?Fairview Heights
?Glencoe
?Roselle

April, 2024
2Jerseyville
3-6BellevilleBig Sale
5Troy
6Alton
6Colfax
7-14Livonia, MIBOOKSTOCK!
11-14Baton Rouge, LABig Sale
12-13Collinsville
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Lansing
19-21Cary
20-24Gainesville, FLBig Sale
20Troy
26-28DeKalb
26-27Rock Island
29-5/23Saint Joseph
?Charleston
?Chicago (Blackstone)
?Des Plaines
?Evergreen Park
?Mascoutah
?Saint Charles
?Sterling
?Washington
?Waukegan
?Western Springs

May, 2024
2-4Wood River
3-4Charleston
3-18Red Bud
3Troy
4Alton
4Colfax
4-5Park Ridge
7Jerseyville
10-11Collinsville
11Batavia
11Brighton
11Lansing
18Glen Ellyn
18Troy
23-25Nashville
30-6/1Granite City
?Cherry Valley
?Galesburg
?Lisle
?Marine
?McHenry
?Mokena
31-6/2New Orleans, LAExceptional
?SpringfieldSpecial
?Terre Haute, INBig Sale
?Winnetka

June, 2024
1Alton
1Colfax
1Midlothian
4Jerseyville
7Troy
8Brighton
8Lansing
14-15Collinsville
15Troy
21-22Macomb
?Anna
?Bensenville
?Chicago
?Effingham
?Geneva
?Glencoe
?Naperville
?Palatine
?Winnetka

July, 2024
2Jerseyville
5Troy
6Alton
6Colfax
12-13Collinsville
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Glen Ellyn
13Lansing
14Union
20Troy
25-28Chicago
26-27Rock Island
29-8/29Saint Joseph
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago

August, 2024
2-4North Aurora
2Troy
3Alton
3Colfax
6Jerseyville
9-10Collinsville
10Batavia
10Brighton
10Lansing
17Troy
23-24Charleston
23-24Lincoln
29-31Glen Carbon
?Elmhurst
?Oak Park
?Paris
?Pinckneyville
?Plano
?Princeville
?Roselle
?Urbana
?Urbana
?Wheaton
31-9/1Yorkville

September, 2024
1-2Decatur
3Jerseyville
6Troy
7Alton
7Colfax
13-14Collinsville
13-15Lake Forest
14Batavia
14Brighton
14Lansing
21Troy
27-29Antioch
?Belvidere
?Charleston
?Deerfield
?Elgin
?Macomb
?Macomb
?Mascoutah
?Mokena
?Nashville

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Gainesville, FL



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

(Across from Truist Bank)



April 20 - 24, 2024

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
  • $10 minimum for credit cards
  • **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)


Jan 6, 2024; Feb 3, 2024; March 2, 2024; April 6, 2024; May 4, 2024; June 1, 2024; July 6, 2024; Aug 3, 2024; Sept 7, 2024
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50


Ongoing
  • Every Monday 9:30-11:30 (except holidays), and first Saturday of every month 9-noon
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
Anna, IL

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

Feb; June
  • Sat 10-2, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $5
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
Antioch, IL

Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874

Sept 27 - 29, 2024
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30
  • Thousands of books; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sun $5/bag (1 free bag for Friends members)
Arlington Heights, IL

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



Feb 3 - 4, 2024

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Batavia, IL

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



Jan 13, 2024; Feb 10, 2024; March 9, 2024; April 13, 2024; May 11, 2024; July 13, 2024; Aug 10, 2024; Sept 14, 2024
  • 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



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




April 3 - 6, 2024
  • Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 64th BOOK BAZAAR!
  • 60,000 Items! 100% Donated!
  • Books: fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, CD's, DVD's, games, puzzles and more!
  • Sorted into 40+ categories! Fiction & Mystery separated by author’s last name A-D, E-K, L-Q, R-Z
  • Wednesday, April 3, 9am - 7pm
    • Preview Day Admission $10
  • Thursday, April 4, 9am-7pm
    • Free Admission
    • $5 off sales over $25
    • $10 off sales over $50
    • $15 off sales over $75
    • $25 off sales over $100
  • Friday, April 5, 9am-7pm
    • Free Admission
    • Half Price Books
  • Saturday, April 6, 9am-1pm
    • Free Admission
    • $5 per bag
  • Parking is free
  • Great Prices
    • Paperbacks $1-$3; Hardbacks $1-$5
    • Most Children's books 50 cents - $1
    • Old, New and Unusual - mostly $2-$10 (some higher)
  • Dealer Friendly
    • No buyer restrictions
    • Separate dealer storage and checkout area.
  • Credit cards accepted - ID required
  • For Information Contact Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at: memauxiliary@bjc.org 
  • *Books are 100% donated and are not picked over!
Belvidere, IL

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



Sept
  • Wed, Thu 10-7:30, Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-noon
  • Preview: Tue 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind
  • 7,000 books; 80% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$1


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bensenville, IL

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

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

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

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bloomingdale, IL

Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Blue Island, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bourbonnais, IL

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

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

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



Feb 29 - March 2, 2024
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Thu 10-11am, $6 fee; 11-8pm, $3 fee
  • 25,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri 3pm half price, Sat half-price; Sat 2-4: $3/bag, 4-5: free
Brighton, IL

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

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

Jan 13, 2024; Feb 10, 2024; March 9, 2024; April 13, 2024; May 11, 2024; June 8, 2024; July 13, 2024; Aug 10, 2024; Sept 14, 2024
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted

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Brookfield, IL


Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917




Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
  • 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Calumet City, IL

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

Ongoing
Carbondale, IL

Carbondale Public Library
at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot
405 W Main St
618-457-0354

(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)

March
  • 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
Carbondale, IL

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

Bookstore
Cary, IL

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

April 19 - 21, 2024
  • 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-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
Charleston, IL

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

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


April; Sept
  • Wed 9-4
  • 2,500 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



Feb 9 - 10, 2024; May 3 - 4, 2024; Aug 23 - 24, 2024
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Chatham, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
  • Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperbacks .75 or as marked; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
  • Not picked over
  • Credit cards acceepted
Cherry Valley, IL

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

Dec 2 - 10; May
  • Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted

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Chicago, IL


The Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St.
312-255-3581


July 25 - 28, 2024
  • Fri-Sun 10-6
  • 120,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $3
  • No visitor parking lot; limited parking on area streets (restrictions apply, so read signs. Garage parking in neighborhood.
Chicago, IL

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

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

Chicago Book and Paper Fair
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall
1340 West Washington Boulevard
847-722-8949

Easy Access via CTA and Free Parking


June

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

Blackstone Branch Library
4904 S. Lake Park
312-747-0955



April
  • Sat 9:30-3
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • •Cash, check (with ID), credit card accepted
Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

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

Ongoing
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
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)

Jan 6, 2024; Feb 3, 2024; March 2, 2024; April 6, 2024; May 4, 2024; June 1, 2024; July 6, 2024; Aug 3, 2024; Sept 7, 2024
  • 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




Jan 12 - 13, 2024; Feb 9 - 10, 2024; March 8 - 9, 2024; April 12 - 13, 2024; May 10 - 11, 2024; June 14 - 15, 2024; July 12 - 13, 2024; Aug 9 - 10, 2024; Sept 13 - 14, 2024
  • Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
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

Friends of Decatur Public Library
at Decatur Civic Center
#1 Gary Anderson Plaza
217-424-2900



Sept 1 - 2, 2024
  • Sun 11-5, Mon 9-3
  • Preview: Sunday 9-11am, Friends; join at door
  • 70,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1-$2; Mon half-price or $5/bag
  • We sell less than 30 books a year on-line. Higher value books have been placed in the Special Book Section which are available for purchase at the sale. FOL members may purchase these books for 1/2 price during the FOL Member's sale.
Decatur, IL

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



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

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



Sept
  • Sat 7am-12:30pm
  • 400 books; 100% donated; 95% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $3 each, buy 5, get 1 free
  • Deerfield Farmers Market
Deerfield, IL

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



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

DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568

April 26 - 28, 2024
  • 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


April

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 475-500 books

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Edwardsville, IL


St. Andrews Episcopal Church
406 Hillsboro Ave

Entrance from the back of the church, exit through the front door


Feb 2 - 3, 2024

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Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



June
  • Fri 8-2, 30 shoppers at a time. Masks required.
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Elburn, IL

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

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

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



Sept

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
  • 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
  • Credit cards accepted
    Some valuable books may be removed to sell online
Elmhurst, IL

AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP
American Association of University Women
at Christ United Methodist Church
920 Swain Avenue
630-834-1426

NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!


Aug

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

Elmwood Park Library
1 Conti Parkway
708-453-7645

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

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



Ongoing
  • Mon-Fri during library hours
  • 1,200+ books; 40% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Some more valuable items reserved for annual Homecoming book sale in the Fall
Evergreen Park, IL

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

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


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

Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070

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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
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



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
1243 W. Galena Ave
815-821-2665



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

Voices of Stephenson County
held at: Lincoln Mall
1265 West Galena Ave
815-821-2665

Ongoing
Galesburg, IL

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

May
  • 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

Dec; June
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
  • 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Geneva Christmas Walk Sale
Glen Carbon, IL

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



Aug 29 - 31, 2024
  • 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



Jan 20, 2024; March 16 - 17, 2024; May 18, 2024; July 13, 2024
  • 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most adult books $2, children's $1, media $1
  • Semi-private shopping appointments may be available. Please email the Friends.
  • Sat 9-2

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Glencoe, IL


Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056


March; June
  • 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.
Granite City, IL

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



May 30 - June 1, 2024
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
  • Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee, 2023 Friends members free
  • 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
  • ID (driver's license) required for checks
Grayslake, IL

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
  • Stock is refreshed every Wed. morning
Gurnee, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Library hours
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
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216

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

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

(Enter through synagogue office doors)


Feb
  • Tue 3-6, Wed 9-noon, Thu 10-2
  • Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; secular and Judaic; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
  • Credit cards accepted
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

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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

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

Jan 2, 2024; Feb 6, 2024; March 5, 2024; April 2, 2024; May 7, 2024; June 4, 2024; July 2, 2024; Aug 6, 2024; Sept 3, 2024
  • Tue 8:30am-8:pm
  • $3/bag


Ongoing
  • Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
  • Occasional monthly specials. Nov: Coookbooks. Dec: Gift quality
Kaneville, IL

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



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

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



Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
  • 5,000+ books
  • Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
Lake Forest, IL

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



Sept 13 - 15, 2024

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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



Jan 13, 2024; Feb 10, 2024; March 9, 2024; April 13, 2024; May 11, 2024; June 8, 2024; July 13, 2024; Aug 10, 2024; Sept 14, 2024
  • Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Sat 9-10, 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




Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincoln, IL

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



Aug 23 - 24, 2024
  • Fri 9-7, Sat 9-2
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
Lincolnshire, IL

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

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

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675



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

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



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

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



June 21 - 22, 2024
  • Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
  • Heritage Days
Macomb, IL

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

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

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

Feb
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3 Sept-May: Sun noon-3
  • 4,000 books; 50% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun (Sep-May) 1-3
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .10; CDs, DVDs, audiobooks $.50
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Marine, IL

Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.



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

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

April; Sept
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 10-7 (closed Sun)
  • 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1

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Matteson, IL


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


Ongoing
  • Library hours
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'; .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



Feb 3, 2024; June 1, 2024
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted


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

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

Jan 26 - 27, 2024; May; Sept
  • Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
  • Preview: Fri 10-10:30 and Sat 9-9:30 Friends; join at door
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
Moline, IL

Moline Public Library
3210 41st St



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

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

Ongoing

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



Jan 20 - 21, 2024

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Mundelein, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Naperville, IL

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



June

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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



May 23 - 25, 2024; Sept
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-1
  • 5,000 books; 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag
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
North Aurora, IL

Messenger Public Library of North Aurora
113 Oak St
630-896-0240

Aug 2 - 4, 2024
  • Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; includes CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, puzzles; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $3/bag or 2 bags/$5
  • Part of Village of North Aurora North Aurora Days Festival.
Northbrook, IL

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224

Ongoing
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
Oak Park, IL

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

(cafeteria)

Aug
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30
  • 50,000+ books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; No items over $2
  • No scanners allowed
  • Credit cards accepted
Orland Park, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1

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Palatine, IL


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


Feb; June

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

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

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.
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

Jan 13, 2024
  • Sat 9-3
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
  • No electronics: no cell phones, scanners, laptops are to be used during the book sale. Cash or check only.
  • Games, puzzles, children's books only


May 4 - 5, 2024
  • Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
  • 7,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sun: half-price
  • No electronics: no cell phones, scanners, laptops are to be used during the book sale. Cash or check only.


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)


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
  • Sat 10-4, Mon-Wed 10-8, Fri 10-6
  • 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
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

May 3 - 18, 2024
  • Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Ongoing
Ridge Farm, IL

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

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

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street

Jan 26 - 27, 2024; April 26 - 27, 2024; July 26 - 27, 2024
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation
Rockford, IL

Rockford Public Library
214 N Church St
815-987-6610

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

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Rockford, IL


Friends of Rockford Public Library
East Branch Shop
6685 East State St
815-966-2788




Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
  • 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
  • Some books sold online. No restrictions
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

March; 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 Charles, IL

St. Charles Public Library
One S 6th Ave
630-584-0076

April
  • Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2; Sun $12/paper bag, $15/cloth bag (buy and fill)
  • Visa/MC accepted
Saint Joseph, IL

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



Jan 2 - 25, 2024; April 29 - May 23, 2024; July 29 - Aug 29, 2024
  • 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

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Springfield, IL


Lincoln Library
326 South 7th St

Carnegie Room


May

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Sterling, IL

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

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

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Stickney, IL


Stickney-Forest View Library
6800 W. 43rd St
708-749-1050


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
  • 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
Troy, IL

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

Dec 16; Jan 5, 2024; Jan 20, 2024; Feb 2, 2024; Feb 17, 2024; March 1, 2024; March 16, 2024; April 5, 2024; April 20, 2024; May 3, 2024; May 18, 2024; June 7, 2024; June 15, 2024; July 5, 2024; July 20, 2024; Aug 2, 2024; Aug 17, 2024; Sept 6, 2024; Sept 21, 2024
  • 9-noon
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
Union, IL

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

July 14, 2024
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Urbana, IL

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



March 8 - 10, 2024; Aug
  • Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
  • During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
  • Credit cards accepted


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

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



Aug
  • Sat 8-3 (entrance fee $4 - students free), Sun 11-3
  • 1,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
  • Volunteers and others may purchase before the sale opens
  • Credit cards 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

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
Waukegan, IL

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



April
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 3-6pm, Friends & teachers with current ID; join at door
  • 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2; Sun: bargains
  • 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

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

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Wheaton, IL


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


Aug
  • Thu 9-9, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • Preview: Wed 5pm-9pm, Friends, join at door $25
  • not 'picked over'; books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks; Sat bag sale, Sun bargain day
  • No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
Wheeling, IL

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

Jan 13, 2024
  • Sat 10-2
  • 6,000 books; 75% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; plus CDs, DVDs; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .25; DVDs, CDs .50
  • No scanners until 12pm
Wilmette, IL

Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave.
847-256-5025



Bookstore
  • Mon 1-3, Tue, Thu 9-5 & 7-8:45, Wed 11:30-5, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1:30-4:30
Winnetka, IL

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

(Annex -West bldg)

June
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Sat 8am-2pm
Winnetka, IL

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

May
  • Thu 7-3
  • Thousands of books
Wood River, IL

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

May 2 - 4, 2024
  • 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
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, 2024
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
  • 10,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1; .50 for children's
  • Credit cards accepted
Zion, IL

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

Ongoing

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Terre Haute, IN


Vigo County Public Library
680 Poplar St.
812-232-1113

(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)

May

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Baton Rouge, LA



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





April 11 - 14, 2024
  • Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
  • April 11 through 14, 2024
    • Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Friday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday 9 am to 4 pm 
  • More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
  • Collectors' Area offers rare and many books of special interest!
  • We offer a huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
  • Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back!
  • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted
  • Attention dealers! Scanners allowed at tables only.
  • Free admission and parking
  • Important! There is no previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
  • Huge venue! Many books on display!
  • Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries
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New Orleans, LA


Symphony Book Fair
University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Ave
504-861-2004



May 31 - June 2, 2024
  •  71st Annual Symphony Book Fair!
  • Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024
  • Preview Sale:
    • Friday 9am-3pm. Admission fee $15 for best selection!
  • Free Admission
    • Friday 3pm-8pm
    • Saturday 9am-8pm
    • Sunday 9am-4pm
  • All items budget priced. Many categories of books, including children’s and young adult.  Even rare items are priced at “wholesale” level prices.
    • Books – Fiction & Nonfiction in 50 categories
    • Music – Sheet music and recordings (LPs, CDs)
    • DVD’s and Audio Books
    • Art – both posters and original works of art (see below for more details)
    • A special children’s sale will be on Sunday from 11 to 2 when a child, accompanied by an adult, can decorate a white bag and fill it with children’s books for $5!
  • Special items on the “Fabulous Finds” table
  • An Abundance of Artwork – Paintings, Prints, Posters and Fabulous Frames!
  • Many Artists Represented
  • Credit cards accepted for purchases as well as cash.
  • Come for great bargains and help support the wonderful Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!
  • University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time)
  • Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue
  • Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)

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Livonia, MI

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

April 7 - 14, 2024
  • 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
    • Books are NOT picked over before the sale, and there is no limit!
  • April 7 to 14. 8 Days!
  • Presale
    • Sunday April 7, 8 AM to 11 AM
      • $20 entry fee
  • Regular Hours - free admission
    • April 7, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
    • April 8 - 13, Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM
    • April 14, Sunday 12 Noon - 6 PM
  • Great prices, 50¢ and up
    • FINAL DAY OF SALE -  1/2 OFF ALL BOOKS AND MEDIA
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION - 50% DISCOUNT FOR TEACHERS WITH A VALID I.D.
    • April 9 & 10, Tuesday & Wednesday 2 PM to 7 PM both days
  • POCKET PAPERBACK PALOOZA - Saturday, April 13, 11 AM to 7 PM
    • 12 Pocket Paperbacks for $5
  • Need more info? 248-645-7840 ext 365.
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  • All proceeds benefit literacy and education.

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Kennett Square, PA

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



Feb 24 - 25, 2024
  • Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale!
  • Saturday, February 24th
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 25th 
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • NEW THIS YEAR! $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 $0.25-$5.00 Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced.
    • 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.
    • FREE Admission and free convenient parking
  • We also sell:
    • 1000’s of CD’s and DVD’s organized by genre
    • Large selection of books on tape, video games and other AV related items
  • Large Volume Dealers are welcome.
    • 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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Fond du Lac, WI

2024 Annual Sale
Fond du Lac Branch of AAUW
Altrusa International of FDL
at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Recreation Center
Fond du Lac Ave (old 45)



March 21 - 24, 2024
  • The 2024 Fond du Lac AAUW Book Sale!.
  • Working in conjunction with  Altrusa International of FDL
  • 25,000 BOOKS!
    • 180-200 tables full!
      • 14 tables of Children's books!
    • INCLUDING a Special Donation of over 2,000 History Books!
  • Sorted into 50 Categories!
  • Additional Items - Something for Everyone!
    • Audiobooks
    • DVDs
    • Records
    • Jigsaw puzzles
    • Toys and games
  • Simpler Pricing
    • Most books will be unmarked and cost $2
    • Some books will have stickers with prices on the front cover
    • Saturday: Half Price Day! Sunday: Fill up a box fo $5.00!
  • Premier Night  March 21
    • Thursday 4 pm to 8 pm
    • $5.00 admission
  • General Sale March 22 to 24, Free admission
    • Friday 9 am to 8 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm (Half price)
    • Sunday 10 am to 2 pm (Box sale)
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  • This wonderful book sale tradition began in 1961 - Don't miss it! 



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