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November, 2026
2-30AddisonBOGO SALE!
4-6Chicago
5-14Freeport
6-8Arlington HeightsFall Sale!
6-8Cedar Rapids, IABIG Fall Sale
6-8Lemont
6Troy
6-9Westport, CTBIG FALL SALE
7-8Carbondale
7Colfax
7Geneva
7Morrison
7New Lenox
7Rockford
9-11Green Bay, WIBig Book Sale!
9-20Kankakee
13-14Charleston
13-14EdwardsvilleBig Sale
14-15Bloomingdale
14Glen Ellyn
14Lansing
14Mount ProspectHoliday Sale
14-15WarrenvilleCheck This
19-21Princeton
20-21Fox River Grove
21Troy
21-22Waukegan
21Wilmette
27Glen Ellyn
28Effingham
Sales in December and beyond...
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Future Sales

December, 2026
1Jerseyville
2-5Ann Arbor, MIBig Sale
4-6Geneva
4-7Terre Haute, INHoliday Sale
4Troy
5Colfax
12Brighton
12-13Huntley
12Lansing
19Troy

January, 2027
1Troy
2Colfax
5Jerseyville
9Lansing
16Troy
22-23Rock Island
23Glen Ellyn
?Mokena
?Wheeling

February, 2027
2Jerseyville
5Troy
6Colfax
12-14PalatineExceptional
13Brighton
13Lansing
20-21Kennett Square, PA60,000+ Books!
20Troy
?Anna
?Highland Park

March, 2027
2Jerseyville
5Troy
6Colfax
6Midlothian
13-14Glen Ellyn
13Lansing
13Yorkville
20Troy
?Breese
?Carbondale
?Elgin
?Fairview Heights
?Glencoe
?Mascoutah
31Saint Joseph, MOCollectibles

April, 2027
1-10Freeport
2Troy
3Colfax
6Jerseyville
10Brighton
10Lansing
17-19Cary
17-21Gainesville, FLBig Sale
17Troy
22-24Baton Rouge, LA60,000 Books!
23-24Rock Island
?Arlington Heights
?Charleston
?Cherry Valley
?DeKalb
?Evergreen Park
?Saint Charles
?Sterling
?Vernon Hills

May, 2027
1Colfax
1-2Park Ridge
4Jerseyville
7Troy
8Lansing
15Glen Ellyn
15Troy
?Belleville
?Bensenville
?Galesburg
?Lisle
?Marine
?McHenry
?Mokena
?New Orleans, LABig Sale
?Roselle
?Springfield

June, 2027
1Jerseyville
3-5Granite City
4Troy
5Colfax
7Glen Ellyn
12Brighton
12Lansing
19Troy
25-26Macomb
?Anna
?Chicago
?Effingham
?Geneva
?Naperville
?Palatine
?Winnetka

July, 2027
2Troy
3Colfax
6Jerseyville
10Lansing
10-11Oak Park
11Union
17Glen Ellyn
17Troy
23-24Rock Island
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago

August, 2027
3Jerseyville
5-14Freeport
6Troy
7Colfax
14Brighton
14Lansing
21Troy
26-28Glen Carbon
27-28Lincoln
?Arlington Heights
?Elmhurst
?Mascoutah
?Paris
?Pinckneyville
?Plano
?Princeville
?Urbana
?Wheaton

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Westport, CT


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


Nov 6 - 9

Our next Big Book Sale Event
FALL 2026

Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9, 2026
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY

Once again, there will be thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for adults and children of all ages, plus antiquarian and vintage children’s books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks.

Event hours, information about featured specials, and other event details will be posted here approximately six weeks before the event.


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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 17 - 21, 2027

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Cedar Rapids, IA

BIG Fall Sale
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 5th Avenue SE

(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)

Nov 6 - 8
  • Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual FALL SALE 
  • November 6, 7, and 8
    • Friday, 9AM to 5PM
    • Saturday, 9AM to 5PM
    • Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM
  • 10,000 SORTED BOOKS!
    • All Donated. 80% Hardcover
  • Something for Everyone!
    • Fiction, history, sci-fi, biography, non-fiction
    • Mystery, romance, politics, environment, religion
    • Autobiography, horror, adventure, humor
    • Western, travel, cooking
    • ONE ENTIRE ROOM OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS!
    • Featuring for this sale: MEDIA BLOW-OUT
      • Thousands of DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks
  • No admission fee - GREAT PRICES
    • Most books are $1, $2, or $3
    • All children's books $1 each
    • All media $1
  • Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
  • Dealers are welcome
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  • Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com

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Addison, IL


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

(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)


Nov 2 - 30
  •  SCARCE-LY Used Books & Records 
  •  Buy One, Get One Free! (BOGO)  (Equal or lesser value. Some exclusions may apply)  
    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Young Adult
  • Hundreds of Books
    • Does not include children's books or specially marked vintage and sets
    • ALSO: Thousands of LP records and CDs
  • November 2 to November 30
    • Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 pm (noon)
    • Closed Sundays
    • (Special holiday times: Closed noon on Wed, Nov 25, closed Nov 26 & 27, open 9-noon on NOv 28)
  • Your purchase directly supports our nonprofit SCARCE
  • SCARCE-LYUSED@SCARCE.ORG 
  • https://www.scarce.org/used-book-record-sale/


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

Friends of Stinson Memorial Library District
Stinson Library
409 S Main Street
618-833-2521

Feb; June

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Arlington Heights, IL

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


Nov 6 - 8
  • Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library  Fall Used Book & Media Sale 
    • Friday November 6, 2026, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m, Members' Night  
    • Saturday November 7, 2026, 9 am - 4 pm 
    • Sunday November 8, 2026, Noon - 4 pm
  • Friday night is members only. You can become a member HERE (easiest), or at the door on Friday night. (prepare to wait).
  • Silent Auction and Buy-It-Now tables open at 6 pm on Friday and close at 2 pm on Saturday.
  • Information for all dates:
  • In the Hendrickson Room (2nd floor) the Adult Fall Used Book & Media Sale features non-fiction books, sorted by category, fiction, vintage books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records and audiobooks. Magazines will be for sale Friday and Saturday. $.50 each / 3 for $1.00
    • Hendrickson Room is on the 2nd floor
  • In the Cardinal Room,(1st floor near Dunton Avenue entrance) the Children's Fall Used Book & Media Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs, teaching materials and workbooks.
  • There is a 25% discount for teachers with a valid teacher ID for children's books and media.
  • On Sunday ONLY, there is an $8 bag sale at the Children's Sale. No teacher discount on Sunday.
  • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. 
  • The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal for payment.


April; Aug

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Aurora, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Belleville, IL

67th Book Bazaar
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
Belle-Clair Exposition Center
200 South Belt East
618-257-5545

May

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Belvidere, IL


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


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bensenville, IL

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

May
  • 9-1
  • 5% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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

Nov 14 - 15
  • Sat 9:30-2:30, Sun 1:30-3:30
  • Thousands of books; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $10/bag provided; some items priced individually
  • Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
  • Zelle accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .50--$2
  • Zelle accepted
Blue Island, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bolingbrook, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
  • 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
Bourbonnais, IL

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

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

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

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

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

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

Dec 12; Feb 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; June 12, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted

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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)

Nov 7 - 8; March
  • Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door
  • 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
  • No scanners
Carbondale, IL

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

Bookstore
Cary, IL

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

April 17 - 19, 2027
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 9-3, Sun 1-4
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $7/bag provided
  • Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
Champaign, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Wed-Sun 1-4
  • 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
  • Credit cards accepted
    Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online.
    No restrictions
Charleston, IL

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

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

April
  • Wed 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Charleston, IL

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

Nov 13 - 14
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$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
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
  • Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee, $10/family
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5; Sat, Sun $3/bag sale
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
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


Ronald Williams Library
(near Foster & Kimball)
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
773-442-4400


Nov 4 - 6
  • Wed, Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8-6
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
Chicago, IL

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

Easy Access via CTA

June

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Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

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

Ongoing
Chicago (West Addison), IL

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

Ongoing
Chicago Ridge, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Clarendon Hills, IL

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

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

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

Nov 7; Dec 5; Jan 2, 2027; Feb 6, 2027; March 6, 2027; April 3, 2027; May 1, 2027; June 5, 2027; July 3, 2027; Aug 7, 2027
  • 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

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

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Deerfield, IL


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


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

DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 475-500 books

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Edwardsville, IL


St. Andrews Episcopal Church
406 Hillsboro Ave

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

Nov 13 - 14
  •  Saint Andrews’ Book Sale! 
    • Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition!
    • 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell!
    • Reservations no longer required!
    • And There's More:
      • DVDs!
      • Puzzles!
      • Music!
    • Friday Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm
    • Saturday Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
    • Dealers welcome; no early sales
  • For more information: www.facebook.com/standrewsbookfair/
Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464

Nov 28; June
  • Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
  • 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

March

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Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Hundreds of books books; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
Elmhurst, IL

AAUW Elmhurst Area
New Location: Jackson Elementary School
925 Swain Avenue

Aug

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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

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Evergreen Park, IL


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


April
  • Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Some books selected to sell elsewhere
  • Credit cards accepted


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

Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070

March
  • Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Mon 10-3 (closed Sun)
  • 9,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag; Mon $1/bag
  • Children must be accompanied by parents
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
847-639-2274

Nov 20 - 21
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sat $5/bag
  • Local checks only


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

Nov 5 - 14; April 1 - 10, 2027; Aug 5 - 14, 2027
  • Store hours
  • Half price


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
  • 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
  • Some books sold online
Galesburg, IL

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

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

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

Nov 7
  • Sat 10-4
  • 4,000 books; 70% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Children's book sale
  • Credit cards accepted


Dec 4 - 6; June
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
  • 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
  • Credit cards accepted

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Glen Carbon, IL


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


Aug 26 - 28, 2027
  • Thu 4-5, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Nov 14; Nov 27; Jan 23, 2027; March 13 - 14, 2027; May 15, 2027; June 7, 2027; July 17, 2027
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit, Venmo, debit cards accepted
  • 9-2
Glencoe, IL

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056

March
  • Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5, Mon 9-5
  • Preview: Fri 4-7, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
  • Thousands of books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag


Ongoing
Glenview, IL

Friends of the Glenview Library Used Bookstore
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.
    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

June 3 - 5, 2027
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
  • Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee (Friends free)
  • 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
Grayslake, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Gurnee, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Harvey, IL

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

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

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

(Lower Level)

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

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

(Enter through synagogue office doors)

Feb
  • Mon 1-4, Tue 10-2, Wed 10-6, Thu 1-4, Sun 9-11
  • Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Sun $5/paper grocery bag
  • Credit cards accepted

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Highwood, IL


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


Ongoing
Hinsdale, IL

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

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

Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055

Bookstore
  • Sat 10-4
Huntley, IL

Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Rd
847-669-5386 x266

Dec 12 - 13
  • Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
  • 4,000 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
  • "Booksellers come by periodically" before the sale, and some sold online
  • Credit cards accepted


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

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
201 W. College

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5
  • 400 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
Jerseyville, IL

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

Dec 1; Jan 5, 2027; Feb 2, 2027; March 2, 2027; April 6, 2027; May 4, 2027; June 1, 2027; July 6, 2027; Aug 3, 2027
  • Tue 8:30am-8pm
  • $3/bag


Ongoing
  • Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
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
Kankakee, IL

Limestone Township Library
2701 W Tower Rd
815-939-1696

Nov 9 - 20
  • Library hours
  • 1,500 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1-$2
La Grange Park, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 5,000+ books; .50 and up
  • Stock changes daily
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

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Lansing, IL


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


Nov 14; Dec 12; Jan 9, 2027; Feb 13, 2027; March 13, 2027; April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027
  • Sat 9:30-1:30
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Lemont, IL

Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St

Nov 6 - 8
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
  • 4,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sun $5/bag, refills $4
  • Credit cards accepted (min $5)


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincoln, IL

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

Aug 27 - 28, 2027
  • Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
Lincolnshire, IL

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

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

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675

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

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

June 25 - 26, 2027
  • 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
Marengo, IL

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

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3 (during school year)
  • 5,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Marine, IL

Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.

May
  • Sat 8-3
  • 500 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (provided)
Mascoutah, IL

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

March; Aug
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • 5,000 books; 75% donated; 25% 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

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McHenry, IL


McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036

North Parking Lot, Entrance B


May
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends (must be a member by end of prior month)
  • 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
  • $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.


Ongoing
  • 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

March 6, 2027
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Mokena, IL

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

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

Moline Public Library
3210 41st St

Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-4
Morrison, IL

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

Nov 7
  • 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

Nov 14
  •  Huge Gift Book and Holiday Sale 
  • Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library present anouther giant sale!
  • Saturday November 14, 2026 9:00 to 3:00
  • 1,500+ Items - Gift Quality - New or Like New
  • One room only
  • Adults' and Children's Merchandise
  • 20% Holiday themed
    • Holiday Books - novels, cookbooks, decorating, inspirational, children's
    • Holiday related CDs and DVDs
    • Religious books and bibles
    • White elephant and gag gifts
  • 80% Best Quality Books
    • Fiction
    • Non-fiction - all categories
    • Coffee table books
    • Gift items
    • Children's
  • Also
    • Holiday and gift DVDs  (Most still sealed in shrink wrap)
    • Holiday CDs
    • Gift items
    • Games
    • Puzzles
    • Toys
  • Perfect for gift giving!
  • All books are categorized
  • Books are not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
  • Scanners welcome, courtesy expected
  • Handcarts available
  • Credit cards accepted. (There is a $2 convenience fee for purchase under  $100, $5 fee from $100 to under $250, $8 for charges of $250 or more.)
  • Ample free parking.
  • For more information contact: contactus@friendsofmppl.org
  • Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org/
  • Next up: January Sale, January 23 and 24, 2027!
Mundelein, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Naperville, IL

AAUW - Naperville Area
Mill Street Elementary School (Door 5)
1300 N. Mill Street
Naperville, IL 60563

June

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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Naperville, IL


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


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
New Lenox, IL

New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway

Nov 7
  • Sat 9-3


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

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224

Ongoing
Oak Lawn, IL

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

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

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

(cafeteria)

July 10 - 11, 2027
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 2-4
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun $10/bag
  • Credit cards accepted
Orland Park, IL

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

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

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Palatine, IL


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

Feb 12 - 14, 2027; June

Watch this spot for details on 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

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Palos Hills, IL


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

May 1 - 2, 2027
  • Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
  • 1,000 books; 75% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sun half-price
  • No scanning allowed


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
  • Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
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 Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe St.
309-497-2141

Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
Pinckneyville, IL

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

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

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

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

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Princeton, IL


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


Nov 19 - 21
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
  • 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
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; Donation


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

Ongoing
Ridge Farm, IL

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

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

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street

Jan 22 - 23, 2027; April 23 - 24, 2027; July 23 - 24, 2027
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation
Rockford, IL

Rockford Public Library
215 N Wyman St
815-965-7606

Nov 7
  • Sat 9-3
  • 2,000 books; 1--% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-3
  • .25-$3
  • Some books sold online. No restrictions
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

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Roselle, IL


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


May
  • Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
  • 6,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Round Lake, IL

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

Ongoing
Saint Charles, IL

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

April
  • Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • Preview: Fri 1-2:30; $5 fee
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'
Salem, IL

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

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

Lincoln Library
326 South 7th Street

May
(No further information on this sale)
Sterling, IL

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

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

Poplar Creek Public Library
1405 S. Park Ave

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5
  • .50-$1
  • No scanners
  • Credit cards accepted
Troy, IL

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

Nov 6; Nov 21; Dec 4; Dec 19; Jan 1, 2027; Jan 16, 2027; Feb 5, 2027; Feb 20, 2027; March 5, 2027; March 20, 2027; April 2, 2027; April 17, 2027; May 7, 2027; May 15, 2027; June 4, 2027; June 19, 2027; July 2, 2027; July 17, 2027; Aug 6, 2027; Aug 21, 2027
  • 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 11, 2027
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2

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Urbana, IL


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


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

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

Aug
  • Sun 11-2
  • Preview: Sat 8-3 (fee $5 - students free)
  • 1,500+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1; Sun 2:30: free
  • Volunteers may purchase before the sale opens; some books donated to another charity
  • Credit cards and Venmo accepted
Vernon Hills, IL

Aspen Drive Library
701 Aspen Dr

April
  • Sat 11:30-4:30, Sun 12:30-4:30
  • Preview: Sat 9:30-11:30; Friends, join at door
  • 7,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3; Sun $5/bag
  • Credit cards accepted
Villa Park, IL

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

Ongoing
  • During Library hours

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Please visit them and tell them you saw their ad on BookSaleFinder.com
Warrenville, IL


Knowledge Exchange Used Book Sale
Held at: Warrenville Public Library
28W751 Stafford Pl
630-393-1171

Nov 14 - 15
  • Knowledge Exchange Used Book Sale
  • November 14 and 15, 2026 - FREE ADMISSION!
  • Saturday: 10am to 4pm
    • $3 for adult items, $2 for Children's and Media
  • Sunday: 10am to 2pm
    • $2 for adult items, $1 for Children's and Media
  • THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
    • 99% are Ex-Library
    • All  items are checked for resale value ("picked over") before the sale
  • Holding area provided for large orders
  • Cash and Credit Cards accepted
  • Knowledge Exchange works with libraries and organizations throughout Illinois to collect surplus and discarded books, redistributing them to new readers and keeping usable materials out of landfills.
  • A porton of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Warrenville Public Library District
Waukegan, IL

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

Nov 21 - 22
  • Sat 11-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Preview: Fri 1-4:30, Friends, join at door
  • 10,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Some books sold online
  • Credit cards accepted
Westchester, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
  • New books added every week
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-8pm, Friends, join at door
  • not 'picked over'; Sat, Sun bag sale
  • No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
Wheeling, IL

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

Jan
  • Sat 10-2
  • Thousands of books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
  • No scanners until noon
Wilmette, IL

Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave
847-256-5025

Nov 21
  • Sat 9:30-3
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
  • Cash only


Bookstore
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 11-5; Tue, Thu 9-5; Sat 9-4:45; Sun 1-4:45
  • Thousands books; .50-$10
  • Credit cards accepted

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Winnetka, IL


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

(Annex -West bldg)


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

March 13, 2027
  • Sat 9-4
  • 5,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
  • Credit cards accepted
Zion, IL

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

Ongoing

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Terre Haute, IN


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

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

Dec 4 - 7

Watch this spot for the Holiday Sale!

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Baton Rouge, LA

60,000 Books!
Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum
South Stadium Drive at Highland Road
225-578-5925

April 22 - 24, 2027
  • The Annual Friends Book Bazaar 
  • Presented by Friends of the LSU Libraries
  • April 22 through 24, 2027
    • Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Friday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm 
  • More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records!
  • Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
  • Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest!
  • Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
  • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Also Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay
  • Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at TABLES ONLY!
  • Free admission and parking
  • Huge arena! Many books on display!
  • Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries https://lib.lsu.edu/friends#bookbazaar
  • Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries

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New Orleans, LA


Symphony Book Fair 2027
University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Avenue
504-861-2004

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

May

Watch this spot for details on this great sale!

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Ann Arbor, MI


JLC Book Sale
Washtenaw Farm Counsel Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
734-219-5659

Building A

Dec 2 - 5
  • Hello from Joe and Hailey,  the organizers of this sale.
  • Please read below so you can understand who we are and why you should come to this book sale. You won't be disappointed with our sale, we promise!
  • https://www.facebook.com/share/1EvmGSVT6N/
  • JLC’s Low-Cost Community Book Sale is a family-run project that gets ALL the books directly FROM THE COMMUNITY through our community service called Give My Books (givemybooks.com).
  • We have some of the most popular titles available, as well as extremely eclectic vintage/ antique books that change EVERY sale.
    • The books are valuable to readers in general, to collectors and resellers, (Amazon, eBay, Bookstores, Dealers, Etc.) with EXTREMELY reasonable prices.
    • This is a sale that is worth coming to!! Again, I promise.
  • This is the DECEMBER 2026 sale with all details outlined below under "SALE DETAILS".
  • Check out the links below for facebook event details:
  • DECEMBER: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H2CtrqAE1/
  • SALE DETAILS - Cash and Credit Accepted!
  • What: A well organized, categorized book sale with 40,000+ books.
    • There will also be around 5,000+ DVDs and CDs
    • Hundreds of audiobooks
    • Video Games Puzzles Board Games
  • Price List:
  • WEDNESDAY: PREMIUM ACCESS DAY
    • Children's Picture and Story Books - $2
    • ALL other books - $4 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
  • THURSDAY - SATURDAY:
    • Children's Picture and Story Books - $1
    • ALL other books -$2 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
    • CDs $2 single CDs $4 set DVD’s (not including seasons) - $3
    • DVD’s (seasons and box sets) - $5
    • Audiobooks - $3
    • Video Games (Xbox, Wii, Game Cube, Etc.) - $5
    • Puzzles - $3
    • Board Games - $5

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Saint Joseph, MO


St. Joseph Public Library
at: Downtown Library
927 Felix St
816-236-2107

*Enter to the left of the main library entrance, no stairs.) (Free public parking across the street from the sale; dock available for loading only)

March 31, 2027
  •  VINTAGE & LOCAL INTEREST BOOK SALE! 
  • Presenting 2,000 Collectible Volumes!
  • VINTAGE / OLDER BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, LOCAL INTEREST
    • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
    • Books have not been 'picked over'
  • PREVIEW SALE
    • Saturday, March 27, 9 am to 10 am
    • Friends members only, but you can purchase a membeship for only $10 at the door!
  • PUBLIC SALE
    • Saturday, March 27, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday, March 28, 11 am to 3 pm
  • Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted
  • DON'T MISS THIS GREAT SALE OF SPECIAL BOOKS!

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Kennett Square, PA

60,000+ Books!
Unionville HS Gymnasium
750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82)
610-347-1600

Held in the Gym/Café

Feb 20 - 21, 2027
  •  Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale! 
  • Saturday, February 20th
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 21st 
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • $15 bag sale all day!
    • Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag
  • Free admission and free convenient parking
  • Sale held in the gymnasium and in the cafeteria
  • 60,000+ Books for Sale!
    • 100% donated inventory. Books are not picked over before the sale.
    • 40+ sorted categories for adult fiction and non-fiction, plus a large pocket paperback selection
    • Extensive children’s area sorted by age and by categories
    • Large collection of individually priced Collectibles and Special Priced Books ($5+) located in a separate room
    • Pricing (Saturday): Adult Hardcover Books $4; Adult Softcover Book
    • s $3; New Releases $6; Pocket Pabeerbacks $1; most Children's Books $1-$3
  • Payment: CASH or CREDIT CARD only. No checks accepted.
  • No wagons or pull-behind containers allowed. Small umbrella strollers permitted only for small children.
  • Information for large-volume buyers & dealers:
    • Pre-registration: email uhsbooksale@gmail.com ahead of time to help streamline check-in.
    • Hand held scanners are welcome.
    • Perks: a designated holding “cage” area lets you store your books while you shop. Purchases are boxed and priced for you while you continue browsing.
  • Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School.
  • For more information: UHSBooksale@gmail.com

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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


Nov 9 - 11
  •  The Friends Fall BIG Book Sale 
  • Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
  • THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
    • Sorted into categories
  • Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
  • Advance Sale for Members Only November 9
    • Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm - CHECK IN BEGINS AT 9:30 AM
    • $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
    • Registration will begin at 9:30 am
    • Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
  • General Sale Hours, all invited
    • November 10
      • Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
      • $2 hardcover, $1 any  paperback, puzzles and all childrens 
    • November 11
      • Wednesday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 6:30)
      • Bring your own grocery-size bags: $7 for the first bag, $5 for each additionsl bag
  • SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
  • CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM PURCHASE
  • Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
  • We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
  • Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
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