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| Golden, CO
Mega Sale!
Jefferson County Library Foundation
Whale of a Used Book Sale
at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Avenue
303-403-5075
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Oct 16 - 19
- 2025 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
- Over 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- Games, Puzzles
- Audio Books
- Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3
- Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
- Scanners are welcome!
- Thursday, October 16
- Friends Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only
- Friday, October 17
- Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
- Saturday, October 18
- (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)
- General Admission $5) 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free)
- Sunday, October 19
- Bag of Books Day: $10 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
- Sunday sale is held in conjunction with Fall Family Fun Day at Jeffco Fairgrounds (same address)
- Under 18 years old free ALL DAYS
- Snacks, lunches and beverages will be available for purchase
- SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles)
- More information at https://jeffclf.org email info@jeffclf.org
- Tickets may be purchased online: HERE
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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)
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Oct 25 - 29
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
- Celebrating Our 71st Year 1954-2025
- Over Half a Million Gently Used ITEMS - More than 60 Categories!
- Books
- Comics
- Manga
- Artwork
- Academic texts
- Posters
- Magazines
- Puzzles, Games (board and computer)
- Movies, CDs, Vinyl records
- Sheet music, Music scores, URTexts
- - and much more! All donated by our local community
- October 25 to 29, 2025
- Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
- Monday, Noon to 6 pm
- Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day *
- Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day *
- 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
- We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- 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.
- Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday.
- HUGE Children and Young Adult sections
- Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games.
- Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited.
- 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!
- We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building.
- We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases.
- Click Here for book sale procedures
- And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures
- Also check here: About the Book Sales
- FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD
- All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
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| Cedar Rapids, IA
BIG Fall Sale
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Avenue SE
(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)
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Oct 30 - Nov 2
- ANNUAL BIG FALL SALE
- Featuring two floors of books!
- Thursday, October 30th, 5 - 7:30 PM
- Member Preview Night: Join at the door
- Friday, October 31st, 9 am - 5 pm
- Saturday, November 1st, 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, November 2nd, 1 - 5 PM
- BOX DAY! Fill a box for $10
- Something for Everyone
- Thousands of books of all genres ranging from $1 - $3
- All children's books $1 each
- "Giftable" books from $4 - $8
- Collectible/vintage books and sets $6 and up
- DVD movies, books on CD, music CDs
- Scanners welcome - no extra charge
- Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
- Questions? Email us at: crfriends@gmail.com
- Proceeds support construction of the new Westside Cedar Rapids Public Library opening in 2026
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| Addison, IL
BOGO SALE!
SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records
800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53)
Unit D
630-545-9710
(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)
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Oct 1 - 31
- SCARRCE-LY Used Books & Records
- Buy One, Get One Free! (BOGO) (Equal or lesser value. Some exclusions may apply)
- Fiction
- Non-Fiction
- Young Adult
- Hundreds of popular titles!
- October 1 to 31
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 pm (noon)
- Excludes sets, vintage, specialty marked books and children's books
- Must get 2, not half priced.
- Your purchase directly supports our nonprofit SCARCE
- SCARCE-LYUSED@SCARCE.ORG
- https://www.scarce.org/used-book-record-sale/
Bookstore
- Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
- Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
- Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
- Vintage Classic sets
- **NEW** children's books
- Well organized. Fully accessible.
- Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
- Credit cards accepted
- **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
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| Algonquin, IL
Algonquin Area Public Library
Eastgate Branch
115 Eastgate St.
847-658-4343
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March; July
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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| Algonquin, IL
Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 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
Friends of Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)
(Corner of 4th & State Sts)
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Ongoing
- L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
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| Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library
409 S Main Street
618-833-2521
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Oct; Feb; June
- Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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| Arlington Heights, IL
Fall Book Sale
Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-506-2663
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Nov 7 - 9
- Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library FALL Used Book Sale
- Friday November 7: Members Night (Membership required)
- Saturday November 8:
- Sunday November 9:
- Children’s $8 Bag Sale, noon - 3 p.m.
- Adult Sale noon-4 pm. No discounts
- Adult sales are in the Hendrickson Room and Children's sales are in the Cardinal Room
- The adult sale features Non-fiction and fiction books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks, puzzles and games
- This sale features an amazing collection of over 1,000 unique classical music CDs, with rarely found composers, artists and recordings
- The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction, as well as teen fiction
- Buy It Now and Auction items will be for sale on the second floor
- Silent Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday at 2 p.m.
- Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
- The Friends accept credit cards, cash, checks, and PayPal for payment.
- Donations to the Friends Accepted
- Mondays 10 am - 7 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am - 4 pm
- Coming soon: Friends of the Library Holiday Sale, Saturday, December 6
- Friends Room Holiday and Sale Week Closures:
- Sat Nov 1 - Sun Nov 9
- Sat Nov 22 - Sunday Dec 7
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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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Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13; Jan 10, 2026; Feb 14, 2026; March 14, 2026; April 11, 2026; May 9, 2026; June 13, 2026; July 11, 2026
- Sat 9-1
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 90% donated
- Stock replenished several times a week.
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| Belleville, IL
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
Belle-Clair Exposition Center
200 South Belt East
618-257-5545
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May
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| Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library
320 N. State St
815-708-9497
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Ongoing
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| Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S Church Rd
630-766-4642
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May
- Sat 11-3, Sun 1-5
- 2,000 books; 5% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sun $5/bag (your tote bag)
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| Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library
2701 Harlem Ave
708-795-8000 ext 3096
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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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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Nov 15
- Sat 10-4
- Sorted; no buyer restrictions
- Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
- Zelle accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$2
- Zelle accepted
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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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| Bolingbrook, IL
Friends of Fountaindale Library
300 W Briarcliff Road
630-739-6154
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Bookstore
- Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
- 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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| Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais Public Library
250 W. John Casey Rd
815-933-1727
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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
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| Breese, IL
St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary
at Breese Knight of Columbus Hall
480 North Walnut St
618-526-5351
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Feb
- 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
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| Brighton, IL
Brighton Memorial Library
held at 108 Ransom St.
618-372-8450
(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)
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Oct 11; Dec 13; Feb 14, 2026; April 11, 2026; June 13, 2026
- 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
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
- 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library
660 Manistee Ave.
708-862-6220
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Ongoing
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| Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Public Library
at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot
405 W Main St
618-457-0354
(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)
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March
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
- No scanners
- Weather could affect sale - check library website
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| Carbondale, IL
Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
605 Agriculture Dr
618-453-4305
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Bookstore
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| Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Rd
847-639-4210
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Oct 17 - 19; April 18 - 20, 2026
- Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun bag sale
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
- Non-profits: contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
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| Champaign, IL
FriendShop
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St
217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sun 1-4
- 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online.
No restrictions
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| Charleston, IL
Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
217-581-6072
(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)
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April
- Wed 9-4
- 5,000 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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| Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library
712 Sixth St
217-345-4913
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Nov 14 - 15
- Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Credit cards accepted
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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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April
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee
- 7,000 books; 95% donated; y% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Some books removed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society
5624 N Newark Ave.
312-513-2227
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July
- Sat 8-3
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$100
- 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
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Oct 29 - 31
- Wed, Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8-6
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Chicago, IL
Chicago Book and Paper Fair
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA)
Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall
1340 West Washington Boulevard
Easy Access via CTA
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June
Watch this spot for details on the next great Book and PaperFair!
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| Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library
2205 W. Belmont
312-744-0166
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Hyde Park), IL
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Held at: Kimbark Plaza
E 53th and Kimbark
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Oct 11 - 13
- Sat, Sun 9-6, Mon 9-2
- 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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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 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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Nov 1; Dec 6; Jan 3, 2026; Feb 7, 2026; March 7, 2026; April 4, 2026; May 2, 2026; June 6, 2026; July 4, 2026
- 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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| Danvers, IL
Danvers Township Library
117 E Exchange St.
309-963-4269
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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
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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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Bookstore
- Mon, Tue 10:30-2:30, Thu 3-6:30, 2nd and 4th sAt 9:30-12:30
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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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Nov 7 - 9; April
- 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
- Credit cards accepted
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| DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University
Founders Memorial Library (Lobby)
217 Normal Rd
815-753-1094
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .50-$1
- Stock turns over regularly
Exact change appreciated
Checks over $5 accepted
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| Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922
Downtown, just south of Metra train station
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April
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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| Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Parkfest
St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team
Leclaire Park
800 Hale Ave
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Oct 19
- Sun 11-5
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; .50-$1
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| Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464
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Nov 29; June
- Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
- 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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March
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5
- 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Credit cards accepted
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| Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd
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Nov 21 - 22
- 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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| Eureka, IL
Melick Library at Eureka College
301 E. College Ave
309-467-6892
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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
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| Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S Troy Ave
708-422-8522
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April
- Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- 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
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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 & Mon 10-3 (closed Sun)
- 9,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag; Mon $1/bag
- Children must be accompanied by parents
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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 21 - 22
- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sat $5/bag
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)
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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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Oct 11; Dec 6
- Sat 11-2
- 2,500 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
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
1255 W Galena Ave
815-821-2665
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Nov 6 - 15; April 2 - 11, 2026
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- Some books sold online
- All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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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 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
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| Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library
227 S Seventh St
630-232-0780
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Oct 11
- Sat 10-4
- 5,000 books; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Children's book sale
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
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| Gillespie, IL
Friends of Gillespie Library
at 1st United Methodist Church
Rt. 16 West
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Oct
- Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am
- Preview: Thu 6-8pm, $5 fee adults, $3 children 5-12
- "Thousands" of books; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; Media priced to sell
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| Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
630-469-0879
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Nov 8; Nov 28; Jan; March; May; July
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
- 9-2
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| Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056
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March
- 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
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| Glenview, IL
Friends of the Glenview Library Used Bookstore
1930 Glenview Rd
847-901-5910
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 100% donated
- Each month various genres are priced half-off
Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage.
Occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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| Granite City, IL
Friends of the Library
at Wilson Park Ice Rink
2900 Fehling Rd.
618-550-8334
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May 28 - 30, 2026
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee (Friends 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
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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; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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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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| 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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| Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library
The Book Nook
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216
(Lower Level)
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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
- Mon 10-3, Tue 1-6, Wed noon-3, Thu 1-4, Sun 9-11
- Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Sun $5/paper grocery bag
- Credit cards accepted
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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
- 2 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
Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Rd
847-363-5638
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
- New material added almost daily
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| Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
201 W. College
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
- 400 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
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| Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library
105 N Liberty St
618-498-9514
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Oct 9 - 11
- Fri 9-4, Sat 9-11
- Preview: Thu 3-8 $2 fee
- 5,000 books; 98% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sat 11:00 bag sale
Nov 4; Dec 2; Jan 6, 2026; Feb 3, 2026; March 3, 2026; April 7, 2026; May 5, 2026; June 2, 2026; July 7, 2026
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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| 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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| 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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| 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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Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13; Jan 10, 2026; Feb 14, 2026; March 14, 2026; April 11, 2026; May 9, 2026; June 13, 2026; July 11, 2026
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Lemont, IL
Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St
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Nov 7 - 9
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
- Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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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
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June 26 - 27, 2026
- 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
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| Marengo, IL
Marengo-Union Library
19714 E. Grant Hwy
815-568-8236
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Oct 11
- 9-3
- 3,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3 (during school year)
- 5,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Marine, IL
Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.
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Oct 18; May
- Sat 8-3
- 200 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (provided)
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| Mascoutah, IL
Mascoutah Public Library
3 West Church St
618-566-2562
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Dec 5 - 8; March
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
- Preview: Thu 3-7, Teachers and Educators only - no fee
- 5,000 books; 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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| Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library
801 S. School Ave
708-748-4431
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Ongoing
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| Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621
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Oct
- Sat 8-noon
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Credit cards accepted
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| McHenry, IL
McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036
North Parking Lot, Entrance B
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Oct 18 - 19; May
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends (must be a member by end of prior month)
- 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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| Mendota, IL
Graves-Hume Public Library
1401 W Main St
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Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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| Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave
708-535-2027
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March 7, 2026
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
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| Mokena, IL
Mokena Community Public Library
11327 W 195th St
708-479-9663
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Jan; May
- Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
- Preview: Fri 9-9:30 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
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| Moline, IL
Moline Public Library
3210 41st St
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Bookstore
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| Morrison, IL
Odell Public Library
307 S Madison St.
815-772-7323
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Nov 1
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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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
Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S Emerson St
847-253-5675
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Oct 18 - 19
- Giant Fall Sale
- 3 Room Sale!
- Better and AV Room
- Friend's Room
- Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
- October 18 and 19
- Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
- 25,000 Books!
- 95% donated by local residents; 50% hardcover. 20% children's
- Not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Great Prices: Most .25-$1; Best as marked $2-$10, Rare/autographed higher
- October 2025 Highlights
- In the Better Room - Be a Mount Prospector! Check out the GOLD MINE!
- Most merchandise is new every sale. Be sure to check out Erica's Picks, A celebration of the Oddest Titles in the Northwest Suburbs. Priced $1.00 and up
- Mine the perfect gem - that awesomely cool find you didn't know you had to have. Fun items, vintage and delicate, best condition, specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books, games, puzzles, AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
- October 2025 Sale Featured Items
- British Mystery Collections and Sets
- Great Courses - Newly Donated
- Library Used Coffee Table Books
- Adult Collections
- 1980's Model Railroad Magazines
- 1960's Readers Digest Record Sets
- 1960's Museum Series Lithographs
- Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books.
- Plenty of free parking. Handcarts available
- The Donations Demand a First Ever October Garage Sale: PT Label Maker, 1970's Stereo with Working 8 Track VR Headset, Steve Swisher Bobblehead, New Large Size Paint Stirring Sticks, Photo Boxes And Much More!
Jan; April; July
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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Ongoing
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| Naperville, IL
AAUW - Naperville Area
NEW LOCATION
Mill Street Elementary School (Door 5)
1300 N. Mill Street
Naperville, IL 60563
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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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| New Lenox, IL
New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
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| Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224
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Oct 24 - 25
- Fri, Sat 10-4
- 2,500 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Ongoing
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| Oak Brook, IL
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700
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Oct 16 - 18
- FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
- Thursday October 16th, 9:30a.m. to 8p.m.
- (FIVE DOLLAR FEE THURSDAY 9:30-11:30, only)
- Friday October 17th, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
- Saturday October 18th, 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
- EXTREMELY WELL CURATED SELECTION OF DOZENS OF GENRES
- OVER 5000 BOOKS, ALL DONATED
- SPECIAL GENRES THIS YEAR: GENEALOGY, METAPHYSICS, COLLECTIBLE REFERENCE, SIGNED ROBERT GOLDSBOROUGH COLLECTION, MUCH DRAMA, SCREENPLAYS, SCRIPTS, MOVIE RELATED TOPICS, POETRY, HC CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS AND THE USUAL SELECTION OF REGULAR TOPICS LIKE HISTORY, BIOS, FICTION, COOKBOOKS.
- For further information contact: Oak Brook Library @ 630-368-7700 or 630-303-4258, maryanun@aol.com
- Don't miss it!
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| Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
708-422-4990
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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| Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Public Library
834 W. Lake St.
708-383-8200
(cafeteria)
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July 11 - 12, 2026
- Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 2-4
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun $10/bag
- Credit cards accepted
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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
- 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
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| Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149
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Oct 10 - 12
- Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
- October 10, 11, and 12
- Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- $5 entry fee
- Friends members free
- Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
- Free admission
- Half-Price Day!
- THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
- 100% donated. No library discards.
- Sorted into over 40 categories!
- Fiction hardcover and paperback books alphabetized by author
- Featuring: HUGE COLLECTION OF AUDIO BOOKS!
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's: hardcover 50 cents, softcover 25 cents
- Large supply of records $3
- Large supply of video games $3
- Large supply of puzzles at $2 each
- CDs 50 cents, DVDs $1, BluRays $2
- Large supply of audio books starting at $1
- Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted
- Specialty Room
- Book sets
- Rare and Gift quality books
- Specialty A/V Sets
- Guidelines for sale days:
- No strollers in sale rooms
- Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
- NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED FOR SCANNING
- Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Hundreds of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
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| Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S 71st Ave
708-448-1473
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
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| Palos Hills, IL
Green Hills Library
8611 W 103rd St
708-598-8446
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
- Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
- Always adding new selections.
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| Palos Park, IL
Palos Park Public Library
12330 Forest Glen Blvd
708-448-1530
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Oct 13 - 18
- Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
- 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
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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 18 - 19; May 2 - 3, 2026
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- not 'picked over'; .50-$15
- No electronic equipment allowed
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
- Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
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| Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th
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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 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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| Princeton, IL
Princeton Public Library
698 E Peru St
815-875-1331
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Nov 13 - 15
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
- 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
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| Princeville, IL
Lillie M. Evans Library
207 N. Walnut St.
309-385-4540
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July 27 - Aug 29, 2026
- Library Hours
- 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Free-will donation
- Small, rotating collection of books and movies
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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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| Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255
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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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| Rochester, IL
Rochester Public Library
1 Community Dr
217-498-8454
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April 25 - 26, 2026
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 5-7pm, Friend; join at door
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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| Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street
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Oct 24 - 25; Jan 23 - 24, 2026; April 24 - 25, 2026; July 24 - 25, 2026
- Fri, Sat 10-1
- Fill a bag for a donation
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| Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library
215 N Wyman 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
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050
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Nov 14
- Fri noon-4:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Fri 9-noon, $5 fee
- 9,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Bookstore
- Booksale prices every day during library hours
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| Romeoville, IL
White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch
201 Normantown Rd.
815-886-2030
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
- Max price is $1 each
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| Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-569-9406
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March
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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 3:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- Sorted; not 'picked over'
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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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| Springfield, IL
Lincoln Library
326 South 7th Street
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May
- LINCOLN LIBRARY ALLIANCE BIG OUTDOOR BOOK SALE!
- ONE DAY ONLY; Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Over 15,000 Pre-sorted Books! 100% Donated.
- Come out to support LINCOLN LIBRARY, SPRINGFIELD'S PUBLIC LIBRARY and browse our amazing selection of Adult and Children's books, Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs!
- Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day!
- Free admission and plenty of parking
- GREAT PRICES!
- Children's books: $1 - BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
- Paperbacks: $1
- Hardcovers: $2
- Audiobooks: $1
- CDs: $1
- DVDs: $1
- Specials and Vintage Books!
- Cash, credit, and debit cards accepted!
- The books have not been 'picked over' before the sale, and no limit.
- No buyer restrictions
- Goodwill will be onsite accepting donations!
- All proceeds will be used to support Lincoln Library and literacy in our community
- Check our website at www.LincolnLibraryAlliance.org
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| Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library
102 W Third St
815-625-1370
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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
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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 18; Nov 7; Nov 15; Dec 5; Dec 20; Jan 2, 2026; Jan 17, 2026; Feb 6, 2026; Feb 21, 2026; March 6, 2026; March 21, 2026; April 3, 2026; April 18, 2026; May 1, 2026; May 16, 2026; June 5, 2026; June 20, 2026; July 3, 2026; July 18, 2026
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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| Union, IL
McHenry County Historical Society
6422 Main St
815-923-2267
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Oct 12; July 12, 2026
- Sun 10-2
- 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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| Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St
217-367-4057
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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| Urbana, IL
UC Books To Prisoners
Independent Media Center
202 S Broadway
217-898-3258
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Nov 1
- Sat 9-5
- 7,500+ books; 99% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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| Vernon Hills, IL
Aspen Drive Library
701 Aspen Dr
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April
- Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 12:30-4:30
- Preview: Sat 9:30-11:30; Friends, join at door
- 7,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3; Sun $5/bag
- Credit cards accepted
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| Villa Park, IL
Villa Park Public Library
305 S Ardmore Ave.
630-834-1164
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Ongoing
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| Washington, IL
Washington District Library
380 N Wilmor Rd
309-444-2241, 309-444-7621
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Oct; 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
847-623-2041
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books valued at $15 or more are sold online
- Credit cards accepted
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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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| Wheeling, IL
Indian Trails Public Library
355 S Schoenbeck Rd
847-459-4100
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Jan
- Sat 10-2
- Thousands of books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
- No scanners until noon
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| Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave
847-256-5025
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- Thousands books; .50-$10
- Credit cards accepted
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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; June
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Thu 7am-3pm
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| Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library
414 W Judd St
815-338-0542
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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
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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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| Terre Haute, IN
Vigo County Public Library
680 Poplar St.
812-232-1113
(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)
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Dec 5 - 8
Watch this spot for next Special Sale!
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| Lexington, KY
Lexington Central Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5505
(Conference Room A)
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Oct 10 - 25
- Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
- HUGE BOOK SALE!
- October 10 & 11: Members Only
- Membership available at the door
- or join online in advance: HERE
- Pre-opening table to verify membership to help traffic flow.
- October 13 through 22: General Public Invited - Open to Everyone
- October 23 and 24: Bag Days
- Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $10 (bags and boxes provided)
- Sale hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sundays)
- OVER 50,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS! (+ 30,000 in store!)
- Restocking Weekly!
- Free bottled water on members' days, weekends and bag days
- Great Prices
- Children's paperbacks: $0.50
- Children's hardbacks: $1.00
- Adult paperbacks: $1.00
- Adult hardbacks: $2.00
- Cash, Card, and Check accepted
- Two Hour parking validation free in the Library Garage
- Renew here HERE and get access to the early Member's Days, daily benefits, and the satisfaction of supporting the library:
- Assistance provided for large purchases
- For questions call (859) 231-5505 or email Simon Boes: sboes@lexpublib.org
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| Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
Michigan Student Union Ballroom
530 S. State St.
(corner of S. State and S. Univ.)
734-995-1891
Second floor
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Oct 26
- 45th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
- Sunday October 26, 2025, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
- 30 dealers from across the country will be offering a wide variety of used and rare items
- $5.00 donation requested that benefits the William L. Clements Library of the University of Michigan
- For further information go to annarborbookfair.com annarborbookfair.com or contact Jay Platt at jplatt@provide.net or 734-995-1891
- Near the center of University of Michigan campus. (Map)
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| Ann Arbor, MI
JLC Book Sale
Washtenaw Farm Counsel Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
734-219-5659
Building A
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Oct 22 - 25
- Welcome to JLC’s Low Cost Community Book Sale
- 30,000- 40,000 books!
- More than 5,000 DVD's
- Hundreds of audiobooks
- Video Games
- Puzzles
- Board Games
- The sale is held in a climate controlled building; restrooms available
- August 6th to 9th Free Admission all 4 Days
- PREMIUM ACCESS DAY
- Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm
- All books are $4 or $2 during Premium Access Day
- TEACHERS NIGHT
- Wednesday 4 pm to 8 pm
- Regular Prices to Teacher's/Homeschoolers who provide proof of teaching at checkout. No exceptions
- Books may purchased without proof of teaching at the Premium Access Day prices.
- GENERAL SALE
- Thursday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm
- These books are WELL categorized
- It's a treasure haven for booksellers. A massively valuable sale for both ebay and Amazon resellers!
- Great Prices
- Adult fiction/ Non-fiction books - $2. Children’s Books - $1
- PREMIUM ACCESS DAY - BOOKS ARE $4 and CHILDREN'S STORY AND BOARD BOOKS $2 (all day: 9 am to 8 pm)
- DVD’s (not including seasons) - $3. DVD’s (seasons and box sets) -$5
- Audiobooks - $3. Video Games (Xbox, Wii, Game Cube, Etc.) - $5
- Puzzles - $3. Board Games -$5
- Discount for Teachers and Homeschool Families:
- We offer a 10% discount to any teacher or home school family regardless of which day you purchase your books. You simply need to prove that you indeed qualify (please bring proof). Homeschoolers, get creative with your proof :-) we will accept it.
- We take cash or credit
- Scanners are OK
- See us on Facebook
- We are a family-run community book sale
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| Jefferson City, MO
Over 100,000 Items!
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 Route T
573-634-2464
From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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March 11 - 14, 2026
- One of the Largest Used Book Sales in the Midwest!
- Where will you find over 100,000 Items?
- It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus!
- There’s something for everyone!
- Books
- Movies
- Music
- Puzzles - and more!
- Sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories!
- This huge sale runs from March 11 to 14, 2026
- ,Preview Sale, Wednesday, March 11, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
- Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids (including children in arms or strollers)
- No carts or wagons over 24 inches allowed. Srollers for children are fine.
- Free admission, March 12-14
- Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- We restock until everything is out! Come back again and again!
- Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars – A bargain hunters dream come true! Special books and collectibles priced separately
- We accept cash, check or credit card
- Friday all items are half-price
- Saturday it’s $5.00 per box or $30 per box from the Collectible4s Area!
- All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE.
- Amazing deals! You will enjoy this CLEAN, WELL ORGANIZED sale!
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| Saint Joseph, MO
St. Joseph Public Library
at: Downtown Library
927 Felix St
816-236-2107
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Oct 18 - 22
- Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
- Over 12,000 items
- Books
- DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
- 50% donated, 50% ex-library
- Sorted into 35 categories! Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
- Sale Hours
- Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 18: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door)
- Saturday, October 18, 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm
- Monday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday, October 22, 9 am - 6 pm
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
- Tuesday, October 21: ½ Price Day!
- Wednesday, October 22: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
- We accept payment by cash, check or card
- For more information contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us
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| Dayton, OH
Book Fair Foundation, Inc.
Annual Dayton Book Fair
at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Road
937-999-4491
(Just off US 35)
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Nov 7 - 9
- 54th ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR - GIANT BOOK SALE!
- One of the largest sales in the country!
- More books than ever this year! We expect to have around 300,000 items .. More than 80 categories!
- November 7 to 9, 2025
- Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.FREE admission
- Silent auction on Saturday at 4 p.m
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
- Sunday is bag day -- everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included)
- Teachers and nonprofits check our website for details HERE for special shopping on Sunday (Must register by November 9, 2023)
- Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers!
- User-friendly sale with great amenities:
- Pleasant climate controlled environment
- Ajacent free parking
- Food is available on site
- We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes.
- And our annual 5K race is on Sunday morning-- all participants get a gift card to the sale and there's a cash prize --- all to benefit our building fund
- Proceeds benefit local non-profits chosen each year.
- For more info www.daytonbookfair.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/daytonbookfair
- And while you're here, don't forget to check out our newest project, Rabbit Hole Books, a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton this year!
Special discounts after 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
- FREE admission
- Bag Sale: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- $7.50 per bag (sales tax included)
Monday, November 13, 2017
- $1.00 admission
- Clean Sweep: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
- Bring your own boxes from home and take all the books you want for FREE!
Silent auction for rare and antique books through 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11
FREE parking each day of the sale
Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards accepted
This year’s proceeds benefit three local non-profit organizations:
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| Green Bay, WI
Big Book Sale!
Brown County Library
515 Pine St
920 448-4400
Click here to Find Us On Facebook
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Nov 3 - 6
- The Friends Fall BIG Book Sale
- Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
- THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
- Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
- Advance Sale for Members Only November 3
- Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
- $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
- Registration will begin at 9:30 am
- Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
- General Sale Hours, all invited
- November 4
- Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
- $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
- November 5
- Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
- $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
- November 6
- Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 5:30)
- 1st bag is $5, all subsequent are $3
- SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
- CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM PURCHASE
- Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
- We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
- Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
- Check our website
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