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October, 2025
3-4Nevada
4-5Bettendorf
10-25Lexington, KYBig Sale
10-12Palatine, ILExceptional
11Iowa City
11Iowa City
16-19Golden, COMega Sale!
16-18Oak Brook, ILExceptional
18-19Mount Prospect, ILBig Sale
18-22Saint Joseph, MOCheck This
18Waterloo
25-29Gainesville, FLBig Sale
30-11/2Cedar RapidsBIG Fall Sale
?Grinnell
?Marion
?Oskaloosa
?Perry


November, 2025
3-6Green Bay, WIBig Book Sale!
7-8Coralville
7-10Dayton, OHBig Sale
7-8Nevada
13-16Ames
13-15Fort Madison
?Spencer
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Grinnell

Iowa City
Le Mars
Waterloo
West Des Moines

Ongoing Sales

Des Moines
Evansdale
Garden Grove
Hiawatha

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Malvern
Marshalltown
Red Oak

Solon
Tipton
Waukee

Future Sales

December, 2025
5-6Nevada
6Iowa City

January, 2026
2-3Nevada
?Burlington

February, 2026
6-7Nevada
?Waterloo

March, 2026
6-7Nevada
7Solon
11-14Jefferson City, MOOver 100,000 Items!

April, 2026
3-4Nevada
11Iowa City
?Decorah
?Jefferson
?Knoxville
?Perry
?Sioux City
?Webster City

May, 2026
1-2Nevada
9Iowa City
?Burlington
?Dubuque
?Fort Dodge
?Marion
?Ottumwa
?Waukee

June, 2026
5-6Nevada
13Iowa City
?Waterloo

July, 2026
3-4Nevada
11Iowa City
17-19Milford

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Golden, CO


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





Oct 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)


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 * 
      • except boxes
  • 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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Ames, IA


Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave
515-239-5646


Nov 13 - 16
  • Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
  • Preview: Thu 5-5:30, Friends $20 level and above; 5:30-8:30, $2 admission
  • 30,000 books; 66% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most $1
  • Some books sold online
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5
Bettendorf, IA

Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr.
563-344-4177



Oct 4 - 5
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3
  • Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door. $20 fee for scanning
  • Thousands of books; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1
  • $20 Scanner fee at Preview only


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-4, Sat 11-3
  • 4,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50; Trade PB $1
  • No books are held in the shop for more than two months.
Burlington, IA

Burlington Public Library
210 Court St
319-753-1647

Jan; May
  • Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • Preview: Fri 9-5, Friends; join at door
  • 9,000+ books; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Mon bag sale


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4
  • $1-$3
Cedar Falls, IA

Book Nook
Cedar Falls Public Library
524 Main St.
319-273-8667

Bookstore
  • Monday 10-7, Wednesday 10-4, Saturday 10-4

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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.)


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
Clinton, IA

Clinton Public Library
Underground Book Store
306 8th Avenue S
563-242-0840



Bookstore
  • Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6
Coralville, IA

Friends of Coralville Public Library
1401 5th Street
319-248-1850



Nov 7 - 8
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-3
  • 7,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; Donation
  • No scanners
Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs Public Library
400 Willow Ave
712-323-7553

Bookstore
  • During library hours

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Decorah, IA


Luther College Preus Library
700 College Dr
563-387-1166




April
  • Mon-Thu 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat noon-5, Sun noon-midnight
  • 3,200 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $5; after day 1 prices decline daily
  • 1 private dealer is invited to purchase books prior to sale
Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Central Library
1000 Grand Ave

Ongoing
  • Mon-Wed 9-7:30, Thu, Fri 9-5:30, Sun (Sept-May) 1-4:30
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Dubuque, IA

Carnegie-Stout Public Library
360 W 11th St
563-589-4225

May
  • Thu noon-6:30, Fri noon-4:30
  • Preview: Wed noon-6:30pm, Friends; join at door
  • 5,000 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5
Evansdale, IA

Evansdale Public Library
123 N Evans Rd
319-232-5367



Ongoing
  • Mon, Thu 11-7, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-5
  • 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, mags .25; VHS, DVD .50
Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge Public Library
424 Central Ave
515-573-8167

May
  • Tue 9-7, Wed-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus DVDs, puzzles, mags, music CDs; .25-$2.50


Bookstore
  • Mon 1-7, Tue-Fri 11-4; closed Sat, Sun
  • Friends Book Shop on the Square
Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison Public Library
1920 Avenue E
319-372-5721

Nov 13 - 15
  • Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30
  • 5,000 books; 65% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2.50
Garden Grove, IA

Garden Grove Public Library
103 W. Main St.
641-443-2172



Ongoing
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 2-4:30
  • Call 641-443-2445 anytime to look at books
Grinnell, IA

Drake Community Library
930 Park St
641-236-2661



Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
Hiawatha, IA

Hiawatha Public Library
150 W Willman St.
319-393-1414

Ongoing
Iowa City, IA

Iowa City Public Library
123 S Linn St
319-887-6050

Oct 11; Dec 6
  • Sat 10-3
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; Donation
  • No scanning allowed
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30

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Iowa City, IA


Antelope Lending Library
held at: 1122 5th Ave
908-868-5142


Oct 11; April 11, 2026; May 9, 2026; June 13, 2026; July 11, 2026
  • 9-noon
  • .50-$2
Jefferson, IA

Jefferson Public Library
200 West Lincolnway St
515-386-3825



April
  • Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Knoxville, IA

Knoxville Public Library
213 E Montgomery
641-828-0585

April
  • Thu 2-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2
  • Sat discounted prices
Le Mars, IA

Friends of the Le Mars Public Library
2nd Chapter Gently Used Books
104 Central Ave NE
712-305-2233

Bookstore
  • Thu 3-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
  • 3,500 books; 60% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $1-$4
  • Credit cards accepted
LeClaire, IA

LeClaire Community Library
323 Wisconsin St
563-289-4242 x 4

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Malvern, IA

Malvern Public Library
502 Main St.
712-624-8219

Ongoing
Marion, IA

Marion Public Library
1095 6th Ave
319-377-3412

Oct; May
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10
  • 2,200 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50; Sun $3/bag
  • Newest books are sold in our Bookstore
Marshalltown, IA

Marshalltown Public Library
105 W. Boone St
641-754-7384

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .50-$5
Milford, IA

Milford Memorial Library
1009 9th St.
712-338-4643

July 17 - 19, 2026
  • Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; Sat: $1/bag
Nevada, IA

Nevada Public Library
631 K Ave
515-382-2628

Oct 3 - 4; Nov 7 - 8; Dec 5 - 6; Jan 2 - 3, 2026; Feb 6 - 7, 2026; March 6 - 7, 2026; April 3 - 4, 2026; May 1 - 2, 2026; June 5 - 6, 2026; July 3 - 4, 2026
  • Fri, Sat 10-1

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Oskaloosa, IA


AAUW, Oskaloosa
at Penn Central Mall
200 High Ave. W




Oct
  • Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4
  • 5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag
  • This is a smaller sale than usual, and will be our last sale, because we no longer have a place for book drop-off and sorting.
Ottumwa, IA

Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc.
Held at: Bridge View Center
102 Church St.
641-682-7563



May
  • Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Perry, IA

Perry Public Library
1101 Willis Ave



Oct; April
  • Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted
Red Oak, IA

Red Oak Public Library
400 North 2nd St.

Ongoing
Sioux City, IA

Sioux City Public Library
at: old Younkers store
4380 Sergeant Rd

(former Fashion Bug

April
  • Fri 4-9, Sat 10-8, Sun noon-6, Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10 until books are gone or 6pm.
  • Preview: First Thu 4-8, $5 12+, $1 for 12 and under
  • Sorted; hardcovers $4; $3/bag; Last day free
Solon, IA

Solon Public Library
320 W. Main St.
319-624-2678



March 7, 2026
  • Sat 8-noon
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Donation
Spencer, IA

Spencer Rotary Club
at Clay County Regional Events Center
800 W 18th St

Nov
  • Sat 10-5 Sun noon-4 (free admission Sat & Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 5:30-7:30pm, $5 fee; Fri 10-7, $1 fee; $3 hc, $1 pb
  • 30,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.50; children's free; Sun $5/bag, $25 grocery cart
Tipton, IA

Tipton Public Library
206 Cedar St.
319-886-6266

Ongoing
Waterloo, IA

Waterloo Public Library
415 Commercial St
319-291-4496

Oct 18; Feb; June
  • Sat 9-2
  • Preview: Thu prior 5-7pm, Friends; join at door
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag (bags supplied)
  • Some books are removed


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri, Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1 (unless otherwise marked
Waukee, IA

Waukee Public Library
950 Warrior Lane
515-987-7994



May
  • Sat 8:30-3
  • Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, Friends; join at door, $25 suggested donation for membership
  • 5,000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; children's .50; adult $2
  • Bake sale


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)

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Webster City, IA


Kendall Young Library
1201 Willson Ave
515-832-9100


April
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-noon
  • Preview: Thu 10-7, $5 admission
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat: fill a bag, leave a donation
West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines Public Library
4000 Mills Civic Parkway
515-222-3400



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 200-300 books

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



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
      • (No Friday Pre-Sale)
  • 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!

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Oak Brook, IL


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



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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Palatine, IL


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

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
    • Free admission
  • 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!!

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Lexington, KY


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

(Conference Room A)


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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Jefferson City, MO

Over 100,000 Items!
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 Route T
573-634-2464

From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.

March 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

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)




Nov 7 - 10

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Green Bay, WI

Big Book Sale!
Brown County Library
515 Pine St
920 448-4400
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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
    • Sorted into categories
  • 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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