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March, 2024
8-23Lexington, KYBig Sale
15-18Fairview Heights
21-24Fond du Lac, WI2024 Annual Sale
21-24Louisville, KYBig Sale
22-24Evergreen Park
23-24Coralville, IABig Sale
23-4/6Plano


April, 2024
2Jerseyville
3-6BellevilleBig Sale
4-13Freeport
5-7BolingbrookBig Sale
5-7Cedar Rapids, IABig Sale
5-6Northbrook
5Troy
6Colfax
6UrbanaCheck This
7-14Livonia, MIBOOKSTOCK!
11-13Belvidere
12-14Arlington HeightsSpring Book Sale!
12-14Baton Rouge, LABig Sale
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Lansing
13-14Lemont
13-14Orland Park
17Charleston
19-21Cary
19-21Saint Charles
19-23Washington
20-24Gainesville, FLBig Sale
20Marine
20-21Mount ProspectBig Sale
20Troy
20-21Vernon Hills
25-30O'FallonBig Sale
26-28DeKalb
26-27Rock Island
27-5/5Cherry Valley
27-28Roselle
29-5/2Green Bay, WIBig Book Sale!
29-5/23Saint Joseph
?Des Plaines
?Sterling
Sales in May and beyond...
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LSU Annual Book Bazaar
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Addison, IL
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Freeport
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La Grange Park
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Marengo
Moline
Pekin

Peoria
Quincy
Rockford
Rolling Meadows
Romeoville
Wilmette
Woodstock

Ongoing Sales

Algonquin
Alsip
Alton
Aurora
Batavia
Belvidere
Berwyn
Bethany
Bloomingdale
Blue Island
Brookfield
Calumet City
Chicago (Hamlin Park)
Chicago (South Shore)
Chicago (West Addison)
Chicago Ridge
Clarendon Hills
Danvers
De Kalb
Deerfield
DeKalb
Des Plaines
Elburn
Elgin
Elmwood Park

Eureka
Evergreen Park
Forest Park
Fox Lake
Fox River Grove
Frankfort
Franklin Park
Glencoe
Grayslake
Harvey
Highwood
Hinsdale
Huntley
Indian Head Park
Jerseyville
Kaneville
Lemont
Lincolnshire
Matteson
McHenry
Mendota
Midlothian
Morton Grove
Mundelein
Naperville

New Lenox
Northbrook
Oak Lawn
Orland Park
Palatine
Palos Heights
Palos Hills
Park Forest
Park Ridge
Pecatonica
Peoria
Peru
Princeville
Red Bud
Ridge Farm
Roselle
Round Lake
Salem
Stickney
Urbana
Villa Park
Waukegan
Westchester
Zion

Future Sales

May, 2024
2-4Wood River
3-4Charleston
3-18Red Bud
3Troy
4Colfax
4-5Park Ridge
7Jerseyville
11Batavia
11Brighton
11Lansing
11-14State College, PA200,000+ Books!
17-19Grayslake
17-18Moline
17-20Westport, CTBig Sale
18Glen Ellyn
18-19McHenry
18Troy
30-6/1Granite City
?Cherry Valley
?Galesburg
?Lisle
?Mokena
31-6/2New Orleans, LAExceptional
?SpringfieldSpecial
?Terre Haute, INBig Sale
?Waukegan
?Winnetka

June, 2024
1-4Cleveland, OH100,000 Books!
1Colfax
1Midlothian
4Jerseyville
7Troy
8Brighton
8Lansing
10-12Lancaster, PABig Sale
15ChicagoBook Fair
15-17NapervilleBig Sale
15Troy
21-22Macomb
?Anna
?Bensenville
?Effingham
?Geneva
?Glencoe
?Palatine
?Winnetka

July, 2024
2Jerseyville
5Troy
6Colfax
12-16Newtown, CTHUGE Sale!
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Glen Ellyn
13Lansing
14Union
19-20Northbrook
20Troy
21Detroit, MIFestival of Books!
25-28Chicago
25-26Princeton
26-27Rock Island
29-8/29Saint Joseph
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago

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

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

October, 2024
1Jerseyville
4-19Red Bud
4Troy
5Colfax
5Midlothian
5Sterling
6Union
11-13Cary
12Batavia
12Brighton
12-14Chicago (Hyde Park)
12Lansing
19-20McHenry
19Troy
20Edwardsville
25-26Northbrook
25-26Rock Island
?Anna
?Carbondale
?Cherry Valley
?DeKalb
?Des Plaines
?Galesburg
?Gillespie
?Glencoe
?Hampshire
?Lemont
?Lisle
?Mattoon
?Oak Brook
?Palos Park
?Peoria
?Washington
?Waukegan
?Winnetka
?Winnetka

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

December, 2024
3Jerseyville
6Troy
7Colfax
14Batavia
14Brighton
14Lansing
21Troy
?Geneva

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Newtown, CT


HUGE Sale!
Friends of the C.H. Booth Library
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
at Reed Intermediate School
3 Trades Lane
(Across from Fairfield Hills)
Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34
203-426-4533




July 12 - 16
  • OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, GAMES, AND MORE!
  • July 12 to July 16 -  48th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
    • Friday, 1 - 5
      • $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200
      • Ticket sales start Friday at noon
    • Saturday, 10 - 5
      • $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE
      • Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
    • Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day
    • Monday, 10 - 7: half price day
    • Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE
  • Best organized sale anywhere
    • Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room
    • All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre
    • Children’s books organized by reading level, series and interests
  • Over 90 categories, including your favorites:
    • Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more!
    • Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (American and world), home improvement and many other areas!
    • Children's books: the biggest section anywhere!
    • Jigsaw puzzles and games
    • Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
    • Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
  • Pay by cash, check or credit/debit card;  Discover, Visa & MasterCard Accepted
  • Unbeatable Amenities
    • Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal
    • Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking
    • Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday
    • Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas
    • Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted
  • UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG

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Westport, CT


Westport Library
20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1)
203-952-0070



May 17 - 20
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Gainesville, FL


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

(Across from Truist Bank)


April 20 - 24
  •  FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE 
    • Celebrating Our 70th Year 1954-2024
  • 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
  • April 20 to 24, 2024
    • 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


Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Ave. SE

(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. This is enforced during library hours every day.)


April 5 - 7
  • Happy Spring! Time for fresh books!
  • Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual Spring Sale
  • April 5, 6, and 7
    • Friday, 9AM to 5PM
    • Saturday, 9AM to 5PM
    • Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM
  • Something for Everyone!
    • Children's books!
    • Loads of fiction & nonfiction!
    • Gardening!
    • Biography!
    • Mystery!
    • Sci-Fi!
    • Romance!
    • Cookbooks!
    • Travel!
    • Religion!
    • Business!
    • Collectibles!
    • Self-help!  And more!
  • Priced at $1, $2, and $3, as well as individually priced books suitable for gift-giving.
  • We accept cash, checks and credit card
  • Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
  • Note Location: This sale will be held at the downtown library, 450 Fifth Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

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Coralville, IA


Shelter House Book Sale
at 860 Quarry Road
319-259-7326



March 23 - 24
  • 2024 Annual Shelter House Used Book Sale
  • Presenting OVER 40,000 BOOKS!
    • All donated; 40% hardcover
    • Sorted by category for easy shopping!
  • Plus CDs, DVDs, Puzzles and other Media
  • Rare and Antiquarian available
  • Wide range of subjects!
  • Great Prices! Books range from $1.00 to $3.00
  • Early Birds entry pass:
    • Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $10 entrance fee CASH ONLY
  • Free Entry:
    • Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Come early for best selection! Return later for best deals!
  • No buyer restrictions. Scanners allowed.
  • Books have NOT been picked over (except to discard mildewed, damaged, otherwise unsaleable books)
  • Plenty of on-site parking
  • Cash, check and credit cards accepted
  • Refreshments available on site
  • All proceeds support Shelter House programs and support services including housing, employment, and mental health that help hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet.
  • Find more information at: www.shelterhouseiowa.org/book-sale

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Addison, IL



SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records
800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53)
Unit D
630-545-9710

(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)



Bookstore
  • Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
  • Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
  • Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
  • Vintage Classic sets
  • **NEW** children's books
  • Well organized. Fully accessible.
  • Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
  • $10 minimum for credit cards
  • **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
Algonquin, IL

Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
Alsip, IL

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
11960 S Pulaski
708-371-5666

Ongoing
Alton, IL

Friends of Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)

(Corner of 4th & State Sts)


Ongoing
  • L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
Anna, IL

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

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

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Antioch, IL


Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874


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

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Arlington Heights, IL

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



April 12 - 14
  • Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Spring Sale
    • Friday April 12: 6 pm - 8 pm Members Night (Membership required)
    • Saturday April 13: 9 am - 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales
    • Sunday April 14:
      • Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale (No Teacher Discount at Bag Sales)
      • Noon - 4 pm Adult Half-Price Sale (Buy-It-Now items excluded)
  • Friday Members Night (Numbers Available for Room Entry Friday April 12 at 9 am):
    • A person must be a member to enter Members Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends
    • To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday April 28 at 9 am.
  • Friday Members Night Line-Up: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry.
  • Sale Requirements & Information:
    • Book sales follow lobrary, local and state COVID mitigation protocols
    • Facemasks are recommended in Friends of the Library salerooms.
    • There are maximum capacity limits in each room. People may need to wait momentarily for others to leave the saleroom before new shoppers may enter. Everyone's patience is appreciated
    • Everyone's courtesy to others is appreciated
    • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
    • Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
  • The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.
  • Adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction, vintage books, books in foreign languages; DVDs, Blu-Rays, video games, music CDs vinyl records, art & posters, and audiobooks.
  • Children’s sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs.
  • Auction and Buy-It-Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor. Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday at 2 pm.
    • Buy It Now items feature higher value or unique books, vinyl records, movies, music and more
  • The Friends now accept credit cards, cash, checks, and PayPal for payment.
  • Questions? Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 847-506-2663
Aurora, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Batavia, IL

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



April 13; May 11; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 9-1
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


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

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Belleville, IL


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



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

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



April 11 - 13; Sept
  • Thu 10-7:30, Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Wed 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door
  • 6,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$1.50


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bensenville, IL

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

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

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

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bloomingdale, IL

Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way



Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Blue Island, IL


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


Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Bolingbrook, IL


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



April 5 - 7
  • Friends of Fountaindale Library Book Sale
  • FEATURING FULL TABLES!!
  • A room packed with books, childrens books, DVDs and more.
    • Nonfiction, Fiction and Foreign Language books.  
  • Books donated from the community and from the library
  • The sale also includes Lots of DVDs for 50 cents and sets for $1.00. What a bargain!!
  • Members sale
    • Friday, April 5, 4 pm to 5:30 pm 
      • Open to members only or $2.00 admission
    • Saturday, April 6, 9 am to 10 am
      • Open to members only or $2.00 admission
  • Open to the Public
    • Saturday, April 6, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Sunday, April 7, noon to 3 pm
      • $5 Bag Sale (bag provided)
  • NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions
  • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
  • Great Prices
    • Hardcover books $1; Large Paperbacks $1
    • Small Paperbacks.$.50
    • DVD's . $.50, DVD sets $1, CD's $1
    • Children's books $.25-$.50
    • Some items specially priced - Rare and Unique
  • CASH OR CHECK ONLY
  • As a non-profit organization, we provide funds to the library for special equipment, programs and events of interest
Bourbonnais, IL

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

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

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

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted
Brookfield, IL

Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917



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

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

Ongoing
Carbondale, IL

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

(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)

Oct
  • Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
  • 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
  • No scanners
  • Weather could affect sale - check library website
Carbondale, IL

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

Bookstore
Cary, IL

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

April 19 - 21; Oct 11 - 13
  • Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
  • Special pricing for teachers with current I.D., except Sunday Bag Sale. Non-profits with I.D. Contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale. Cash and checks only
Champaign, IL

FriendShop
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St
217-403-5395

Bookstore
  • Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 1:30-5
  • 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
  • Credit cards accepted
    Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online.
    No restrictions
  • Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles

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Charleston, IL


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

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



April 17; Sept
  • Wed 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
Charleston, IL

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



May 3 - 4; Aug 23 - 24; Nov 15 - 16
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Chatham, IL

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

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

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

April 27 - May 5; May; Oct
  • Sun 1-5, Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2, last weekend $3/bag
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
Chicago, IL

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

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

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

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

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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
847-722-8949

Easy Access via CTA and Free Parking


June 15
  • Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Announce
    • 61st Annual  Chicago Book & Paper Fair 
  • Saturday, June 15
    • 10 am to 5 pm
  • Admission $6.00. Students and seniors $4.00
  • Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show starting at 9:00 AM.
  • Booksellers from wll across the Midwest and the USA offer fine antiquarian, rare, collectible, first edition and other books in many fields.
    • Also maps and ephemera! 
  • Over 50 Pop-Up Bookstores in One Place!
  • Indoors where it's AIR CONDITIONED and DRY!
  • Questions - mwabachicagobookfair@gmail.com or 708-442-0667
  • Sponsored by the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association www.mwaba.com
Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

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

Ongoing
Chicago (Hyde Park), IL

Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
1526 E. 55th St
(55th Street just west of Lake Park Ave - near Univ. of Chicago)

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

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

Ongoing

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Chicago (West Addison), IL


West Addison Branch Library
7536 W. Addison
312-746-4704


Ongoing
Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Ave.
708-423-7753

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Clarendon Hills, IL

Clarendon Hills Public Library
7 N. Prospect Ave
630-323-8188



Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-9, Wed, Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
  • 200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
  • Cart constantly replenished
Colfax, IL

Martin Township Public Library
132 W. Main St
(south end)

April 6; May 4; June 1; July 6; Aug 3; Sept 7; Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
  • New books donated weekly and added to the others
Danvers, IL

Danvers Township Library
117 E Exchange St.
309-963-4269

Ongoing
  • Mon 1-9, Tue 9-8, Wed 9-5, Thu 1-9, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
  • 500 books; 25% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag
De Kalb, IL

Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
815-753-9838

Ongoing
Decatur, IL

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



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

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



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

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



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

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



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

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DeKalb, IL


DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568


April 26 - 28; Oct
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag
DeKalb, IL

Northern Illinois University
Founders Memorial Library (Lobby)
217 Normal Rd
815-753-1094

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .50-$1
  • Stock turns over regularly
    Exact change appreciated
    Checks over $5 accepted
Des Plaines, IL

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

Downtown, just south of Metra train station


April; Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 475-500 books
Edwardsville, IL

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

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

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



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

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

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

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



Sept

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd



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

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

NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!


Aug

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

Elmwood Park Library
1 Conti Parkway
708-453-7645

Ongoing
  • During Library Hours
  • 3 Bookcases of books

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Eureka, IL


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




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

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

March 22 - 24
  • Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Some books selected to sell elsewhere
  • Credit cards accepted


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

Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070

March 15 - 18
  • 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
Forest Park, IL

Forest Park Public Library
7555 W. Jackson Blvd
708-366-7171

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
  • New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
Fox Lake, IL

Fox Lake District Library
255 E Grand Ave.
847-587-0198

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Fox River Grove, IL

Fox River Grove Public Library
407 Lincoln Ave



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

Frankfort Public Library
21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd.
(S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Franklin Park, IL

Franklin Park Public Library
10311 Grand Ave
847-455-6016

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
Freeport, IL

Voices Book Nook
Lincoln Mall
1255 W Galena Ave
815-821-2665



April 4 - 13; Aug 1 - 10; Nov 7 - 16
  • Store hours
  • Half price


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

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

May; Oct
  • Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
  • Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Geneva, IL


Geneva Public Library
227 S Seventh St
630-232-0780


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

Friends of Gillespie Library
at 1st United Methodist Church
Rt. 16 West

Oct
  • Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am
  • Preview: Thu 6-8pm, $5 fee adults, $3 children 5-12
  • "Thousands" of books; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; Media priced to sell
Glen Carbon, IL

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



Aug 29 - 31
  • Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Glen Ellyn, IL

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



May 18; July 13; Nov 9; Nov 29
  • 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most adult books $2, children's $1, media $1
  • Semi-private shopping appointments may be available. Please email the Friends.
  • Sat 9-2
Glencoe, IL

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056

June; Oct
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag


Ongoing
Glenview, IL

Glenview Library
1930 Glenview Rd
847-901-5910



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 100% donated
  • Each month various genres are priced half-off
    Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage.
    Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
Granite City, IL

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



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

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



May 17 - 19
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 10-3, Sun 1:30-4:30
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


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

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

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Hampshire, IL

Ella's Friends
at Prairie View Garden Center
48W130 Illinois Route 72
847-683-2727



Oct
  • Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
  • 7,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb .75; children's .50; A/V $1; Sun $5/bag

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Harvey, IL


Harvey Public Library
15441Turlington Ave.
708-331-0757


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
Highland Park, IL

Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216

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

Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave.
847-433-5404



Ongoing
Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
630-986-1976

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • $1-$3
  • 15 shelves constantly restocked
Homewood, IL

Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055

Bookstore
  • Sat 10-4
Huntley, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
  • New material added almost daily
Indian Head Park, IL

Indian Head Park Heritage Center
6250 S. Wolf Rd



Ongoing
  • Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
  • 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
Jacksonville, IL

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
at York's Antique and Craft Mall
Booth #31
1847 South Main St.



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

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

April 2; May 7; June 4; July 2; Aug 6; Sept 3; Oct 1; Nov 5; Dec 3
  • Tue 8:30am-8:pm
  • $3/bag


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

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25

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La Grange Park, IL


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




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

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



Sept 13 - 15

Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
Lanark, IL

Friends of Lanark Public Library
Twice Sold Tales
Unique Mall
504 Illinois Rte 64
815-493-6366

Bookstore
  • Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; like new books $2-$5; VHS 10/$1, audiobooks .50, DVDs $1
  • Not picked over. No restrictions. 100+ titles added weekly. Cash only
Lansing, IL

Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Ave
708-474-2447 x 122



April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13; Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14
  • Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Lemont, IL

Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St



April 13 - 14; Oct
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
  • Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincoln, IL

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



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

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

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

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675



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

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



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

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



June 21 - 22
  • 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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Macomb, IL


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


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

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

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .10-.50
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Marine, IL

Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.



April 20
  • Sat 8-4
  • 99% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (bags provided)
Mascoutah, IL

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

Sept
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Matteson, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mattoon, IL

Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621



Oct
  • Sat 8-noon
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
  • Credit cards accepted
McHenry, IL

McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036

North Parking Lot, Entrance B


May 18 - 19; Oct 19 - 20
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends always must be members by the end of the month prior to the sale to attend the preview; you may NOT join at door*
  • 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
  • $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mendota, IL

Graves-Hume Public Library
1401 W Main St

Ongoing
  • 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
Midlothian, IL

Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave
708-535-2027



June 1; Oct 5
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted


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

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

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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Moline, IL


Moline Public Library
3210 41st St




May 17 - 18
  • 9-3
  • Fill a bag for a donation


Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-4
Morrison, IL

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

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

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

Ongoing

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



April 20 - 21
  •  Giant Spring Sale 
  • 3 Room Sale!
    • Better and AV Room
    • Friend's Room
    • Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
  • HOURS for 2024!
  • April 20 & 21
    • 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
  • April 2024 Highlights
    • Check out our new area in the Better Room-The Gold Mine.
    • Be a Mount Prospector! Mine the perfect gem, that awesomely cool find you didn't know you really wanted. Fun items, vintage, best condition, specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books games, puzzles, and AV, adult books, white elephant gifts.
    • Most merchandise is new every sale
    • Priced $1.00 and up
    • Our community has been extremely generous; we have a larger than usual selection this sale
  • April Sale Featured Items in All 3 Rooms Vintage Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers
    • Poetry published 1880-1920's
    • Military published 1900-1940's
    • 75+ Military equipment and shooting sports books
    • Political 1950-1990's
    • Kitchen/Cooking 1950's 1970's
    • Baby Care 1930's
    • Local Events 1960's
    • Cubs 2016
    • 1940's to current: Fashion design and construction books
    • Thousands of recent novels
  • All books over $0.25: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
  • 1,000+ Library used DVDs 25¢, 1,200+ Library used books on CD 25¢
  •  LPs, puzzles and games too!
  • Large selection of world language books.
  • No magazines, books on tape, cassettes, VHS or software.
  • Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books.
  • Plenty of free parking
  • Handcarts available
  • Credit cards accepted. There is a $2 convenience fee for charges under $100. $5 fee for charges from $100 to under $250. $8 for charges of $250 or more.
  • Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org
  • More information will be available at the sale.
Mundelein, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours

The following advertiser supports our web page.
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Naperville, IL


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



June 15 - 17

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

Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
630-961-4100 x 6322

Ongoing
  • During library hours
  • 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1, mags .25
Naperville, IL

95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
Naperville, IL

Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
630-961-4100 x 2203 (Pat)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
Nashville, IL

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



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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
New Lenox, IL


New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
North Aurora, IL

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

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

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224

April 5 - 6; July 19 - 20; Oct 25 - 26
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • 600 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1


Ongoing
Oak Brook, IL

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



Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
708-422-4990

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
Oak Park, IL

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

(cafeteria)

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

The following advertiser supports our web page.
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O'Fallon, IL


Friends of O'Fallon Public Library
120 Civic Plaza
618-632-3783



April 25 - 30
  • Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library Huge Spring Book Sale
    • No admission fee and no reservations needed!
    • Proceeds to benefit the library and its programs.
  • Days and HoursThursday, April 25 through Monday, April 30 during library business hours:
    • Thursday, 9:00 - 8:00
    • Friday, 9:00 - 5:00
    • Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00
    • Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00
    • Monday,  9:00 - 8:00
  • Prices: $1.00 Hardcover books, non-mass market paperbacks, DVDs, audiobooks, CD's, LPs
    • 15 for $1.00 mass market paperbacks only
    • $5.00 per bag for children's books, excluding specially marked items.
    • Green tagged items are specially priced.
    • Prices may be discounted on different days of the sale. Please check our Facebook page daily during the sale: @ofplfriends
    • The book sale accepts credit cards, cash, and checks.
  • 20,000 plus books!
    • Including fiction, non-fiction, children's, young adult, audio books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, jigsaw puzzles, games, and miscellaneous items.
    • Up to 80% donated material.
  • The sale is so big we couldn't keep it all in one room! Several rooms and areas to explore, all on the easily accessible ground floor of the library, including a room dedicated to children's books.
  • Our non-fiction is sorted into categories including: art/entertainment, biography/memoir, business/investing, cookbooks, education, health, home and garden (including pets and crafts), military, reference, religion/spiritual, science and nature, self help, social political, and sports.
  • Fiction is sorted into genres: classics and poetry, general fiction, Christian fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction/fantasy/horror, and westerns. We do attempt to keep the Large Print in one location.
  • No limits on dealers, we do ask that they respect all patrons and volunteers, thanks in advance.
  • For more information: https://ofpl.info/booksale E-mail: admin@ofallonfriends.org
Orland Park, IL

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

April 13 - 14
  • Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5
  • 5,000 books; 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
Palatine, IL

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

June

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Palos Hills, IL


Green Hills Library
8611 W 103rd St
708-598-8446


Ongoing
  • Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
  • Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
  • Always adding new selections.
Palos Park, IL

Palos Park Public Library
12330 Forest Glen Blvd
708-448-1530



Oct
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
  • 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
Paris, IL

Paris Public Library
207 S Main St.
217-463-3950

Aug
  • Sat 10-4
  • 70% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; DVDs, AV; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
Park Forest, IL

Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Blvd.
708-748-3731



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge Library
20 S Prospect Ave
847-825-3123

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


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
  • Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
Pecatonica, IL

Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
Pekin, IL

Pekin Public Library
301 South 4th St
309-347-7111



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 2,000 books
Peoria, IL

Alpha Park Public Library
3527 Airport Rd.
309-697-3822

Ongoing
Peoria, IL

Peoria Park District Noble Center
1125 W. Lake Ave.
309-681-2681

(Book Court: Lobby and Lower Level)


Oct
  • Sat 10-7, Sun noon-5, Mon Noon-7
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun half price, Mon 75% off
  • Approx. 100 listed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
  • 3,000 books
Peoria, IL

Peoria Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe St.
309-497-2141



Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Peru, IL


Peru Public Library
1409 11th. St
815-223-0229


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
Pinckneyville, IL

Pinckneyville Public Library
312 S Walnut St.
618-357-2410



Aug
  • Fri, Sat 9-1
  • 2,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - (bring your own)
  • City-wide yard sale
Plano, IL

Plano Community Library
15 W North St
630-552-2009

March 23 - April 6; Aug
  • Sat 10-4, Mon-Fri 10-6
  • 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last 6 days, #1/bag
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Closed 3/29
Princeton, IL

Princeton Public Library
698 E Peru St
815-875-1331

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


Nov 14 - 16
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
  • 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Princeville, IL

Lillie M. Evans Library
207 N. Walnut St.
309-385-4540

Aug
  • Library Hours
  • 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Free-will donation
  • Books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and occasionally puzzles, plants, and more available


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

Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey St
217-223-1309 x 257



Bookstore
  • Tue-Sat 10-4
  • Some donated books selected to sell online
    Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
Red Bud, IL

Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255

May 3 - 18; Oct 4 - 19
  • Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Ongoing
Ridge Farm, IL

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

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

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street

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

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

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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Rockford, IL


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




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

Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050

Bookstore
  • Booksale prices every day during library hours
Romeoville, IL

White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch
201 Normantown Rd.
815-886-2030

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
  • Max price is $1 each
Roselle, IL

Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-529-1641

April 27 - 28; Aug
  • Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4
  • 2,500 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Round Lake, IL

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

Ongoing
Saint Charles, IL

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

April 19 - 21
  • Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • Sorted
Saint Joseph, IL

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



April 29 - May 23; July 29 - Aug 29
  • Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Wed 1-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 (closed Sun)
  • 2,500 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Salem, IL

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

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

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Springfield, IL


Lincoln Library
326 South 7th St

Carnegie Room


May

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

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

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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Stickney, IL


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


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

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

April 5; April 20; May 3; May 18; June 7; June 15; July 5; July 20; Aug 2; Aug 17; Sept 6; Sept 21; Oct 4; Oct 19; Nov 1; Nov 16; Dec 6; Dec 21
  • 9-noon
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
Union, IL

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

July 14; Oct 6
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Urbana, IL

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



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


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

The following advertiser supports our web page.
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Urbana, IL


UC Books To Prisoners
Independent Media Center
202 S Broadway
217-898-3258

April 6
  • Urbana Champaign Books to Prisoners presents
    • Spring Book Sale!
  • Choose from approximately 10,000 books!
    • All donated. 30% Hardcover.
    • Sorted into categories!
  • You'll find a wide selection, including textbooks, children's books, and much more!
  • WE ALSO HAVE COMIC BOOKS!
  • ONE DAY ONLY: Saturday April 6, 9 am to 5 pm
  • Great Prices
    • $2 Hardcover
    • $1 Trade Paperbacks
    • 50¢ Pocket Paperbacks
    • (Some books are specially marked)
  • Cash, checks, credit cards accepted
  • Proceeds support Books to Prisoners, a non-profit project of the Independent Media Center. BtP's mission is to provide books to incarcerated people in Illinois at no charge to them, and to promote education about incarceration and prisons.
  • Books change lives!
  • See http://www.books2prisoners.org for more information
Urbana, IL

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



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

Aspen Drive Library
701 Aspen Dr

April 20 - 21
  • Sat 11-4:30, Sun 9:30-4:30
  • Preview: Fri 9:30-11; 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
Villa Park, IL

Villa Park Public Library
305 S Ardmore Ave.
630-834-1164

Ongoing
  • During Library hours
Washington, IL

Washington District Library
380 N Wilmor Rd
309-444-2241, 309-444-7621

April 19 - 23; Oct
  • Fri 1-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8
  • 3,000 books; 65% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each; Sun .50 each, Mon $3/bag, Tue free or donation
Waukegan, IL

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



May; Oct
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 3-6pm, Friends & teachers with current ID; join at door
  • 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2; Sun: bargains
  • Books valued at $10 or more are sold online
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Westchester, IL


Westchester Public Library
10700 Canterbury
(1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd)
708-562-3573


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
  • New books added every week
Western Springs, IL

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

(Annex -West bldg)

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

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

May
  • Thu 7-3
  • Thousands of books


Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
  • Rummage sale
Wood River, IL

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

May 2 - 4
  • Thu 5-8pm, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .25; CDs, DVDs $1, BluRay $2, mags .10
Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Public Library
414 W Judd St
815-338-0542

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5
  • 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Yorkville, IL

Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Rd
630-553-4354

Aug 31 - Sept 1
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
  • 10,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Zion, IL

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

Ongoing

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings

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Terre Haute, IN



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

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


May

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)


March 8 - 23
  • The Friends of the Lexington Public Library   Spring Book Sale   March  8 through 23!
  • Open 10-4 Monday through Saturday
    • Held in the Lower Level of the Central Library, 140 E. Main Street
  • 20,000+ Books and rotating inventory
  • ALL FRESH BOOKS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PICKED OVER
  • Free 2 hour parking validation at the Library Garage
  • We are happy to bring large purchases to your vehicle
  • Your purchase supports the Lexington Public Library
  • Questions? Email sboes@friendsbookcellar.org

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Louisville, KY


Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
502-897-9845



March 21 - 24
  • HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE BIG SPRING BOOK SALE - The region's best book sale!
  • All the nooks and crannies of Locust Grove’s Audubon room will be filled -  MORE than 20,000 BOOKS!
  • Members' Preview
    • Wednesday. March 21,  10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Membership can be purchased at the door at the preview, or in advance - see our Membership Page or call Locust Grove
  • General Public Sale, March 22 - 24
    • Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* (Friday special performance - see below)
    • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The books are sorted into many categories including:
    • History
    • Travel
    • Fiction
    • Mysteries
    • Art
    • Science
    • Literature
    • Cookbooks
    • Children's - and more!
  • Great Bargains!
    • Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers
  • Special section of Finer books are individually priced 
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Friday: Enjoy the musical talents of St. Margaret Mary School presenting a special performance!
  • Books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
  • All proceeds from our book sales support Locust Grove’s continued educational and preservation projects.
  • Watch for the next great sale August 22 - 25!

The following advertiser supports our web page.
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Baton Rouge, LA


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




April 12 - 14
  • Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
  • April 12 through 14, 2024
    • Friday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday 9 am to 4 pm 
  • More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
  • Collectors' Area offers rare and many books of special interest!
  • We offer a huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
  • Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back!
  • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted
  • Attention dealers! Scanners allowed at tables only.
  • Free admission and parking
  • Important! There is no previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
  • Huge venue! Many books on display!
  • Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries
  • Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries

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New Orleans, LA


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

Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)


May 31 - June 2
  •  71st Annual Symphony Book Fair!
  • Presenting 30,000 Books!
    • 100% donated. No restrictions. Nothing picked over.
  • Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024
  • Preview Sale:
    • Friday 9am-3pm. Admission fee $20 for best selection!
  • Free Admission
    • Friday 3 pm-8 pm
    • Saturday 9 am-6 pm
    • Sunday 9 am-4 pm
  • All items budget priced. Many categories of books, including children’s and young adult.  Even rare items are priced at “wholesale” level prices.
    • Books – Fiction & Nonfiction in 50 categories
    • Music – Sheet music and recordings (LPs, CDs)
    • DVD’s and Audio Books
    • Art – both posters and original works of art (see below for more details)
    • A special children’s sale will be on Sunday from 11 to 2 when a child, accompanied by an adult, can decorate a white bag and fill it with children’s books for $5!
  • Special items on the “Fabulous Finds” table
  • An Abundance of Artwork – Paintings, Prints, Posters and Fabulous Frames!
  • Many Artists Represented
  • No buyer restrictions. Nothing picked over. 100% donated.
  • Great prices start at $1. Credit cards accepted for purchases as well as cash.
  • Come for great bargains and help support the wonderful Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!
  • University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time)
  • Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue

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Detroit, MI

Festival of Books!
Detroit Festival of Books!
Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street

Detroit Book Festival




July 21
  • 7th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest)
  • Sunday, July 21, 2024
    • 10am - 4pm
  • FREE entry!
  • Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5
    • (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible)
  • Featuring more than 100 vendors from all over the USA & Canada, selling BOOKS:
    • Used
    • Rare
    • Antiquarian
    • Unusual
    • Ephemera
    • Authors - and more
  • ALSO Tons of
    • Vinyl records
    • Comic books
    • Creative arts
    • Vintage board games -  and more!
  • Enjoy FOOD, BEER,  and DJ Seven Whales bringing the FUNK MUSIC!
  • KID-FRIENDLY EVENT! Children in attendance may construct their very own book with the assistance of volunteers from "Arts & Scraps", a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps children repurpose discarded materials into educational and creative projects.
  • We are pleased to announce the participation of Birdie’s Bookmobile at at this year’s festival. Birdie’s Bookmobile is dedicated to eliminating book deserts and making books more accessible to children in Detroit. Birdie’s Bookmobile helps families build print-rich home environments, improve literacy outcomes, and grow lifelong readers. In addition to accepting donations of children’s and young-adult books, the bookmobile will be offering several fun activities for children attending this year’s Bookfest, including:
    • Create Your Own Comic Strip
    • Have Fun with Mad Libs
    • “Once Upon a Time”children take turns adding one sentence to a story. The story will be available to read on the Bookmobile website after Bookfest.
  • There is no admission fee at Bookfest, nor is there any charge for children to participate in any activities.
    • Book donations help build home libraries, promote shared reading experiences, and impact generations. Every book counts! Book needs for children from birth to age 18 include:
      • board books • picture books • early readers
      • chapter books • graphic novels
      • middle-grade books
      • young-adult books
  • Questions? books@detroitbookfest.com
  • Bookfest Home Page
  • Facebook Event Page
  • CLICK HERE for all the event details!
  • Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
  • Come enjoy this glorious day of BOOKS, vinyl records, comics, creative arts, food, beer, funk music and more! What's not to love?!
  • Check the Bookfest photos from last year!

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Livonia, MI

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

April 7 - 14
  • BOOKSTOCK - Used Book and Media Sale
  • Well Over 300,000 ITEMS!
  • Pre-sorted books and merchandise
    • Current fiction, children's books, biographies, cookbooks
    • Records, CD's and DVD's
    • Books on tape
    • Dozens of Categories
    • Special donation of NEW books by Detroit Free Press Publishing
      • Includes 6 different Detroit-related sports titles
    • Books are NOT picked over before the sale, and there is no limit!
  • April 7 to 14. 8 Days!
  • Presale
    • Sunday April 7, 8 AM to 11 AM
      • $25 entry fee
  • Regular Hours - free admission
    • April 7, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
    • April 8 - 13, Monday - Saturday 11 AM - 7 PM
    • April 14, Sunday 12 Noon - 6 PM
  • Great prices, 50¢ and up
    • FINAL DAY OF SALE -  1/2 OFF ALL BOOKS AND MEDIA
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION - 50% DISCOUNT FOR TEACHERS WITH A VALID I.D.
    • April 9 & 10, Tuesday & Wednesday 2 PM to 7 PM both days
  • POCKET PAPERBACK PALOOZA - Saturday, April 13, 11 AM to 7 PM
    • 12 Pocket Paperbacks for $10
  • Need more info? 248-645-7840 ext 365.
  • Click here to see our web site
  • Click here to see us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • All proceeds benefit literacy and education.

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Cleveland, OH

100,000 Books!
CWRU - ACE Book Sale!
CWRU South Campus, Adelbert Gymnasium
2128 Adelbert Road
216-368-2090

June 1 - 4
  •  CWRU - ACE Book Sale - 2024! 
  • Join us June 1 - 4 for the 2024 book sale benefitting the Association for Continued Education at Case Western Reserve University
  • Featuring 100,000 Books!!!
  • Marvelous year of donations. One of the best groups of books ever!!
  • Books from every Genre and Department! Some examples:
    • Fiction, Literature, the Performing Arts
    • Rare and Antiquarian Books
    • Large psychology collection
    • Books written in many foreign languages
    • Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
    • Fine Arts: all periods of art, catalogs, photography
    • Cookbooks, Craft and Needlework, Sports, Interior Decorating, Gardening
    • Textbooks on all topics
    • Science: anthropology, archaeology, medical, natural and physical sciences
    • Technology: computers and engineering
    • Business: law, investing, economics
    • History and Politics
    • Travel
    • Children’s books
  • And the sale also includes:
    • Ephemera
    • Multi-media including CD’s, DVD’s, and vinyl records
  • Preview Sale
    • Saturday June 1
      • 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon,  ($20 preview fee)
  • General Sale, Free Admission
    • Saturday June 1
      • 12 noon to 5:00 PM
    • Sunday June 2
      • Noon to 5:00 PM
      • Shopper Coupon Day
    • Monday June 3
      • Noon to 5:00 PM
      • Discount Day
    • Tuesday June 4
      • 9:00 AM to 12 noon
        • Box Sale, $5 per box
  • Credit Cards accepted
  • Nothing is removed prior to the sale - it's all here for you
  • Visit the ACE Booksale Facebook page
  • We hope to see you there! A MILE of books await you!!

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Lancaster, PA


Friends of Lancaster Public Library
at Franklin and Marshall College
Alumni Sports and Fitness Center
929 Harrisburg Pike
(for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit
717-295-1950



June 10 - 12
  • 50,000+ ITEMS!
    • Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
  • Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster
  • Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets
  • Great Prices:
    • About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks
    • The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more!
  • Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
  • PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID
  • All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
  • Sale Dates: June 10 to 12
    • Monday, 7AM-8PM
    • Tuesday, 9AM-8PM
    • Wednesday, 9AM-6PM  Half-Price Day!!
  • NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL
  • Venue is handicapped accessible
  • Free Parking
  • All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends.
  • Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com

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State College, PA

200,000+ Books!
AAUW State College Used Book Sale
Penn State University-University Park
Snider Agricultural Arena
Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads

(Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)


May 11 - 14
  •  2024 AAUW State College Used Book Sale 
  • 200,000 High Quality Books! 
  • Huge sale with over 35 sorted categories of books
  • Displayed on 250 tables
  • Fabulous Rare Book Room and Collector’s section
  • Extremely clean and diverse inventory
    • Biography
    • Children's (25,000+ books)
    • Fiction
    • Health
    • History
    • Literature
    • Mystery
    • Textbooks, CD/DVD, audiobooks
    • Much more
  • May 11 - 14, 2024
    • Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 am to 8 pm
    • Tuesday, 9 am to 7 pm
  • Books are individually priced
    • Monday - HALF-PRICE DAY
    • Tuesday - BAG DAY - $10.00 per bag
  • Be green: Bring your own bags
  • Cash, checks and credit cards accepted
  • info@aauwstatecollege.org
  • Learn more: aauwstatecollege.org/used_book_sale_centre_county/
  • Sale proceeds are used for programs, community grants, and scholarship awards that reflect our mission to advance gender equity for women and girls.
  • One of the largest book sales anywhere! Don't Miss It!

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Fond du Lac, WI


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




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

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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



April 29 - May 2
  • BIG SPRING 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
    • Monday April 29, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm **** note opening time!
    • Join the Friends! Purchase a $20 one-year membership at the door; or purchase online at browncountylibraryfriends.org
      • Open at 9:30 am for registration
    • Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
  • General Sale Hours, all invited
    • Tuesday April 30,  9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • Wednesday May 1, 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • Thursday May 2,  9:00 am to 6:30 pm (BAG DAY)
  • Great Prices 
    • Monday - Wednesday: Hardcover $2, all others including all children's $1
    • Thursday: Bag Day: $5 for the first bag, $3 for each additional bag
  • SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
  • CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM
  • 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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