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August, 2025
7/28-8/30Princeville
4-27Saint Joseph
7-16Freeport
15-19Palos Heights
16Franklin Park
16PalatinePop-Up Media Sale!
16Troy
21-23Glen Carbon
21-24Louisville, KYSummer Book Sale!
22-23Charleston
22-23Lincoln
22-25Mascoutah
23-9/6Plano
23-24Urbana
28-31Romeo, MICheck This
29-9/1Redding, CTBig Sale
30Yorkville
?Paris
?Pinckneyville


September, 2025
2Jerseyville
5-7Ann Arbor, MI71st Annual Sale!
5Troy
6Colfax
6Deerfield
6Macomb
6-7McLean, VA51st Used Book Sale
11-14Lake ForestBEST MIDWEST!
13Batavia
13Brighton
13-14Glen Ellyn
13-14Huntley
13Lansing
13Midlothian
13Rockford
20Troy
27-29Glencoe
?Charleston
?ElginBig Sale
?Mokena
Sales in October and beyond...
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Find plenty of books and music when you shop our used book and record store in Addison.
Addison, IL
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1200+ Books, $500
90% trade HB in DJ, mostly non-fiction, heavy on history and biography. If you need good shelf stock in a store, sell at flea markets, or on-line for $10 or less (we don't anymore!), these could work for you.
Over the years we've accumulated decent but not very rare books from auction lots and bulk buys, and we're out of room.
Southwest NH, near VT and MA. Pick-up only.
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Waukegan
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Zion

Future Sales

October, 2025
2-4Clinton Township, MIQuality Book Sale!
3-5Antioch
3-4Bradley
3-5Dearborn, MIBig Sale
3-5Hampshire
3Troy
4-5Carbondale
4Colfax
4Sterling
7Jerseyville
11Batavia
11Brighton
11-13Chicago (Hyde Park)
11Franklin Park
11Lansing
12Union
13-18Palos Park
16-18Oak BrookExceptional
17-19Cary
18-19McHenry
18-19Mount Prospect
18-22Saint Joseph, MOCheck This
18Troy
19Edwardsville
24-25Northbrook
24-25Rock Island
25-26Arlington Heights
25-29Gainesville, FLBig Sale
26Ann Arbor, MIBook Fair
29-31Chicago
?Anna
?Cherry Valley
?Des PlainesBig Sale
?Galesburg
?Gillespie
?Lexington, KYBig Sale
?Lisle
?Marengo
?Mattoon
?Washington
?Winnetka

November, 2025
1Colfax
1Morrison
1Urbana
4Jerseyville
6-15Freeport
7-10Dayton, OHBig Sale
7-9DeKalb
7Troy
8Batavia
8Brighton
8Glen Ellyn
8Lansing
13-15Princeton
14-15Charleston
15Bloomingdale
15Troy
21-22Elgin
21-22Fox River Grove
28Glen Ellyn
29Effingham
?Park Ridge
?Western Springs

December, 2025
2Jerseyville
5-8Terre Haute, INHoliday Sale
5Troy
6Colfax
6Franklin Park
13Batavia
13Brighton
13Lansing
20Troy
?Geneva

January, 2026
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February, 2026
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March, 2026
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April, 2026
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May, 2026
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Redding, CT



The Mark Twain Library
at Redding Community Center
37 Lonetown Road (Route 107)
(GPS: 41.310787, -73.38534)
203-938-2545

JUST FOLLOW OUR GREEN DIRECTION SIGNS!



Aug 29 - Sept 1
  • 64th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair
  • When: Labor Day weekend dates are Friday August 29, 2025 to Monday, September 1, 2025
    • Friday: 9-4 prices as marked
    • Saturday: 10-4 prices as marked
    • Sunday: 10-4 half price day
    • Monday: 9-4 $10 for a box full of books
  • What: Over 60,000 books for sale organized in 75 categories for ALL ages!
    • Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am - Friday ONLY)
    • Free parking and refreshments are available for purchase.
    • Credit and Debit Cards accepted.
    • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Where: The Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding CT
  • Questions? Email us at bookfair@marktwainlibrary.org
  • BOOK FAIR HIGHLIGHTS:
    • Special collection from the Mary Travers estate
    • an extensive amount of vinyl records, including Beatles albums
    • a wide range of Civil War history books from a private collection
    • numerous selections of cookbooks and quilting books
    • sizeable offerings in photography and art, including coffee table books
    • many of The Great Courses on both CDs and DVDs
    • a substantial amount of Harlequin series romances from 2020-2025
    • a large assortment of games and puzzles
  • Additional Highlights by Category:
    • Preschool:
      • exceptionally large collection of picture books and board books on a variety of subjects.
    • School age:
      • huge amount of series collections including Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, Magic Tree House, Eyewitness, and Harry Potter.
      • Non-fiction foreign language books in Polish, French, Spanish and Chinese.
      • numerous easy-to-read books in folk/fairy tales, biographies, and general science/animals
      • an extensive Native American collection and wonderful array of Nature Crafts books
      • graphic novels - from Garfield to the latest sci-fi character.
    • Young Adult:
      • large collections of fiction and series books
      • a number of graphic novels and non-fiction materials on assorted subjects.
    • Music:
      • wide scope of vocal music and sheet music
      • vocal opera scores of most of the famous operas
      • instrumental “How to Play” lesson books for different instruments including ukulele, drums, piano, guitar, etc.
    • Childhood Treasures:
      • a very nice collection of older Maurice Sendak books.
      • collectible volumes:
        • Junior Model Planes by J.D. Powell (1945) - in excellent condition
        • Roberta E. Lee by Burke Davis (1956) - signed copy. John F. Blair Pub.
        • Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1920) - Modern Lib. of NY
  • Collector’s Corner & other Highlights - A special section filled with rare and beautiful editions and is one of the most popular spots! CLICK HERE FOR LIST

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Gainesville, FL


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

(Across from Truist Bank)


Oct 25 - 29
  •  FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE 
    • Celebrating Our 71st Year 1954-2025
  • Over Half a Million Gently Used ITEMS - More than 60 Categories!
    • Books
    • Comics
    • Manga
    • Artwork
    • Academic texts
    • Posters
    • Magazines
    • Puzzles, Games (board and computer)
    • Movies, CDs, Vinyl records
    • Sheet music, Music scores, URTexts
    •  - and much more! All donated by our local community
  • October 25 to 29, 2025
    • Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
    • Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
    • Monday, Noon to 6 pm
    • Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day *
    • Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day * 
      • except boxes
  • Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community.
  • Great Prices
    • Most regular prices 25 cents to $4
    • Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
    • We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart.
    • It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items.
    • Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday.
  • HUGE Children and Young Adult sections
    • Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games.
    • Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited.
  • Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors
  • Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records.
  • FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper!
  • We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building.
  • We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases.
  • Click Here for book sale procedures
  • And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures
  • Also check here: About the Book Sales 
  • FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD 
  • All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.

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Addison, IL



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

(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)



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

Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060

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

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

Ongoing
Alton, IL

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

(Corner of 4th & State Sts)


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

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

Oct
  • Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Antioch, IL

Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874

Oct 3 - 5
  • Fri, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 2,500 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
Arlington Heights, IL

Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave
847-506-2663




Oct 25 - 26

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Batavia, IL


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




Sept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13
  • Sat 9-1
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions


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

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
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 15
  • Sat 10-4
  • Sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Some books sold in advance to a bookseller
  • Zelle accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • $1-$2
  • Zelle accepted
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
630-739-6154



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

Bradley Public Library
296 N Fulton Ave
815-932-6245



Oct 3 - 4
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-1
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Brighton, IL

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

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

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

Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917



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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Calumet City, IL


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


Ongoing
Carbondale, IL

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

(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)

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

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

Bookstore
Cary, IL

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

Oct 17 - 19
  • Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun bag sale
  • Special pricing for teachers with current I.D. (excludes bag sale)
  • Non-profits: contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale.
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)


Sept
  • 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



Aug 22 - 23; Nov 14 - 15
  • 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

Oct
  • Library hours
  • Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
Chicago, IL

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

Oct 29 - 31
  • Wed, Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8-6
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1

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Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL


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


Ongoing
Chicago (Hyde Park), IL

Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Held at: Kimbark Plaza
E 53th and Kimbark

Oct 11 - 13
  • Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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)

Sept 6; Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6
  • 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
Deerfield, IL

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



Sept 6
  • Sat 7am-12:00
  • 400 books; 100% donated; 95% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $3 each, buy 5, get 1 free
  • Deerfield Farmers Market

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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

Nov 7 - 9
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag
DeKalb, IL

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

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

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Des Plaines, IL


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

Downtown, just south of Metra train station


Oct

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

Leclaire Parkfest
St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team
Leclaire Park
800 Hale Ave

Oct 19
  • Sun noon-5
  • 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; .50-$1
Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



Nov 29
  • 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

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Elgin, IL


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



Sept

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

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

Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd



Nov 21 - 22
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
  • Credit cards accepted
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

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Evergreen Park, IL


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


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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 21 - 22
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1
  • 3,500 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sat $5/bag
  • Credit cards accepted


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

Aug 16; Oct 11; Dec 6
  • Sat 11-2
  • 2,500 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5


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

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



Aug 7 - 16; Nov 6 - 15
  • Store hours
  • Half price


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Glen Carbon, IL


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




Aug 21 - 23
  • 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



Sept 13 - 14; Nov 8; Nov 28
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Sat 9-2, Sun 1-4 ($10/bag provided)
Glencoe, IL

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056

Sept 27 - 29
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag


Ongoing
Glenview, IL

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.
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
Hampshire, IL

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



Oct 3 - 5
  • Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
  • 7,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sun $5/bag
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
Highwood, IL

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



Ongoing

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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
847-363-5638

Sept 13 - 14
  • Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$20; Sun $10/bag, $15/2 bags
  • "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

Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2
  • Tue 8:30am-8:pm
  • $3/bag


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

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



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
La Grange Park, IL

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



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

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Lake Forest, IL

BEST MIDWEST!
Friends of Lake Forest Library
at Lake Forest Recreation Center
400 North Hastings Road



Sept 11 - 14
  • FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST LIBRAY 49TH BOOK SALE
  • September 11 to 14, inside at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 N. Hastings Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Free admission and parking; walk to train and historic Market Square
  • MEMBER PRESALE
    • Thursday September 11, 9 AM to 5 PM
    • Memberships are available at the door. 20% surcharge on purchases.
  • PUBLIC SALE
    • Friday September 12, 9 AM to 8 PM
    • Saturday September 13, 9 AM to 5 PM (Teachers, First Responders, Active Military 25% discount with ID)
    • Sunday September 14, 9 AM to 5 PM (Half price day!)
  • OVER 100,000 GENTLY USED DONATED BOOKS CAREFULLY SORTED AND ORGANIZED IN OVER 115 CATEGORIES INCLUDING
    • Collectors, Biographies, Vintage Children, Military, U.S. and World History, Sports, Science Fiction, Music, CDs, DVDs, Photography, Children’s (by age and reading level), Cooking, Gardening, New Fiction, Puzzles, Graphic Novels and more! Fabulous ART!  Incredible Easton and Franklin Press!
  • Scanners allowed in place. No stockpiling allowed. Please reshelve unwanted books.
  • Holding area provided for large orders.  Items placed in holding area are considered sold.
  • No backpacks, strollers, large carts or wagons allowed.
  • Cash, credit cards (over $20), checks, Applepay
  • For more information and to volunteer: friendslflibrary@gmail.com or www.lakeforestlibrary.org 
Lanark, IL

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

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

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



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

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Lemont, IL


Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St




Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincoln, IL

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



Aug 22 - 23
  • Fri 9-7, Sat 9-2
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
Lincolnshire, IL

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

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

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675



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

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



Sept 6
  • Sat 9-4
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes lots of media; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; media $2
  • Gazebo Art Festival
Marengo, IL

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

Oct
  • 9-3
  • 3,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25


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

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

Aug 22 - 25
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 3-7, Teachers and Educators only - no fee
  • 5,000 books; 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
Matteson, IL

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mattoon, IL

Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621



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

McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036

North Parking Lot, Entrance B


Oct 18 - 19
  • 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

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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



Sept 13
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted


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

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

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

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



Oct 18 - 19

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
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

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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

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

Oct 24 - 25
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • 2,500 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1


Ongoing

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Oak Brook, IL


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



Oct 16 - 18
  •  FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE 
    • Thursday October 16th, 9:30a.m. to 8p.m.
      • (FIVE DOLLAR FEE THURSDAY 9:30-11:30, only)
    • Friday October 17th, 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
    • Saturday October 18th, 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
  • EXTREMELY WELL CURATED SELECTION OF DOZENS OF GENRES
  • OVER 5000 BOOKS, ALL DONATED
  • SPECIAL GENRES THIS YEAR: GENEALOGY, METAPHYSICS, COLLECTIBLE REFERENCE, SIGNED ROBERT GOLDSBOROUGH COLLECTION, MUCH DRAMA, SCREENPLAYS, SCRIPTS, MOVIE RELATED TOPICS, POETRY, HC CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS AND THE USUAL SELECTION OF REGULAR TOPICS LIKE HISTORY, BIOS, FICTION, COOKBOOKS.
  • For further information contact: Oak Brook Library @ 630-368-7700 or 630-303-4258, maryanun@aol.com
  • Don't miss it!
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
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

Pop-Up Media Sale!
Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149

Aug 16
  •  Special Pop-up Sale! 
    • Saturday August 16, 10 am – 3 pm
  • Thanks to several large donations, the Friends of the Palatine Library will host a special pop-up sale - but NO BOOKS!
  • This special sale features  DVDs! Blu-ray! and CDs!
    • Hundreds of items are unopened
    • Plenty of pre-viewed items will also be available
  • All are priced to sell—great for collectors, music lovers, and movie fans!
  • Come to Meeting Room 1 at the Library and join in the fun!


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

Aug 15 - 19
  • Sat 9-4, Sun closed, Mon 9-8, Tue 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 5:30-8pm, $10 (Friends free)
  • 5,000+ books; 80% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Tue bag sale
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
Palos Hills, IL

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

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

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



Oct 13 - 18
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
  • 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag

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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

Nov
  • Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
  • Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
  • not 'picked over'; .50-$2
  • No electronic equipment allowed


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

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

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

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



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

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

Aug 23 - Sept 6
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4
  • 3,000 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last 5 days, $4/bag
  • Credit cards accepted

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Princeton, IL


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


Nov 13 - 15
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
  • 6,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Princeville, IL

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

July 28 - Aug 30
  • 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

Oct 24 - 25
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation
Rockford, IL

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

Sept 13
  • Sat 9-3
  • Thousands of books; 50% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
  • .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


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Round Lake, IL

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

Ongoing
Saint Joseph, IL

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



Aug 4 - 27
  • Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
  • 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Salem, IL

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

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

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

Oct 4
  • 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
Troy, IL

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

Aug 16; Sept 5; Sept 20; Oct 3; Oct 18; Nov 7; Nov 15; Dec 5; Dec 20
  • 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

Oct 12
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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

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

Nov 1
  • Sat 9-5
  • 7,500+ books; 99% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted

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Urbana, IL


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




Aug 23 - 24
  • Sun 11-3
  • 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
Villa Park, IL

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

Ongoing
  • During Library hours
Washington, IL

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

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

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

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books valued at $15 or more are 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
Western Springs, IL

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

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

Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave
847-256-5025



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Thousands books; .50-$10
  • Credit cards accepted
Winnetka, IL

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

(Annex -West bldg)

Oct
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Thu 7am-3pm
Woodstock, IL

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

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

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

Aug 30
  • Sat 9-4
  • 10,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted

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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 5 - 8

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Lexington, KY


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

(Conference Room A)


Oct

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Louisville, KY

Summer Book Sale!
Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
502-897-9845



Aug 21 - 24
  •  HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE BIG SUMMER BOOK SALE  
  • Beat the summer heat with a cool book haul at Locust Grove’s August Book Sale!
  • Browse thousands of books across every genre and uncover hidden literary gems.
  • Perfect for back-to-school prep or refreshing your summer reading list.
  • Members' Preview
    • Thursday August 21, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Membership can be purchased at the door at the preview, or in advance - see our Membership Page
  • General Public Sale, August 22 to 24
    • Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Great Bargains!
    • Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers
  • Special section of Finer books are individually priced 
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
  • Your purchases help preserve history and support Locust Grove’s mission!
  • Watch for the Holiday Book Sale December 4 - 7!

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Ann Arbor, MI


Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
Michigan Student Union Ballroom
530 S. State St.
(corner of S. State and S. Univ.)
734-995-1891

Second floor


Oct 26
  • 45th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
    • Sunday October 26, 2025, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • 30 dealers from across the country will be offering a wide variety of used and rare items
    • Books!
    • Maps!
    • Ephemera!
  • $5.00 donation requested that benefits the William L. Clements Library of the University of Michigan
  • For further information go to annarborbookfair.com annarborbookfair.com or contact Jay Platt at jplatt@provide.net or  734-995-1891
  • Near the center of University of Michigan campus. (Map)

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Ann Arbor, MI

71st Annual Sale!
AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch
Annual Used Book Sale
at Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
4800 East Huron River Drive
844-973-6287



Sept 5 - 7
  • AAUW 71st Annual Used Book Sale, Ann Arbor Branch
  • Visit one of the LARGEST used book sales in Michigan
    • 30,000 BOOKS!
    • Organized by genre and subject
    • 100% Donated, 40% HARDCOVER
  • Most books $3 or less, others priced as marked
  • September 5 to 7, 2025
  • Preview: Friday 8am-10am
    • Dealers and other buyers invited to attend - Special Early Admission fee $20
  • Free Admission
    • Friday 10am-8pm
      • Please note: All books that we have selected to sell are available starting at 8am on Friday. We reserve the right to remove more valuable books late on Friday.
    • Saturday 10am-8pm
      • All books HALF price!
    • Sunday 10am-3pm
      • One shopping bag full for $8, 2 for $15
  • Find a bargain in collectible books as well!
  • Great Prices range $1 to $10 for most books
    • Cash, Credit Card, or Check accepted
  • Dealers & Collectors welcome! But all shoppers must do their scanning/shopping at the tables. Storage space only for books you intend to purchase.
  • Book dealers must register their tax numbers or be charged sales tax.
  • Book Sale Hotline: 844-973-6287
  • Free Parking
  • Presented by AAUW, Ann Arbor Branch, Inc.
  • Proceeds directly fund college scholarships, promoting the AAUW mission of education and equity for women.

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Clinton Township, MI

Quality Book Sale!
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
40900 Romeo Plank Rd.
586-226-5004



Oct 2 - 4
  • Friends of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Fall  Quality Book Sale  where items offered are of higher value and price than in the ongoing book sale.
  • Welcome to a most pleasant buying experience!
  • Welcome to a most pleasant browsing and buying experience!
  • October 2-4
    • Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    • Friday., 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Books are sorted into categories making shopping easy!
  • Scanners are permitted.
  • Cash, check and credit accepted.
  • Here is a sampling of the genres that will be offered with higher-valued items: Select and current editions of many favorite Mystery, Fiction, Romance and Sci-Fi Fantasy novels. Classics and Poetry, many Leather-bound and Signed editions. Over-sized Photography and Art books. History and Politics, Transportation, Sports, Science, Hobbies, Crafts, Michigan and Local Interest/Authors.Books for Children of all ages, and Educational/Reference books great for Home School families. Holiday gifts. New sealed CDs and DVDs and used TV-series DVD sets.
  • Friends members receive 20% discount on Saturday.
  • Please note: No strollers or carts are allowed in the sale rooms

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Dearborn, MI


Presented by the American Association
of University Women-Dearborn
at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC)
14900 Ford Road

(2nd floor)


Oct 3 - 5
  • Our 72nd FALL BOOK & MEDIA SALE
  • Thousands of books neatly displayed in 40 categories -  and media!
  • Art, History, Military, Children, Cookbooks, Mystery, Collectibles, Reference, CD, DVD, and much more...
  • Great Prices:
    • $1 for mass market paperback, $3 for hardcover 
  • Accepting cash and credit cards only
  • October 3-5, 2025
  • EARLY ENTRANCE- $15 fee
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • FREE ENTRANCE
    • Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
      • Saturday: 1/2 price day
    • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
      • Sunday Bag Sale: $8/bag 2 bags for $15
  • Elevator and curb transport assistance available!
  • *** Please Note: There are Table Advertising Opportunities at this sale ***
  • Contact us at: Booksale.AAUW.dbn@gmail.com 
  • "Like" us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/AAUW.Dearborn.books
  • PROFITS FROM THE BOOK SALE FUND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

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Romeo, MI


Romeo Area AAUW
at Community Center
361 Morton Street
810-796-2153

Aug 28 - 31
  • Romeo Area AAUW presents the "51st Annual BOOK SALE"
  • Featuring 30,000 books
    • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
  • Good selection of children's books and science fiction
    • Legos and Educational Lego sets
    • Music cd's & movie dvd's
    • Puzzles
    • Games
  • August 28th thru August 31st
    • Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm, Thursday only: A $2 donation to the scholarship fund is suggested
    • Friday, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday, 10 to 4 pm
    • NO sales on Monday
  • Great prices range from 50 cents to $2.00 Some individually priced.
    • Saturday specials throughout the dayBuy 2, get one free on CD's, DVD's, Children's hardcover books and more.
    • And come back on Sunday for a boxful for $7.50
  • Books have not been picked over and there are no buyer restrictions. 
  • Charities, organizations, and other parties interested in books contact Debbie at 810-796-2153

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Saint Joseph, MO


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

Oct 18 - 22
  • Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
  • Over 12,000 items
    • Books
    • DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
    • 50% donated, 50% ex-library
  • Sorted into 35 categories! Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
  • Sale Hours
    • Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 18: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door)
    • Saturday, October 18, 10 am - 5 pm
    • Sunday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm
    • Monday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm
    • Tuesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm
    • Wednesday, October 22, 9 am - 6 pm
  • Great Prices!
    • Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
    • Tuesday, October 21: ½ Price Day!
    • Wednesday, October 22: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
  • We accept payment by cash, check or card
  • For more information contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us

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Dayton, OH



Book Fair Foundation, Inc.
Annual Dayton Book Fair
at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Road
937-999-4491

(Just off US 35)





Nov 7 - 10

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McLean, VA

51st Used Book Sale
AAUW - McLean, VA Chapter
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
703-527-4206 (AAUW Contact)



Sept 6 - 7
  • McLean AAUW  51st USED BOOK SALE! 
  • AAUW returns after a five year absence
  • Book selections for adults and kids! All donated and sorted by category.
  • September 6 and 7
    • Saturday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm
    • Sunday 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
  • Book categories are very well organized and easy to navigate - find just what you need
  • No entry fee. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted
  • Books have not been picked over. AAUW volunteers sort and edit the donated books so that we only offer for sale those books that we feel we can sell. This is the 51st sale so the volunteers are quite experienced. No sales to dealers & patrons before the sale. No buyer restrictions
  • Proceeds support AAUW Scholarships for Women. American Association of University Women. Get great bargains and help students!
  • Questions: aauwbooksale2025@gmail.com
  • PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION: 
    • McLean Community Center
    • 1234 Ingleside Avenue
    • McLean, VA 22102



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