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| Phoenix, AZ

 VNSA Used Book Sale Arizona State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building 1826 W. McDowell Road (Enter from 17th Ave. & West McDowell Rd.) 602-265-6805
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Feb 11 - 12
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| Phoenix, AZ
 Friends of Phoenix Public Library Book Sale Friends Warehouse 1330 North 29th Dr. 602-534-5208
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April 20 - 22
- LARGE WAREHOUSE SALE - 250,000 ITEMS!
- Books
- CDs, Videos
- Book on Tape
- Large selection of Children's and Teen books
- Preview Sale
- Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Open to Friends Members Only
- Join at the door. Memberships start at $25.00.
- Public Sale Days
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- SORTED BY SUBJECT
- Great Prices: $2 or less
- Books are prescanned for online sale
- Please contact the Friends office at 602-534-5208 or friends@plfriends.org for more information
- Credit cards accepted
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| Newtown, CT
37th HUGE Sale Friends of Cyrenius H. Booth Library 37th 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
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July 14 - 18
- Come Celebrate our 37th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
- OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CD's, DVD's, etc.
- July 14 to 18, 2012
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Adult admission fee just $5.00 on Saturday only - FREE Admission thereafter
- Admission tickets on sale Saturday morning starting 7:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to noon
- Great quality at reasonable prices
- User friendly - the best organized sale ever!
- All fiction categories alphabetized by author!
- Rare, Collectible and Signed Books conveniently located in one room!
- Over 80 categories, including your favorites:
- Art and Photography
- History, War and Military
- Computer Software and Books
- Cooking, Crafts and Style
- Gardening
- Mystery and Thriller
- Romance
- Current Fiction plus Oprah's Book Club
- Classic Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
- Trade Paperbacks
- Plus LP records (33's, 45's, 78's) organized by genre, as well as CD's, DVD's, VHS
- Children's books sorted by reading levels, fiction and non-fiction, series
- Amenities: Air-conditioning, Refreshments, Plenty of parking
- Visa & MasterCard Accepted
- Price reductions Monday: half price; Tuesday: $5 per bag (standard-sized bags provided free); Wednesday: all books free
- Scanners & other wireless devices welcome in sales areas; stockpiling and "clearing" not permitted
- Two convenient secure holding areas for intended purchases, available on Saturday
- For further important sale guidelines, driving directions, etc., go to boothbooksale.org.
- The Best Book Sale in the Northeast (Sponsored by Friends of the C. H. Booth Library)
- For selected books at reasonable prices all year-round, please visit The Little Bookstore, next to the main circulation desk at the C.H. Booth Library, Newtown, CT, and our website at http://www.amazon.com/shops/A365C46UK19E7Y.
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| Gainesville, FL
 Friends of the Library Book House 430 North Main St. (Across from Sun Trust Bank) 352-375-1676 www.folacld.org |
April 21 - 25
- Largest Book Sale of its kind in Florida!
- Over half a million ITEMS!
- Books
- CDs. Large collection of VINYL from recently closed Sharpe's Music Exchange!
- Games, Puzzles
- DVDs, Audio, Video
- Paintings, posters, prints
- Magazines
- April 21-25, 2012
- Saturday 9am to 6pm
- Sunday 1pm to 6pm
- Monday noon-7pm
- Tuesday noon to 7pm, HALF PRICE DAY
- Wednesday noon to 6pm 10 CENT DAY
- Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. The sale features books in more than 50 categories!
- A vast array of classical and modern fiction, textbooks, large-print books, first editions and rare books, cookbooks, hobby books, plus a wide variety of other classifications!
- Comic books and manga - available Saturday and Sunday. Look for them outside under the canopy next to the art tent!
- Most prices range from $.25 to $4.00
- Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
- Cash or check only (no plastic)
- Collector's Corner: include
- Signed books
- 1st editions
- Florida collectibles
- Over 90% of items for sale were donated by the public (less than 10% from library)
- Bring your own boxes
- Check our website for Book Sale Procedures
- Our books are FRESH - they have NOT been picked over!
- All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
- We do not allow electronic devices for scanning purposes
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| Coralville, IA
 Coralville Public Library Book Sale 1401 5th St. 319-248-1850 |
Feb 3 - 4; May 4 - 5; Aug 3 - 4; Nov 2 - 3
- Friends of Coralville Public Library present another wonderful book sale!
- Friday 1:30 to 5:30
- Saturday 9:00 to 3:00
- OVER 8,000 BOOKS!
- 75% donated. 25% library withdrawls.
- 60% hardcover; sorted by type.
- Great Prices:
- Most hardcover books $2.00 on Friday & $1.00 on Saturday
- Most paperback books $1.00 on Friday & $ .50 on Saturday
- Unless otherwise noted, all books for sale range from VERY GOOD to PRISTINE!
- Large variety of hard cover & paperback books ranging from good to very good condition in FREE section
- Also: FREE books area of lesser quality ranging from poor to good
- To reach the library: From I-80 take the Coralville 1st Avenue exit (242), go south to the 5th St. intersection (there is a traffic light), turn right and go 11 blocks. The library is on your right. Just follow the new parking ramp signs.
- Area sights: Amana Colonies, University of Iowa athletics & museums, Herbert Hoover Museum & Presidential Library, Devonian Fossil Gorge
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| Iowa City, IA
 Shelter House Used Book Sale Location: Sycamore Mall East end, near Panera (old Waldenbooks) 1660 Sycamore Street 319-351-0326
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March 3 - 4
- Shelter House Used Book Sale!
- Presenting OVER 20,000 BOOKS!
- All donated, NOT picked over, sorted by category.
- Plus CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, etc.
- Great Prices - .50 and up
- Saturday, March 3, 2012
- 10-10:30 a.m.: Early birds with admission price
- 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission
- Sunday, March 4, 2012
- Noon to 4:00 p.m., free admission
- Parking available on-site
- Frend us on facebook: Shelter House Used Book Sale
- All proceeds support emergency housing and rehabilitation services for people in Johnson County who are homeless.
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| Algonquin, IL

 Algonquin Area Public Library Book Sale Eastgate Branch 115 Eastgate St. 847-658-4343 |

March 15 - 18
- Over 30,000 Books in 70 categories
- Some are library overstocks
- All adult books are sorted and on shelves
- Over 9000 items for children, well organized in bins and shelves
- Great Prices
- Adult books, $1 and up; children .25 and up;
- Paperbacks .50; CDs $1, Videos .50; Books on Tape $1, DVDs $2, books on CD $3
- Special categories will be featured for this sale
- Large FICTION section in alpha order
- Many unusual special books!
- SERIOUS BUYERS PREVIEW SALE
- Thursday 4 to 8
- $10 Admission charge
- Adults only please
- REGULAR SALE HOURS - FREE ADMISSION
- Friday 4 to 8
- Saturday 10 to 2 (new hours)
- Sunday 1 to 4
- Sunday Books are HALF PRICE
- Refreshments available Friday and Saturday
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| Alsip, IL
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library Book Sale 11960 S Pulaski 708-371-5666 |
Ongoing
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| Alton, IL
Hayner Library Friends Book Sale 327 State St 618-462-4396
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Feb 10 - 11
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
- 19,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50
May 10 - 12; Oct 11 - 13
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
- Preview: Thu 6:30-8:30pm, $5 fee
- 19,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50
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| Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library 409 S Main St 618-833-2521 |
Feb 11
- Sat 8-2
- Preview: Fri 3-6pm, Friends; join at door $5
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Antioch, IL
 Antioch Public Library District Meeting Room 757 Main St. 847-395-0874 |

Oct 5 - 8
- Fri, Sat, Mon 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Thu 6-9pm, Friends
- 15,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .25; hardcovers $2; children's .25 & .50; Mon bag sale
- Antioch Fall Festival
Ongoing
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| Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights Memorial Library Book Sale 500 N. Dunton Ave 847-392-0100 |
Feb 4 - 5; Aug 4 - 5
- Sat 9-4:30, Sun noon-4:30
- Preview: Fri 6-9pm, Friends; entry numbers available to members beginning at 9am. Membership at door: 7pm
- 80% donated; 56% hardcover; Sun $3/bag
- No scanners, cell phones, computers, etc.
May 5; Oct 27 - 28
- Sat 9-4:30, Sun noon-4:30
- Preview: Fri 6-9pm, Friends; entry numbers available to members beginning at 9am. Membership at door: 6pm
- 75,000 books; 80% donated; 56% hardcover; includes DVDs, records, CDs, tapes; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1
- Silent Auction Sat 9-2
No scanners, cell phones, computers, etc.
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| Aurora, IL
Eola Road Branch Library Book Sale 555 S. Eola Rd. 630-264-4120 |
Ongoing
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| Barrington, IL
Barrington Area Library 505 N. Northwest Hwy 847-382-1300 |
Ongoing
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| Batavia, IL
Batavia Public Library 10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31) 630-879-8220
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Feb 4; March 3; April 7; May 5; July 7; Sept 1; Oct 6; Nov 3
- Sat 9:15-4. The fire marshall limits shoppers to 36 at a time; numbers given out at 8:45.
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus media, collectibles, coffee table, first eds, etc.; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; Most media $1, VHS 2/$1
- Some books removed & sold online
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated
- Monthly rotating stock
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| Beecher, IL
Beecher Community Library Book Sale at Community Bldg. (across from Library) 673 Penfield St 708-946-9090 |
Feb 24 - 25
- Fri, Sat 8-4
- 10,000 books; 70% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; fill a bag $10
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| Belleville, IL
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar Book Sale at St. Paul United Church of Christ 115 West B St. 618-257-5545 |
May
- Thu, Fri 8-8, Sat 8-noon
- Preview: Wed 1-8pm, $5 admission
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| Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library Book Sale 320 N. State St 815-544-3838
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April
- Wed-Fri 10-7:30, Sat 10-noon
- Preview: Tue 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door
- 8,000+ books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Ongoing
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| Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library 2701 Harlem Ave 708-795-8000 x3020 |
Ongoing
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| Bethany, IL
Marrowbone Public Library Book Sale 216 West Main St. 217-665-3014 |
Ongoing
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| Bloomingdale, IL
 Bloomingdale Public Library Book Sale 101 Fairfield Way 630-529-3120 |

Ongoing
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| Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale Public Library Book Sale 101 Fairfield Way 630-529-3120 |
Sept 15 - 16
- Sat 9-3, Sun 1-3
- 5,000+ books; 70% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, videos, DVDs; $5/bag
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| Blue Island, IL
Blue Island Public Library Book Sale 2433 York St. 708-388-1078 |
Ongoing
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| Bourbonnais, IL
Bourbonnais Public Library Book Sale 250 W. John Casey Rd 815-933-1727 |
Aug
- Fri, Sat 9-noon & 1-3
- Preview: Thu 5-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,500 books; 35% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1
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| Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library Book Sale 660 Manistee Ave. 708-862-6220 |
Ongoing
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| Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Public Library Book Sale at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot 405 West Main St (Enter parking lot on Monroe St) 618-457-0354 |
April 14 - 15; Oct
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6:30pm, Friends; join at door
- 25,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1; Sun half price
- No electronic internet pricing devices allowed
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| Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library Book Sale 1606 Three Oaks Rd 847-639-4210 |
May 19 - 20; Oct 13 - 14
- Sat 9-5, Sun 1-4
- 5,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus audio, video, CDs, books on tape & books on CD; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; pre-packed romance novels: $3/grocery bag
- No hoarding
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| Champaign, IL
FriendShop Book Sale Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St 217-403-5395 |
Bookstore
- Sundays 1:30-5:30; 1st Tuesday monthly, 5:30-7:30pm
- 5,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; a few items are sold online. No restrictions
- Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 10 cents each for back issues, hundreds of different titles
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| Charleston, IL
Booth Library Book Sale Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. (held outside on the Library Quad) 217-581-6072
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April 11
- 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
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| Chatham, IL
Chatham Area Public Library 600 E Spruce St 217-483-2713 |
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperback .50; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
- Coffee/snacks aailable
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| Cherry Valley, IL
 Cherry Valley District Library Book Sale 755 E. State St. 815-332-5161 |

March; Sept
- Sat 9am, library hours thereafter: Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Fri noon-3, $5 fee
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3; 2nd Sat half price, last day (Sun) $1/bag
- Ask about rare/vintage editions for sale in Director's office
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| Chicago, IL
The Newberry Library Book Sale 60 W. Walton St. 312-255-3501 |
July 26 - 29
- Thu, Fri: noon-8; Sat, Sun 10-6
- Preview: Wed 4-8pm, associates at $100+ level. Join online or call
- 100,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most under $5; Sun half price (some .25)
- No visitor parking lot; limited parking on area streets (restrictions apply, so read signs. Garage parking in neighborhood. Validated parking at 100 W Chestnut St (enter on Clark), 100 E Walnut St (valet)
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| Chicago, IL
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference Book Sale 1526 E. 55th St (55th Street just west of Lake Park Ave - near Univ. of Chicago)
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Oct 6 - 8
- Sat, Sun 9-6, Mon 9-2
- 30,000 books; 99% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $2 & specials; children's .50-$2; most A/V .50. Mon $4/bag, $5/box
- Nonprofits can arrange for free books pickup at end.
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| Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society Book Sale at Noble-Seymour-Crippen House 5624 N. Newark Ave. (3 blks w of Nagle Ave) 773-631-4633
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Aug
- Sun noon-5. $2 admission
- New & used books
- Admission price includes author presentations, writing workshops, children's activities, etc. Refreshments available.
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| Chicago, IL
Open Books 213 W Institute Pl 312-475-1355 x 100 |
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun noon-6
- 50,000+ books; 100% donated
- Books that haven't sold in six months or more are removed to sell online.
No restrictions Membership fee $75/yr, includes early access to all sales, 10% off all books, 20% off on Mon, 25% off during May, T-shirt or totebag (value $20), $10 coupon for every $100 spent in store.
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| Chicago (Bessie Coleman), IL
Bessie Coleman Branch Library Book Sale 731-45 E. 63rd St. 312-747-7760 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Chinatown), IL
Chinatown Branch Library Book Sale 2353 S. Wentworth Ave 747-8013 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Douglass), IL
Douglass Branch Library Book Sale 3353 W 13th St 312-747-3725 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Gerber/Hart), IL
Gerber/Hart Library Book Sale 1127 W Granville Ave 773-381-8030
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library Book Sale 2205 W. Belmont 312-744-0166 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Hegewisch), IL
 Hegewisch Branch Library Book Sale 3048 E. 130th St 312-747-0046 |

July 1 - Aug 31 Ongoing
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| Chicago (King), IL
King Branch Library Book Sale 3436 S. King Dr. 312-747-7543 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (North Austin), IL
North Austin Branch Library Book Sale 5724 W. North Ave 312-746-4233 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Oriole Park), IL
Oriole Park Branch Library Book Sale 5201 N. Oketo 312-744-1965 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Roden), IL
Roden Branch Library Book Sale 6083 N. Northwest Hwy 312-744-1478
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Ongoing
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| Chicago (Rogers Park), IL
Rogers Park Branch Library Book Sale 6907 N. Clark St 312-744-0156 |
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
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| Chicago (Scottsdale), IL
Scottsdale Branch Library Book Sale 4101 W. 79th St. 312-747-0193 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Sherman Park), IL
Sherman Park Branch Library Book Sale 5440 S. Racine 312-747-0477 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (South Shore), IL
South Shore Branch Library Book Sale 2505 E. 73rd Street 312-747-5281 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Southeast), IL
Southeast Branch Library Book Sale 1934 E. 79th St. 312-747-7177 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (Uptown), IL
 Uptown Branch Library Book Sale 929 W. Buena 312-744-8400 |

Ongoing
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| Chicago (West Addison), IL
West Addison Branch Library Book Sale 7536 W. Addison 312-746-4704 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago (West Belmont), IL
West Belmont Branch Library Book Sale 3104 N. Narragensett 312-746-5142 |
Ongoing
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| Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge Public Library Book Sale 10400 S. Oxford Ave. 708-423-7753 |
Ongoing
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| Colfax, IL
Martin Township Public Library Book Sale 132 W. Main St (south end)
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Feb 4; Feb 18; March 3; March 17; April 7; April 21; May 5; May 19; June 2; June 16; July 7; July 21; Aug 4; Aug 18; Sept 1; Sept 15; Oct 6; Oct 20; Nov 3; Nov 17
- Sat 9-noon
- 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- New books donated weekly and added to the others
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| Collinsville, IL
Collinsville Memorial Public Library 408 W Main 618-344-1112 |
March 27; May 22; July 24; Sept 25; Nov 27
- Tue 9-8
- 1,500 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Collinsville, IL
Collinsville Knights of Columbus Hall #1 Columbus Plaza 618-345-1492 |
March 4
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| Crystal Lake, IL
Friends of Crystal Lake Public Library at #22 Crystal Lake Plaza (Hwy 14 west of Joseph's Mkt) 815-459-1687 x 4
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April 14 - 15
- Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
- Preview: Fri 4:30-8, Friends; join at door. No scanners allowed at preview.
- 22,000 books; 70% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$3; Sun $5/bag
- Saturday only: $25 scanner/electronic device fee required (hand stamped as I.D. upon pmt.)
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| De Kalb, IL
Founders Memorial Library Book Sale Northern Illinois University 815-753-9838 |
Ongoing
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| Decatur, IL
Friends of Decatur Public Library Book Sale at Decatur Civic Center 1 Gary Anderson Plaza 217-424-2900
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Sept 2 - 3
- Sun 11-5, Mon 9-3
- Preview: Sunday 9-11am, Friends; join at door $15
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1-$2; Mon half-price or $5/bag
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| Decatur, IL
 Decatur Public Library 130 N. Franklin St 217-424-2900 x 133
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Feb 11; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; Aug 11; Oct 13; Nov 10
- Sat 9:30-12:30
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Feb sale includes 10 cent Romance Book Sale
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| Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library Book Sale 920 Waukegan Rd. 847-945-3311 x 37 |
Ongoing
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| Des Plaines, IL
 Des Plaines Public Library Book Sale 1501 Ellinwood St. 847-376-2922 Downtown, just south of Metra train station |
March 23 - 25
- Spring Book Sale
- THOUSANDS of BOOKS at BARGAIN PRICES!
- Friday March 23, 2012 from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Preview for members of the Friends
- Memberships available at the door; $5.00 for individuals, $10.00 for families.
- Numbers given out beginning at 4:30pm
- Open to the Public
- Saturday March 24 from 9:30am to 4pm
- Sunday March 25 from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm.
- Most hard cover books are $1.00, better books slightly higher.
- Also many LP records, CD's, DVD's, and audio books.
- Books are sorted according to many categories.
- Also present: the Des Plaines History Center with gift items on Sat.& Sun. only.
- Located in dowmtown DesPlaines just south of metra train station.
- For information call(847) 376-2922.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 475-500 books
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| Downers Grove, IL
American Association of University Women Downers Grove Area Branch at Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Ave. (On Belmont Rd., south of Ogden Ave, north of Belmont Station) 630-225-8162
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June
- Watch this spot for the next wonderful AAUW book sale!
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| Edwardsville, IL
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Book Sale 406 Hillsboro Ave 618-656-1929 |
May 5 - 6
- Sat 9-4, Sun noon-3
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; most .25-$3
- Sat only: Mayfest - Plant sale and classes, artisans, food, blacksmith, tours of historic church
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| Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville-Drusilla Andrews Chapter, D.A.R. at Leclaire Park 618-520-0835
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Oct 21
- Sun noon-5
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 100% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
- Leclaire ParkFest: music, food, games
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| Elburn, IL
Town and Country Public Library Book Sale 320 East North St 630-365-2244 |
Aug 17 - 18
- Fri 9-3, Sat 9-noon
- 5,000 books; 85% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; video, DVD $1, VHS .50, audio books $2; Sat $3/bag or 2 bags for $5
- Elburn Days Fair; sidewalk sale on Main St.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; VHS .50, audio books $2
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| Elgin, IL
Gail Borden Public Library Book Sale 200 N. Grove 847-742-2411 |
Oct
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Ongoing
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| Elgin, IL
Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments Book Sale 204 South State St 847-742 2255 |
Feb 14 - 15; March 13 - 14; April 10 - 11; May 8 - 9; June 12 - 13; July 10 - 11; Aug 14 - 15; Sept 11 - 12; Oct 9 - 10; Nov 13 - 14
- Tue, Wed 2-4
- Books, records, tapes, cds
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| Elmhurst, IL
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch at Conrad Fischer Elementary School 888 North Wilson Street 630-808-3533
Send Email to this sale Located in north Elmhurst. From N.York & Grand, go east on Grand to Wilson. Go south on Wilson to Conrad Fischer Elementary School on right. |
Aug
- Watch this spot for details on another great sale!
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| Evanston, IL
 Evanston Public Library Book Sale 1703 Orrington Ave 847-448-8600 |

Sept 25; Oct 30; Nov 27
- Tue 6-8:30pm
- 10,000 books; 99% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $2-$5
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| Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park Public Library Book Sale 9400 S. Troy Ave 708-422-8522 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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| Fairview Heights, IL
 Fairview Heights Public Library Book Sale 10017 Bunkum Rd. 618-489-2070 |
Feb 23 - 25
- 12,000 BOOKS!
- 85% Donated
- 50% Hardcover
- Sorted into Categories
- Preview Sale - $5 admission
- General Sale
- Friday, 10am to 5pm
- Saturday, 10am to 2pm
- Great Prices - $2 or less!
- Saturday Bargains: Fill a paper grocery bag for just $4!
- These books have NOT been picked over. No buyer restrictions.
- Don't miss it!
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| Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake District Library Book Sale 255 E Grand Ave. 847-587-0198 |
Ongoing
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| Fox River Grove, IL
Fox River Grove Public Library Book Sale 407 Lincoln Ave. 847-639-2274 |
Ongoing
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| Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park Public Library Book Sale 10311 Grand Ave 847-455-6016
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .25; hardcovers $1; $1/bag; .25-.50 A/V
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| Freeport, IL
VOICES Book Nook Freeport Lincoln Mall 1265 Galena Ave 815-821-2665
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Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 40,000 books; 100% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted
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| Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library Book Sale 40 East Simmons St 309-343-6118 |
May; Oct
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-2
- 5,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Mon $1.50/bag
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| Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave. 847-835-5056 |
Feb 25 - 27
- Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends members, Glencoe residents only
- "Thousands" of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $3/bag
- Preview open to Frends members, Glencoe residents only
Ongoing
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| Glenview, IL
Glenview Public Library Book Sale 1930 Glenview Rd. 847-729-7500 x 146 |
May
- Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5
- 2,000+ books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus audio books, DVDs, CDs, videos; paperback .50; most $1-$4, specials $5-$20
- Some books sold online but these are available for purchase by sale attendees - at a 20% discount.
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; mags, maps .25, A/V .50-$3
- Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage.
Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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| Granite City, IL
 Friends of the Library Book Sale at Wilson Park Ice Rink 2900 Fehling Rd. 618-452-6238
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May 31 - June 2
- Fri 4-9, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $5 cash fee, Friends free
- 20,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50; Sat $5/bag (provided)
- Members may purchase up to 15 books during set-up
ID (driver's license) required for checks
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| Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library Book Sale 100 Library Lane 847-223-5313 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $2
- Stock is refreshed every Wed. morning
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| Greenville, IL
The Book Fair for the Greenville Regional Hospital Auxiliary at Greenville 1st Christian Church 1100 Killarney Dr 618-664-2797 (2 blocks S of the High School) |
June
- Watch this spot for details on another great book sale!
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| Gurnee, IL
Warren-Newport Public Library Book Sale 224 N O'Plaine Rd. 847-244-5150 |
Bookstore
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| Harvey, IL
Harvey Public Library Book Sale 15441Turlington Ave. 708-331-0757 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
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| Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library Book Sale 494 Laurel Ave. 847-432-0216 x 131 |
Bookstore
- Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
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| Highwood, IL
Highwood Public Library Book Sale 102 Highwood Ave. 847-433-5404
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Ongoing
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| Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Public Library Book Sale 20 E. Maple St. 630-986-1976 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$3
- 15 shelves constantly restocked
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| Homewood, IL
Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy 708-799-9055 |
March 3 - 4; June 1 - 2; Sept 8 - 9
- Sat 10-4, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends
Bookstore
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| Huntley, IL
Corner Books Book Sale Huntley Area Public Library 11000 Ruth Rd 847-669-5386 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .25 & up
- New material added almost daily
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| Jacksonville, IL
 Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library at York's Antique and Craft Mall Booth #31 1847 South Main St.
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Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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| Johnsburg, IL
Johnsburg Public Library Book Sale 3000 N Johnsburg Rd (2 blocks north of Chapel Hill Rd) 815-344-0077 |
June; Nov
- Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4 (closed 1-1:30)
- Preview: Thu 6:30-8:30pm, Friends; join at door
- 10,000+ books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2; Sat 1:30pm: $2/bag
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| Kewanee, IL
Kewanee Public Library District Book Sale 102 S Tremont St. 309-852-4505 |
Sept 1
- 7 a.m. - noon
- 6,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; .25 each
- Hog Days parade, flea/craft fair, rides, food booths
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| Knoxville, IL
Knoxville Public Library Book Sale 200 E Main St. (downtown Public Square) 309-289-2113 |
Ongoing
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| La Grange Park, IL
La Grange Park Library Book Sale 555 North La Grange Rd. 708-352-0100
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
- 5,000+ books
- Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
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| Lake Bluff, IL
Lake Bluff Public Library Book Sale 123 Scranton Ave. 847-234-2540 |
Ongoing
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| Lake Forest, IL
Friends of Lake Forest Library Book Sale at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Road 847-234-0636 |
Sept 14 - 16
- Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
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| Lake Villa, IL
Lake Villa District Library 1001 East Grand Ave 847-356-8527 x 400 |
Ongoing
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| Lake Zurich, IL
Ela Area Library Book Sale 275 Mohawk Trail 847-438-3433 |
Ongoing
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| Lansing, IL
Lansing Public Library Book Sale 2750 Indiana Ave 708-474-2447 x 122
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Feb 11; March 10; April 14; May 12; June 9; July 14; Aug 11; Sept 8; Oct 13; Nov 10
- Sat 10-1
- Preview: Sat 9-10am, Friends; join at door $5
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Cash Only
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| Lemont, IL
 Lemont Public Library Book Sale 50 E. Wend St 630-257-6541 |

April; Oct
- Thu 10-8, Fri, Sat 10-3, Sun 1-3
- 5,500 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .25 & up; Adult $1
- Friends canvas bags may be purchased for $1 each. No other bags are provided. Sun: Bargain Day - purchase a Friends canvas bag and fill with books for $3. If you already have a bag, you may fill it for $2
Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
- Like new, hardcover books. $3 each
Not picked over. "Occasionally, they are linked to a special occasion, as in Christmas books during December."
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| Lincolnshire, IL
Vernon Area Public Library Book Sale Old Library Building (adjacent to Library) 300 Olde Half Day Rd. 847-634-3650 |
Oct 19 - 27
- Fri 6-9pm, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4; closed Mon-Fri; Sat
- 20,000 books; 99% donated; not 'picked over'; includes DVDs, CDs, special collection; 2nd Sat Box Sale
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| Lisle, IL
Lisle Library Book Sale 777 Front St. 630 971-1675 |
May 3 - 5; Oct
- Fri 9:30-9, Sat 9:30-5, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Thursday 9:30am-9pm; join at door
- 15,000+ books; Most $1-$3
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| Litchfield, IL
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International #5495 Book Sale at 903 Old Rt 66 N (Victory Lane Ford) 217-246-7548 (Helen)
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Feb 10 - 12
- Sat 8-2
- Preview: Fri 5-8pm, $2 fee; 12 & under free
- 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat $5/bag (bag provided)
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| Lombard, IL
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library Book Sale 110 W Maple St. (1 block south of train station) 630-627-0316 |
March 17 - 18
- Sat 10-4, Sun 1-3
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Always adding new selections
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| Lombard, IL
 American Association of University Women Book Sale at First Church of Lombard 220 S. Main Street |
Aug 8 - 11
- AAUW USED BOOK SALE August 8 to 11
- 20,000 Used and Collectible books!
- Fine sorted; 100% donated
- Includes some First Editions
- PRE-SALE August 8
- Wednesday, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Entry fee TBD. Presale numbers available at 3pm
- FREE Entry August 9 to 11
- Thursday & Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Saturday: BAG of BOOKS $10
- LOW BOOK PRICES:
- Paperbacks: $1 & $2
- Hardbacks/DVDs/CDs: $2
- Children's books: .50 - $1
- Collectibles: priced separately
- Parking: church lot - entry W. Ash Street OR city lots on Main & Maple Streets
- Presented by American Association University Women, Lombard Chapter
- Funds from the sale are used for college scholarships
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| Macomb, IL
Friends of the Macomb Public Library Book Sale at 109 E. Jefferson St (south of Library) |
June 29 - 30
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $7 & up
- 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 20,000 books, media; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; Sat 3pm bag sale of unmarked books
- Heritage Days
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| Macomb, IL
Malpass Library - Western Illinois University (Staff Lounge) One University Circle
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Feb 6 - 9
- Mon-Thu 10-6
- 13,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1
- Includes college textbooks
- Most books in like new condition
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| Mascoutah, IL
Mascoutah Public Library Book Sale 3 West Church St 618-566-2562 |
April; Oct
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 10-7
- 4,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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| Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library Book Sale 801 S. School Ave 708-748-4431 |
Ongoing
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| McHenry, IL
 McHenry Public Library 809 North Front St 815-385-0036, ask for Bill North Parking Lot, Entrance B |

April 21 - 22
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- 20,000 books; 95% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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| Mendota, IL
Graves-Hume Public Library Book Sale 1401 W Main St |
Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .25; hardcovers .50
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| Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library Book Sale 14701 Kenton Ave 708-535-2027 |
June 1 - 2; Oct 5 - 6
- Sat 9-3
- Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, $10 (Friends free)
- 2,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperback .50; hardcovers $1
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| Moline, IL
Moline Public Library Book Sale 504 - 17th St. 309-762-6883 |
Ongoing
- Mon, Tue 2-6, Wed-Sat 10-2
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| Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove Public Library Book Sale 6140 Lincoln Ave 847-965-6437 |
Ongoing
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| Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library Book Sale 1170 N Midlothian Rd 847-566-8702 |
Feb 11 - 12; March 10 - 11; April 14 - 15; May 12 - 13; June 9 - 10; July 14 - 15; Aug 11 - 12; Sept 8 - 9; Oct 13 - 14; Nov 10 - 11
- Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30 (No Sunday hours in summer)
- 6,000 books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus videos, cassettes, CDs, LPs, books on tape; children's .25 & up; adult .50 & up; A/V as marked
Ongoing
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| Naperville, IL
Nichols Library Book Sale 200 W. Jefferson Ave. 630-961-4100 x 6346 (Sandy) |
Ongoing
- During library hours
- 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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| Naperville, IL
95th Street Library Book Sale 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
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| Naperville, IL
Naper Boulevard Library Book Sale 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
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| New Lenox, IL
New Lenox Public Library Book Sale 120 Veterans Parkway |
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
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| Normal, IL
 Bloomington Public Library Book Sale at Crossroads Center 464 Wylie Dr 309-828-6091 |

May 4 - 6; Nov 2 - 4
- Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu 5-8 pm, Friends; join at door
- 80,000+ books; 50% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1; Sun $5/bag
- Over 26,000 sq. feet; everything on tables or shelves.
Fresh books - nothing held over from previous sales
- Restriction on Members Night: "Once you place books in a box to purchase they must be purchased. We do not allow the boxes to be sorted through after the fact and books placed back."
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| Normal, IL
Normal Public Library Book Sale 200 W. College 309-452-2380 |
March 24 - 25; Aug 4 - 5; Nov 10 - 11
- Sat 8-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4:30-7pm, Friends; join at door
- "Many thousands" of books; not 'picked over'; Sun bag sale
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| North Aurora, IL
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Book Sale 113 Oak St. (at Rt 31)
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Aug 3 - 4
- Fri, Sat 9-3
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; Sat am paperbacks 3/$1; Sat 1pm: $3/bag or 2 for $5
- North Aurora Days Celebration
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 90% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted
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| North Chicago, IL
North Chicago Public Library Book Sale 2100 Argonne Dr. 847-689-0125 |
Ongoing
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| North Riverside, IL
North Riverside Public Library Book Sale 2400 S. Des Plaines Ave 708-447-0869 |
Oct 6 - 7
- Sat 9-2, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Sat 8:30-9, Friends; join at door
- 3,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1.25; children's .50
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| Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Public Library Book Sale 1201 Cedar Lane 847-272-6224 |
Ongoing
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| Oak Brook, IL
 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Rd. 630-368-7700
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April 19 - 21
- FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE
- APRIL 19, 20, 21, 2012
- Thursday, Noon to 8pm
- $5 charge noon to 4pm, $10 charge with any type scanner
- Free 4 to 8pm
- Free all day for FRIENDS MEMBERS
- Friday, Free 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Saturday, Free 9:30am to 3pm
- Thousands of books in extraordinary condition, very affordably priced. Dozens of genres!
- 10,000 ITEMS
- Books
- Audio tapes
- CDs, DVDs
- View/bid on Special Auction selected items in Lobby or Online at: www.oak-brook.lib.us
- Cash/checks accepted. Info 630-368-7700.
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| Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library Book Sale 9427 S Raymond Ave 708-422-4990 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperback .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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| Oak Park, IL
Friends of the Oak Park Public Library at Oak Park and River Forest High School 201 N Scoville 708-445-6260 |
Aug 3 - 4
- Sat 9-5
- Preview: Fri 6-10, $5 admission and $5 charge for each electronic device
- 100,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
- Fee for electronic device on Fri
Credit cards accepted
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| O'Fallon, IL
O'Fallon Public Library Book Sale 120 Civic Plaza 618-632-3783
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Oct
- Sat 9-1, Sun 1-4
- 3,500 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperback .50; hardcovers $1
- Some items have been sold online.
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| Orland Park, IL
 Orland Park Public Library Book Sale 14760 Park Lane 708-349-8138 |

Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; paperback $1; hardcovers $2
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| Palatine, IL
Palatine Public Library Book Sale 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 |
Feb; June; Oct
- Watch this spot for the next great Palatine Public Library Book Sale!
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| Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library Book Sale 12501 S 71st Ave 708-448-1473 |
Feb 4 - 6
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 5:30-8pm, Friends; join at door $10
- 7,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1.50; Mon bag sale
- Library Magazine Sale-$1.00 per bundle
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
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| Palos Hills, IL
Green Hills Library Book Sale 8611 W 103rd St 708-598-8446 |
Ongoing
- Library hours (subject to volunteer availability)
- Books, movies, CDs, etc.
- Always adding new selections.
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| Paris, IL
Paris Public Library Book Sale 207 S Main St. 217-463-3950 |
March 24; Sept
- Thu 5-7pm, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-noon
- 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus audiobooks & videos; .50-$3
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| Park Forest, IL
Park Forest Public Library Book Sale 400 Lakewood Blvd. 708-748-3731
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperback .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
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| Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Library Book Sale 20 S Prospect St. 847-825-3123 |
May; Nov
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door $15 & up. Numbers handed out beginning at 3pm.
- 95% donated; sorted; includes videos, CDs, DVDs, etc.; Most items $1-$5; Sun half price
- No cell phones, scanners, computers, etc. allowed
Silent auctions Fri & Sat Sun 3pm teachers & other educators/providers may take remaining books free. Teachers/educators must show current ID from school. Home school parents must show letter stating they are home schoolers; letter must include name/address/telephone no.
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| Park Ridge, IL
Chicago Book and Paper Fair Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Bldg. 1340 W. Washington Blvd. 1-800-441-0076 |
Aug
- Watch this spot for details on the next Fair!
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| Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library Book Sale 400 W. 7th
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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| Pekin, IL
Pekin Public Library Book Sale 301 South 4th St 309-347-7111
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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
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| Peoria, IL
 Alpha Park Public Library Book Sale 3527 Airport Rd. 309-697-3822 |

Ongoing
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| Peoria, IL
Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences Book Sale 1125 W. Lake Ave. (at Lake and University in Lakeview Park) 309-686-7000 x 122 |
June 23 - 27
- Sat.10-4, Sun. Noon-5, Mon.-Wed. 10-7 pm.
- Preview: Fri 5-8, members; join at door
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$20; Mon 50% off, Tue 75% off, Wed $5/bag
Bookstore
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| Peoria, IL
Peoria Public Library Book Sale 107 N.E. Monroe St. 309-497-2141
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6
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| Peru, IL
Peru Public Library Book Sale 1409 11th. St 815-223-0229 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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| Princeton, IL
Friends of Princeton Public Library Book Sale at Bureau County Fairgrounds West Peru St. (Rte 34) 815-875-1331 |
April 19 - 22
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu 7-9pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 12,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$5
- No scanners ALLOWED
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| Quincy, IL
Friends of Quincy Public Library Secondhand Prose 515 York 217-223-1309 |
Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-2
- Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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| Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library Book Sale 925 S Main St. 618-282-2255 |
May 4 - 19; Oct 5 - 20
- Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
- 500 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
Ongoing
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| Ridge Farm, IL
Elwood Township Carnegie Library Book Sale 104 N. State St. 217-247-2820 |
Ongoing
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| River Forest, IL
River Forest Public Library Book Sale 735 Lathrop Ave 708-366-5205 |
June 23 - 24
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 5-9, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 15,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1-$2; Sun: $5 buy an unlimited quantity!
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| Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch Library 3059 30th St 309-732-7303 |
March 1; May 3; July 5; Sept 6; Nov 1
- 9-8
- 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2.50
- Book sale room open six days a week during regular library hours; sales listed represent special discount days
Checks from local area only (50 mile radius)
Bookstore
- Open during library hours
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| Rockford, IL
 Rockford Public Library Book Sale 215 N Wyman 815-966-2721 |

Bookstore
- Mon-Wed noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1
- 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperback .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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| Rolling Meadows, IL
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane 847-259-6050 |
March 15 - 18; July 19 - 22; Nov 15 - 18
- Fri 9-8:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Thu 6:30-8:30pm, $5 fee
- 10,000 books; 65% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; CD's $1, DVD's $3, VHS $1, cass & records $.50
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| Roselle, IL
Roselle Public Library 40 S Park St 630-529-1641 |
Ongoing
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| Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library Book Sale 906 Hart Rd. 518-899-2285 |
Ongoing
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| Saint Charles, IL
St. Charles Public Library Book Sale One South Sixth Ave 630-584-0076 |
May; Oct
- Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-1
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
- Better book silent auctions
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| Salem, IL
Bryan-Bennett Library Book Sale 217 West Main St 618-548-7784 |
Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Books, mags, puzzles, videos
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| Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Twp District Library Book Sale 130 S. Roselle Rd |
March 10; May 12; July 14; Sept 8; Nov 10
- Sat 9-2
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 90% hardcover; paperback .50; hardcovers $1
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| Springfield, IL
Lincoln Library Book Sale 326 S 7th St 217-753-4900 x 219
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June
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4
- 50,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
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| Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library 102 W Third St 815-625-1370 |
April 7; Oct 6
- Sat 8-11:30am
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; all books .50 or 3/$1
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| Stickney, IL
Stickney-Forest View Library 6800 W. 43rd St 708-749-1050 |
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
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| Troy, IL
 Tri-Township Public Library Book Sale 209 S. Main St. 618-667-9806 |

Feb 18; March 2; March 17; April 6; April 21; May 4; May 19; June 1; June 16; July 6; July 21; Aug 3; Aug 18; Sept 7; Sept 15; Oct 5; Oct 20; Nov 2; Nov 17
- 9-1
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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| Union, IL
McHenry County Historical Society Museum Book Sale 6422 Main St |
July 8
- Sun 10-4
- 1,800 books; 100% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .25; hardcovers .50
- CiderFest
Oct 7
- Sun 10-4
- 1800 books; 100% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperback .25; hardcovers .50
- Most books are leftover from July sale. Some "new" books, but not as many as July.
Cider Fest
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| Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library Book Sale 210 W. Green St 217-367-4057
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April; Aug; Nov
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 beginning at 3pm. Line does not form until 4pm. No electronic devices at preview.
- Thousands of books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sun: Half Price, Mon free
- NO scanners on preview night. Scanners may be used at regular sale, beginning Fri 9am.
"books may be purchased by regular Friends of the Library volunteers who work during set up, but no dealers are allowed to help set up." "We do not sell online"
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in coffee shop, $3 each
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| Washington, IL
Washington District Library Book Sale 380 N Wilmor Rd 309-444-2241 |
April
- Sat 9-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8, Wed 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- "10 long tables plus boxes" of books; 90% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each. Mon half price, Tue 9-3 $3/bag, 5-8pm free; Wed free
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| Wauconda, IL
Wauconda Area Library 801 N. Main St. 847-526-6225 |
Feb 4
- Sat 10-2
- 1,000 books; 75% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1
- PAPERBACK ONLY sale
Ongoing
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| Waukegan, IL
Waukegan Public Library Book Sale 128 N County St 847-623-2041
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 5,000 books; 25% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50; hardcovers $1; children's 4/.25; VHS .50, DVD $2, CD $1
- Friends work in area Thu 3-6pm
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| Waukegan, IL
Interfaith Chaplaincy Services Used Bookstore Book Sale 808 Glen Flora 847-244-7676 |
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4
- "Several thousand" books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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| Western Springs, IL
Thomas Ford Memorial Library Book Sale 800 W Chestnut St. 708-246-0520 |
April; Oct 20 - 21
- Sat 8-2, Sun 11-2
- Preview: Fri 6-8pm, Friends
- 6,000+ books; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$1; Sun half price & bag sale
- Electronic devices allowed but hoarding limited
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| Wheeling, IL
Indian Trails Public Library 355 S Shoenbeck Rd 847-459-4100 |
April 21 - 22
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $3
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperback .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & up
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| Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library Book Sale 1242 Willmette Ave. 847-256-5025
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Bookstore
- Mon 1-3, Tue, Thu 9-5 & 7-8:45, Wed 11:30-5, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1:30-4:30
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| Winnetka, IL
 Winnetka Congregational Church Book Sale at Community House/Harkness Hall 620 Lincoln Ave 847-446-0575 |

May; Oct
- Sat 9-2
- Part of rummage sale
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| Wood Dale, IL
Marklund Resale Store Book Sale 490 Georgetown Sq (on Irving Park Rd) 630-594-1489 |
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
- "Thousands" of books; 100% donated; sorted
- Bookstore is inside of Marklund Resale Store
Some more valuable books removed 500-1,000 books received every week! Credit cards accepted Wide selection of hardcovers, fiction, etc.
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| Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library Book Sale 414 Judd St 815-338-0542 |
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-4
- 30,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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| Woodstock, IL
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County 110 S. Johnson St 815-338-0393
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Bookstore
- Green Spot Used Books: Tue-Sat 10-3
- 3,000 books; 65% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1-$10
- Books are picked over; no restrictions.
Store located in Suite 104
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| Zion, IL
Zion-Benton Public Library Book Sale 2400 Gabriel Ave. 847-872-4680 |
Ongoing
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| Baton Rouge, LA
 Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar (LSU Mini-Farm and Nelson Memorial Buildings) 225-578-5925 |
March 1 - 3
- FRIENDS OF THE LSU LIBRARIES ANNUAL BOOK BAZAAR
- MARCH 1-3
- THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 9AM TO 7PM
- SATURDAY 9AM TO 5PM
- LSU: Mini-Barn and Nelson Memorial Buildings
- SEE OUR LSU LIBRARY PAGE AT lib.lsu.edu
- Look under B's in the A to Z listing at the top of the page. A map showing the Mini-Barn and Nelson Buildings available at the site.
- Special this year!!! A LARGE selection of fine leather bound sets and volumes from the 1800's and 1900's.
- Further information is available by emailing us at bbfriends@lsu.edu (sorry phone and email aren't available during the Bazaar)
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| Creve Coeur, MO
 JCC Used Book Sale JCC Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Bldg # 2 Millstone Campus Drive 314-432-5700 |
Feb 5 - 9
- JCC USED BOOK SALE
- Thousands of Reading Treasures for All Interests
- Sunday Feb 5 to Thursday Feb 9, 2012
- Preview Day
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Preview Day only - $10 at the door - Ticket sales begin at 9 am
- Children age 16 and under are free
- Free Admission
- Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Bag Day: Fill a bag for $5
- Thousands of books sorted into over 30 categories
- Fiction and non fiction, plus books on tape/CD's and DVD's
- Parents, educators, and home schoolers will find a large selection to choose from.
- Most books are from $.50 to $3.
- Special books-art, rare, collectible-are priced as marked.
- For more information, contact Zelda Sparks at 314-442-3169
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| Jefferson City, MO
 Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) Book Sale at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall 537 Route T 573-634-2464
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March 14 - 17
- Where can you find more than 90,000 books, videos and music?
- At the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE Used Book Sale
- Starting at 4 p.m. Wed March 14 through Saturday March 17 at 1 p.m. at the St. Martins Knights of Columbus, Jefferson City, MO.
- It's ONE OF THE LARGEST BOOK SALES IN THE MIDWEST
- With prices from 50 cents to $4, it's a bargain hunters dream come true!
- On Saturday, a bag of whatever you can carry is $4 and an entire box is $5.
- Particulars:
- Wednesday: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Books, audio books, movies, music, puzzles, and more
- A Collector/Special Interest area will have items that are individually priced.
- Food and beverages will be available for sale by the Knights of Columbus.
- Cash or Check Only
- Info: 573-634-2464 and www.mrrl.org
- Parking and entrance into the sale is free.
- All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE.
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| O’Fallon, MO
Cabin Fever Fair ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CABIN FEVER BOOK FAIRS New Location VFW Post 5077 8500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy 636-441-2300 x 1542 (across from Ethyl's Restaurant) |
Jan 29 - Feb 5
- Back by popular demand! Friends of the Library Cabin Fever Book Fairs
- Shop TWO WEEKENDS. Free admission.
- ADULT
- Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28, 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, January 29, 11 am to 3 pm
- Mystery, Fiction, Science Fiction, Westerns, Romance and Large Print
- Paperbacks 50 cents each. Hardbacks $2.00 each.
- No children's or teen books will be sold this weekend.
- CHILDREN'S & TEEN - Fiction & Nonfiction
- Friday, February 3 & Saturday, February 4 - 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, February 5 - 11 am to 3 pm
- All books priced at 25 cents each.
- No adult books will be sold this weekend.
- Individually priced VHS tapes & books on tape will be sold both weekends.
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| State College, PA
 51st AAUW Used Book Sale The Snider Agricultural Arena Pennsylvania State University Main Campus Park Ave. (near Beaver Stadium) 814-235-6884 Free Admission |
May 12 - 15
- 51st Annual Used Book Sale
- Over 200,000 Books!
- Displayed on more than 250 tables - Sorted into 26 categories
- Something for everyone: Arts, Science, Engineering, Fiction, Travel, Paperbacks
- And not just books - there's Sheet Music! Tapes, CDs and Binders!
- All Items Priced to Sell!
- Special Collectors Room featuring books of particular value published before 1950
- Priced at about one-third of dealers' prices
- See Special Collectors Books list and prices
- No pre-sales of these books; they will will be available from 9am Saturday until they are sold or 9pm on half-price day
- May 12-15, 2012
- Saturday to Tuesday, 9am to 9pm daily
- Monday: Half Price Day
- Tuesday: Bag Day ($5 per bag - bring your reusable grocery bags)
- Free Admission
- Click here for Campus Map and Directions to Sale
- For more information: www.aauwstatecollege.org
- Proceeds from the sale are used to support the Association's grants and graduate fellowships for women, State College Branch grant programs, and local education and library projects.
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| Kingsport, TN

 Kingsport 2012 Book Fair Kingsport Civic Auditorium 1550 Fort Henry Drive 423-229-9457
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March 8 - 11
- 20,000 plus Items!
- 95% Donated, 50% Hardcover, Sorted
- Priced $.25 to $7.00
- Rare Editions & Coffeetable Books cost more
- Many Great Selections
- Coffeetable Books
- Cookbooks
- Nonfiction
- Bestsellers
- New Titles
- Special Section of Children's Books
- Multimedia Section (DVD, CD, Audiobooks)
- Sale Dates: March 8 to 11, 2012
- Preview: Thursday 5pm to 9pm, $10 admission
- (Preview Sale Open to the Public)
- Free Admission: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Friday and Saturday 9am to 8pm
- Sunday 1pm to 6pm
- TERMS: CASH ONLY
- Rita Perry at 423.239.9283 or rfperry@chartetn.net
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| Fond du Lac, WI
51st Annual Sale American Association of University Women Book Sale at Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Hwy 45, SE side of the city
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March 15 - 18
- 30,000 BOOKS!
- 200 tables full plus more books underneath!
- 10-12 tables of Children's books!
- Sorted into 35 Categories
- 90% Donated, 60% Hardcover
- Plenty of elbow room for convenient shopping!
- Great Prices
- Regular selections .50-$3
- Collectible, fine gift books higher
- Saturday: Half Price Day; Sunday: Box Sale
- More Items for Sale:
- Premier Night
- Thursday 5pm to 9pm
- $3 admission
- General Sale, Free admission
- Friday 9am to 9pm
- Saturday 9am to 5pm (Half price)
- Sunday 10am to 2pm (Box sale)
- This is a great sale don't miss it!!
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