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

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June 1 - 4
- Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library's Annual
- 2023 SPRING WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
- Approximately 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- Puzzles
- Games
- Audio Books
- Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3
- Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
- Scanners are welcome!
- June 1
- Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only (No Admission Charge)
- June 2
- Early Bird Plus All Day Friday 8AM – 5PM
- $10 (under 18 years old free)
- All Day Ticket 9AM – 5PM
- $5 (under 18 years old free)
- June 3
- (1/2 off all items* for Friends of JCPL members, Jeffco Employees and Teachers | ID Required)
- All Day Ticket 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free)
- June 4
- (Bag Day – a bag of books starting at $8 all day)
- All Day Ticket 11AM – 3PM
- $5 (under 18 years old free)
- SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles)
- Proceeds benefit children's and teen literacy programs funded by the Jefferson County Library Foundation. https://jeffclf.org
- For decades, the Friends have been advocates, volunteers, and supporters of JCPL. Our members believe that our Library is the heart of our community and that each Friend “multiplies the good” work of the Library. We raise more than $100,000 annually in support of JCPL through our Whale of a Used Book Sales, and Whale's Tale Books and Gifts bookstore at Colorado Mills Mall.
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Newtown, CT
HUGE Sale! Friends of the C.H. Booth Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE at Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane (Across from Fairfield Hills) Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34 203-426-4533

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July 7 - 11
- OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, GAMES, AND MORE!
- July 7 to July 11 - 47th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
- Friday, 1 - 5
- $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200
- Ticket sales start Friday at noon
- Saturday, 10 - 5
- $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE
- Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day
- Monday, 10 - 7: 50% off day - Evening hours are back!
- Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE
- Best organized sale anywhere
- Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room
- All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre
- Children’s books organized by reading level, series and interests
- Over 90 categories, including your favorites:
- Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more!
- Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (American and world), home improvement and many other areas!
- Children's books: the biggest section anywhere!
- Jigsaw puzzles and games
- Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
- Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
- Pay by cash, check or credit/debit card; Discover, Visa & MasterCard Accepted
- Unbeatable Amenities
- Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal
- Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking
- Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday
- Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas
- Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted
- WE WILL DISCARD Friday entry placeholders left before July 1
- NO Saturday placeholders.
- UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG
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Cedar Rapids, IA
 Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave. SE
(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. This is enforced during library hours every day.)

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Oct
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Des Moines, IA
 PLANNED PARENTHOOD BOOK SALE 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue booksale@ppncs.org 515-235-0414

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Oct
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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)

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June 1 - 30
- All Adult and Young Adult Books
- *** Buy 1, Get 1 FREE ***
- Hard Covers $3
- Soft Covers $2
- LOTS of titles!!
- THROUGHOUT JUNE!
- SCARCE-LY Used Books & Records
- 630-545-9710
- Questions?? email us: scarce-lyused@scarce.org
- scarcelyused.org
- June 1 through June 30
- M-F 9:00-4:30, Saturdays 9-12 (noon)
- Hundreds of titles of hardcover books
- All proceeds support SCARCE.org
Bookstore
- Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
- Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
- Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
- Vintage Classic sets
- **NEW** children's books
- Well organized. Fully accessible.
- Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
- $10 minimum for credit cards
- **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
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Algonquin, IL
 Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch 115 Eastgate St. 847-658-4343
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July 13 - 16
- July 2023 Book Sale!
- More Than 30,000 Items
- Sorted into 70 categories!
- All adult books are sorted and on shelves
- Over 9,000 items for children
- These are well organized in bins and on shelves
- Great Prices
- Adult books, $1 and up; children .25 and up
- Paperbacks .50; CDs, DVDs .50, books on CD $1
- Books are NOT picked over!
- 50% Library discards
- Special categories will be featured for this sale
- Large FICTION section in alpha order
- Many unusual special books!
- SERIOUS BUYERS PREVIEW SALE
- Thursday July 13, 4 pm to 7 pm
- $10 Admission charge
- Adults only please
- REGULAR SALE HOURS - FREE ADMISSION
- Friday July 14, 3 pm to 7 pm
- Saturday July 15, 10 am to 1 pm
- Sunday July 16, 1 pm to 4 pm
Nov
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Algonquin, IL
Harnish Main Library 2600 Harnish Dr 847-458-6060
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
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Alsip, IL
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library 11960 S Pulaski 708-371-5666
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Ongoing
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Alton, IL
Hayner Library 327 State St 618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)
(Corner of 4th & State Sts)

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June 3; July 1; Aug 5; Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2
- Sat 9-noon
- 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50
- Respect Social Distancing, Masks encouraged
Ongoing
- Every Monday 9:30-11:30 (except holidays), and first Saturday of every month 9-noon
- 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50
- Respect Social Distancing, Masks encouraged
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Anna, IL
Stinson Memorial Library 409 S Main St 618-833-2521
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June 10 - 11; Oct
- Sat 8-2, Sun 1-3
- Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
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Antioch, IL
 Antioch Library Friends 757 Main St 847-395-0874
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Oct 5 - 8
- Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Thousands of books; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .25-.50; Sun $5/bag (1 free bag for Friends members)
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Arlington Heights, IL
Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Ave 847-506-2663

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Aug 5 - 6
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Aurora, IL
Eola Road Branch Library 555 S. Eola Rd. 630-264-3400
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Ongoing
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Batavia, IL
Batavia Public Library 10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31) 630-879-8220

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July 8; Aug 12; Sept 9; Oct 14; Nov 11; Dec 9
- Sat 9-1. Hours of operation and number of attendees will be based on Covid regulations on that day.
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 90% donated
- Stock replenished several times a week.
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Belvidere, IL
Ida Public Library 320 N. State St 815-544-3838
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Sept
- Wed-Fri 10-7:30, Sat 10-noon
- Preview: Tue 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam.
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most .50 or $1
- Books are hardly picked over at all; some sold in ongoing cart.
Ongoing
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Bensenville, IL
Bensenville Community Public Library 200 S Church Rd 630-766-4642
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June
- Sat 9-1
- 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
- Limited selection of flowers and vegetable plants and houseplants available for purchase.
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Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Public Library 2701 Harlem Ave 708-795-8000 ext 3096
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
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Bethany, IL
Marrowbone Public Library 216 West Main St. 217-665-3014
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Ongoing
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Bloomingdale, IL
Bloomingdale Public Library 101 Fairfield Way

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Ongoing
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Blue Island, IL
Blue Island Public Library 2433 York St. 708-388-1078
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Ongoing
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Bourbonnais, IL
 Bourbonnais Public Library 250 W. John Casey Rd 815-933-1727
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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
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Brighton, IL
Brighton Memorial Library held at 108 Ransom St. 618-372-8450
(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

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June 10; July 8; Aug 12; Sept 9; Oct 14; Nov 11; Dec 9
- Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 9-1
- 5,000 books; 25% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; .50-$5
- Credit cards accepted
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Brookfield, IL
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Ave 708-485-6917

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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
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Calumet City, IL
Calumet City Public Library 660 Manistee Ave. 708-862-6220
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Ongoing
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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)
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Oct
- Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
- 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
- No scanners
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Carbondale, IL
Morris Library Southern Illinois University 605 Agriculture Dr 618-453-4305
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Bookstore
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Cary, IL
Cary Area Public Library 1606 Three Oaks Rd 847-639-4210
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Oct 13 - 15
- Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
- Special pricing for teachers with current I.D., except Sunday Bag Sale. Non-profits with I.D. Contact chairperson during sale if interested in books after sale. Cash and checks only
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Champaign, IL
FriendShop Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St 217-403-5395
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Bookstore
- Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 1:30-5
- 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
- Credit cards accepted
Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online. No restrictions - Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles
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Charleston, IL
Booth Library Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. 217-581-6072
(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)

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Sept
- Wed 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2 & up; videos $1
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Charleston, IL
Charleston Carnegie Public Library 712 Sixth St 217-345-4913

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May
- Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; hardcover, audio books, DVDs, puzzles, games $1; all other items .25-.50
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Chatham, IL
 Chatham Area Public Library 600 E Spruce St 217-483-2713
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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
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Cherry Valley, IL
Cherry Valley Public Library 755 E State St. 815-332-5161
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Oct
- Library hours for remaining of sale
- Preview: Fri before, noon-4, Friends only (join at door) plus $5 fee
- 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Some books removed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
- Final Sat half-price, final Sun $2/bag
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Chicago, IL
The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St. 312-255-3581
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July 27 - 30
- Fri-Sun 10-6
- 120,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most $3
- No visitor parking lot; limited parking on area streets (restrictions apply, so read signs. Garage parking in neighborhood.
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Chicago, IL
Norwood Park Historical Society 5624 N Newark Ave. 312-513-2227
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July
- Sat 8-3
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$10
- Credit cards accepted
- 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
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Nov
- Wed, Thu 8am-10:45pm, Fri 8-6
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; All books $1
- Cash, checks, PayPal or Zelle
- Free parking on west side of St. Louis Avenue, and along Bryn Mawr, btwn St. Louis and Pulaski. Paid Parking also available.
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Chicago, IL
 Chicago Book and Paper Fair Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Local 130 Plumbers Union Hall 1340 West Washington Boulevard 847-722-8949
Easy Access via CTA and Free Parking

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June 17
- Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Presents:
- 60th Chicago Book & Paper Fair
- Over 50 Pop-Up Bookstores in One Place!
- Indoors where it's AIR CONDITIONED and DRY!
- Saturday, June 17, 2023
- Admission: $6.00. $4.00 for Seniors and Students with ID. Children under 12 are free.
- Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show starting at 9:00 AM.
- Dealers from the Midwest and around the country offering collectible and rare books,maps, prints, ephemera and more!
- Book Selections for Everyone, such as:
- Americana
- Art & Photography
- Literature
- Poetry
- Children's Books
- Cookbooks
- Science & Technology
- Transportation & Railroadiana
- Civil War
- Illustrated Books
- Chicago History and Authors
- Also featuring
- Leather bindings
- Autographs
- Broadsides
- Vintage paperbacks and pulps
- Maps
- Prints
- Ephemera, and other paper items!
- More info at www.mwaba.com or 708-442-0667
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Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL
Hamlin Park Branch Library 2205 W. Belmont 312-744-0166
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Ongoing
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Chicago (Hyde Park), IL
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference 1526 E. 55th St (55th Street just west of Lake Park Ave - near Univ. of Chicago)
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Oct 7 - 9
- Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
- 40,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus AV materials; Mon $4/bag, $5/box
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Chicago (South Shore), IL
South Shore Branch Library 2505 E. 73rd Street 312-747-5281
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Ongoing
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Chicago (West Addison), IL
West Addison Branch Library 7536 W. Addison 312-746-4704
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Ongoing
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Chicago Ridge, IL
 Chicago Ridge Public Library 10400 S. Oxford Ave. 708-423-7753
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Sept
- Fri, Sat 9:30-2, Sun 1-4
- 4,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2; Sun $2/bag or $4/FOL bag
- Cash only
Ongoing
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Clarendon Hills, IL
Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect Ave 630-323-8188

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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
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Colfax, IL
Martin Township Public Library 132 W. Main St (south end)
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June 3; July 1; Aug 5; Sept 2; Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2
- 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
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Danvers, IL
Danvers Township Library 117 E Exchange St. 309-963-4269
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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
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De Kalb, IL
Founders Memorial Library Northern Illinois University 815-753-9838
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Ongoing
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Decatur, IL
Friends of Decatur Public Library at Decatur Civic Center #1 Gary Anderson Plaza 217-424-2900

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Sept 3 - 4
- Sun 11-5, Mon 9-3
- Preview: Sunday 9-11am, Friends; join at door
- 70,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1-$2; Mon half-price or $5/bag
- We sell less than 30 books a year on-line. Higher value books have been placed in the Special Book Section which are available for purchase at the sale. FOL members may purchase these books for 1/2 price during the FOL Member's sale.
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library at Deerfield Farmer's Market Deerfield Rd. & Robert York Rd. 847-945-3311, x8895

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Sept
- Sat 7am-12:30pm
- 400 books; 100% donated; 95% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $3 each, buy 5, get 1 free
- Deerfield Farmers Market
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Deerfield, IL
Deerfield Public Library 920 Waukegan Rd 847-935-3311, x8895

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
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DeKalb, IL
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St 815-756-9568
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Oct 20 - 22
- 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
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DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University Founders Memorial Library (Lobby) 217 Normal Rd 815-753-1094
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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

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Oct
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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
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June 23 - 24
- St. Andrews' Book Sale!
- Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition!
- 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell!
- And There's More:
- Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm.
- Reservations limited to 35 per half hour
- Click Here to sign up
- Those without computer access can call 618-692-8104
- Please cancel if you are unable to attend.
- Saturday Walk-ins welcome (no reservations on Saturday)
- Cash or Check only
- Dealers welcome
- No early sales
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Edwardsville, IL
Leclaire Parkfest St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team Leclaire Park 800 Hale Ave 618-656-1929
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Oct 15
- Sun noon-5
- 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
- Leclaire Parkfest: music, food, games, cars, etc.
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Effingham, IL
Effingham Public Library 200 N Third 217-342-2464

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June; Nov 25
- Fri 8-2, 30 shoppers at a time. Masks required.
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Elburn, IL
Town and Country Public Library 320 East North St 630-365-2244
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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

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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
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Elgin, IL
Northwest Bible Baptist Church 9N889 Nesler Rd

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Nov 17 - 18
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
- 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
- Credit cards accepted
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Elmhurst, IL
AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch NFP American Association of University Women at Sandburg Middle School 345 E. St. Charles Road 630-834-1426

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Aug
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Elmwood Park, IL
Elmwood Park Library 1 Conti Parkway 708-453-7645
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Ongoing
- During Library Hours
- 3 Bookcases of books
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Eureka, IL
Melick Library at Eureka College 301 E. College Ave 309-467-6892

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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
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Forest Park, IL
Forest Park Public Library 7555 W. Jackson Blvd 708-366-7171
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
- New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
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Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake District Library 255 E Grand Ave. 847-587-0198
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Ongoing
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Fox River Grove, IL
Fox River Grove Public Library 407 Lincoln Ave

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

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Ongoing
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Franklin Park, IL
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Ave 847-455-6016
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
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Freeport, IL
Voices Book Nook Lincoln Mall 1243 W. Galena Ave 815-821-2665

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Aug 3 - 12; Nov 2 - 11
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; plus CDs, DVDs, music, mags, etc.; .25-$2.50
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
- 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
- All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
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Freeport, IL
Voices of Stephenson County held at: Lincoln Mall 1265 West Galena Ave 815-821-2665
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Aug 3 - 12; Nov 2 - 11
- Half price in the book store
Ongoing
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Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Public Library 40 East Simmons St 309-343-6118
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May; Oct
- Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
- Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag
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Geneva, IL
Geneva Public Library 227 S Seventh St 630-232-0780
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July 28 - 30; Dec
- Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun 1/2 price
- Geneva Arts Festival Sale
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Gillespie, IL
 Friends of Gillespie Library at 1st United Methodist Church Rt. 16 West
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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

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Aug 24 - 26
- Thu 5-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Due to COVID, we'll limit the number of people in the booksale and the time they may be in if there is a waiting line
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Glen Ellyn, IL
 AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch at Forest Glen Elementary School 561 Elm St. 651-297-8542
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June 22 - 24
- AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale!
- Over 10,000 books - something for everyone!
- Fiction including mysteries, sci-fi, romance, fantasy, literature, suspense, classics, young adult, children's
- Nonfiction including biographies, memoirs, history, architecture, politics, and current events
- All items are locally donated with no pre-sales
- Most books from $1 to $2
- Better Books priced individually
- No admission fees
- Thursday, June 22, 8 AM to 8 PM
- Friday, June 23, 8 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday, June 24, 8 AM to 2 PM: BAG DAY
- Grocery bag of books for $10 or
- $5 for educators with ID
- Cash or check only
- For more information go to https://www.wheatonglenellyn-il.aauw.net or Facebook
- All proceeds support scholarships and programs for women and girls
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Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane St 630-469-0879

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June 13; July 15; Sept 16 - 17; Nov 24
- 5,000 books; 97% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most adult books $2, children's $1, media $1
- Semi-private shopping appointments may be available. Please email the Friends.
- Mon 7pm - 8:30pm
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Glencoe, IL
Glencoe Public Library 320 Park Ave 847-835-5056
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Oct
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30pm, Glencoe residents who are Friends members
- Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag
Ongoing
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Glendale Heights, IL
Glenside Library 25 E Fullerton Ave 630-260-1550

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June 10 - 11
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Credit cards accepted
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Glenview, IL
Glenview Library 1930 Glenview Rd 847-901-5910

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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 100% donated
- Each month various genres are priced half-off
Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage. Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
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Granite City, IL
Friends of the Library at Wilson Park Ice Rink 2900 Fehling Rd. 618-550-8334

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June 1 - 3
- Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee, 2023 Friends members free
- 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
- ID (driver's license) required for checks
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Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Area Public Library 100 Library Lane 847-223-5313

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June 10
- Sat 9:30-5
- 2,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
Ongoing
- Library hours
- 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
- Stock is refreshed every Wed. morning
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Gurnee, IL
Warren-Newport Public Library 224 N O'Plaine Rd. 847-244-5150
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Bookstore
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Hampshire, IL
 Ella's Friends at Prairie View Garden Center 48W130 Illinois Route 72 847-683-2727

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Oct
- Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
- 7,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb .75; children's .50; A/V $1; Sun $5/bag
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Harvey, IL
Harvey Public Library 15441Turlington Ave. 708-331-0757
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
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Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Public Library 494 Laurel Ave. 847-432-0216
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Bookstore
- Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
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Highwood, IL
Highwood Public Library 102 Highwood Ave. 847-433-5404

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Ongoing
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Hinsdale, IL
Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. 630-986-1976
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- $1-$3
- 15 shelves constantly restocked
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Homewood, IL
Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Hwy 708-799-9055
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Bookstore
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Huntley, IL
Corner Books Huntley Area Public Library 11000 Ruth Rd 847-669-5386
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
- New material added almost daily
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Indian Head Park, IL
Indian Head Park Heritage Center 6250 S. Wolf Rd

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Ongoing
- Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
- 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
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Jacksonville, IL
Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library at York's Antique and Craft Mall Booth #31 1847 South Main St.

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Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
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Jerseyville, IL
Jerseyville Public Library 105 N Liberty St 618-498-9514
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June 6; Aug 1; Sept 5
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
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Kaneville, IL
 Kaneville Public Library at Kaneville Community Center 2 S 101 Harter Rd 630-557-2441

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25
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La Grange Park, IL
La Grange Park Library 555 North La Grange Rd. 708-352-0100

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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
- 5,000+ books
- Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
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Lake Forest, IL
Friends of Lake Forest Library at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Road

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Sept 15 - 17
Watch this spot for details on the next great book sale!
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Lanark, IL
Friends of Lanark Public Library Twice Sold Tales Unique Mall 504 Illinois Rte 64 815-493-6366
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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

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June 10; July 8; Aug 12; Sept 9; Oct 14; Nov 11; Dec 9
- Sat 10-2
- Preview: Sat 9-10, 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

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Oct
- Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
- Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- no buyer restrictions
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Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Public Library 725 Pekin St. 217-732-8878

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Aug 26 - 27
- Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag - no limit on number of bags
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Lincolnshire, IL
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Rd. 847-634-3650
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Ongoing
- Library Hours
- Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
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Lisle, IL
Lisle Library 777 Front St. 630 971-1675

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May; Oct
- Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
- Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
- 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Macomb, IL
Friends of Macomb Library at Chandler Park 309-252-0196

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Sept
- Sat 9-4
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes lots of media; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; media $2
- Gazebo Art Festival
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Macomb, IL
 Friends of the Macomb Public Library at Library Annex 109 E Jefferson St

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June 23 - 24
- Fri, Sat 9-4
- Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
- 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
- Heritage Days
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Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University Curriculum Library Horrabin Hall, room 80 309-298-1101
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Sept
- Mon, Tue 8-4
- 750-1000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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Marengo, IL
Marengo-Union Library 19714 E. Grant Hwy 815-568-8236
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun (Sep-May) 1-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .10; CDs, DVDs, audiobooks $.50
- Not picked over; no restrictions
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Mascoutah, IL
Mascoutah Public Library 3 West Church St 618-566-2562
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Sept
- Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 10-7 (closed Sun)
- 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
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Matteson, IL
Matteson Public Library 801 S. School Ave 708-748-4431
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Ongoing
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Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Public Library 1600 Charleston Ave 217-234-2621

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Oct
- Sat 8-noon
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
- Credit cards accepted
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McHenry, IL
McHenry Public Library 809 Front St 815-385-0036
North Parking Lot, Entrance B

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Oct 21 - 22
- Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu prior 6-9pm, Friends always must be members by the end of the month prior to the sale to attend the preview; you may NOT join at door*
- 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
- $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.
Ongoing
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Mendota, IL
Graves-Hume Public Library 1401 W Main St
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Ongoing
- 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
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Midlothian, IL
Midlothian Public Library 14701 Kenton Ave 708-535-2027

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Oct 7
- Sat 9-3
- 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted
Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
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Moline, IL
Moline Public Library 3210 41st St

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Bookstore
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Morrison, IL
 Odell Public Library 307 S Madison St. 815-772-7323
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Nov 4
- Sat 9-2
- 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove Public Library 6140 Lincoln Ave 847-965-4220.
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Ongoing
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Mount Prospect, IL
 Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675

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July 15 - 16
- Giant Summer Garage Plus Sale
- 3 Room Sale!
- Better and AV Room
- Friend's Room
- Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
- PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HOURS for 2023!
- July 15 and 16
- Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday 11 am to 4 pm
- 25,000 Books!
- 95% donated by local residents; 50% hardcover. 20% children's
- Not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Great Prices: Most .25-$1; Best as marked $2-$10, Rare/autographed higher
- All books over $0.25: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
- CDs, DVDs, Books on CD, LPs, puzzles and games too!
- Large selection of world language books.
- No magazines, books on tape, cassettes, VHS or software.
- Scanners are welcome. Please reshelve unwanted books.
- Plenty of free parking
- Handcarts available
- Credit cards accepted. There is a $2 convenience fee for charges under $100. $5 fee for charges from $100 to under $250. $8 for charges of $250 or more.
- Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org
- More information will be available at the sale.
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Mundelein, IL
Fremont Public Library 1170 N Midlothian Rd 847-566-8702
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Ongoing
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Naperville, IL
 AAUW - Naperville Area at Washington Jr. High School 201 N. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540

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June 15 - 17
- AAUW Naperville Area Used Book and Media Sale
- Books - We have it all! Hardcover and softcover, over 30,000 books!
- Media - CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and video games
- All items are locally donated and priced $1-$2, excluding Treasure Chest Items
- Treasure Chest items individually priced $5 and up
- Thursday, June 15
- 9am - noon: Exclusive FIRST LOOK Shopping!
- Doors will open to an exclusive group of shoppers with advance tickets purchased online
- Tickets go on sale Monday 5/1, at 10 am and end Wednesday, 6/14 at 10 am
- GET YOUR TICKETS AT:AAUWNapervilleBooksale.eventcombo.com starting May 1
- Your ticket number determines your order of admission. All shoppers admitted in ticket number order - no need to come early to line up.
- No children under 12
- Noon - 8pm Free admission - open to all!
- Friday, June 16
- 9am - 8pm: Free admission
- 4pm - 8pm: Educator's Night! All educators with appropriate ID will receive a 50% discount on all items
- Saturday, June 17
- 9am - 12:30pm: Free admission
- BAG DAY! All items $10 per bag or half-price
- For more information see naperville-il.aauw.net/giving/used-book-sales or email to: aauwnaper@gmail.com
- All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls
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Naperville, IL
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. 630-961-4100 x 6322
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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
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Naperville, IL
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. 630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)
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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)
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
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New Lenox, IL
New Lenox Public Library 120 Veterans Parkway
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
- 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
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North Aurora, IL
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora 113 Oak St 630-896-0240
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Aug 4 - 6
- Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; includes CDs, DVDs, audiobooks on CD, puzzles; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $3/bag or 2 bags/$5
- Part of Village of North Aurora North Aurora Days Festival.
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Northbrook, IL
 Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane 847-272-6224
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July 14 - 15
- Fri, Sat 10-4
- 1,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50
Ongoing
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Oak Forest, IL
Acorn Public LIbrary 15624 S. Central Ave. 708-687-3700
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June 24
- Sat 10-2
- 7,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
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Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Public Library 9427 S Raymond Ave 708-422-4990
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
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Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Public Library 824 W. Lake St. 708-383-8200
(cafeteria)
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Aug
- Fri 2-6, Sat 9-5
- 50,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; No items over $2
- No scanners allowed
- Credit cards accepted
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Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Public Library 14921 S Ravinia Ave 708-428-5100
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1
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Palatine, IL
 Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149
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June 23 - 25
- Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
- June 23, 24, 25
- Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- $5.00 entry fee
- Friends members free
- Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
- Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
- Free admission
- Half-Price Day!
- THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
- 100% donated. No library discards.
- Sorted into over 40 categories!
- All fiction books alphabetized by author
- Large selection of jigsaw puzzles and games for children and adults
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's 50 cents
- Records $1, DVDs $1, Blu Rays $2, CDs 50 cents, Audio Books $2
- Large selection of DVDs, CDs and TV Series
- Cash, Check and Credit Cards
- Specialty Room
- Large collection of specialty priced items
- Many signed books
- Large selection of unopened DVD's and TV series
- Several book sets
- Several 2023 best sellers
- Rare and Gift quality books.
- Individually priced. Items must be bagged in the Specialty Room
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Guidelines for sale days:
- MASKS OPTIONAL
- No Strollers in sale rooms
- Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
- Electronic devices are not allowed.
- Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!
Oct 13 - 15
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S 71st Ave 708-448-1473
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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
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Ongoing
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
- Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
- Always adding new selections.
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Palos Park, IL
Palos Park Public Library 12330 Forest Glen Blvd 708-448-1530

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Oct
- Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
- 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; audiobooks $1, CDs, DVDs $1; oversize and book sets $2;Sat $4/bag
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Paris, IL
Paris Public Library 207 S Main St. 217-463-3950
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Aug
- Sat 10-4
- 70% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; DVDs, AV; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
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Park Forest, IL
 Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd. 708-748-3731

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
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Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge Library 20 S Prospect Ave 847-825-3123
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Nov
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
- Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
- 7,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$2; Sun: half-price
- No electronics: no cell phones, scanners, laptops are to be used during the book sale. Cash or check only.
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
- Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
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Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Public Library 400 W. 7th

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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
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Pekin, IL
Pekin Public Library 301 South 4th St 309-347-7111

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Bookstore
- Library hours
- 2,000 books
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Peoria, IL
Alpha Park Public Library 3527 Airport Rd. 309-697-3822
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Ongoing
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Peoria, IL
Peoria Park District Noble Center 1125 W. Lake Ave. 309-681-2681
(Book Court: Lobby and Lower Level)

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Oct
- Sat 10-7, Sun noon-5, Mon Noon-7
- 10,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun half price, Mon 75% off
- Approx. 100 listed for sale online
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
- 3,000 books
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Peoria, IL
Peoria Public Library 107 N.E. Monroe St. 309-497-2141

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Ongoing
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
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Peru, IL
Peru Public Library 1409 11th. St 815-223-0229
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
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Pinckneyville, IL
Pinckneyville Public Library 312 S Walnut St. 618-357-2410

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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
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Plano, IL
Plano Community Library 15 W North St 630-552-2009
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Aug 18 - Sept 2
- Sat 10-4, Mon-Wed 10-8, Fri 10-6
- 3,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
- Credit cards accepted
- Starting Aug 28: $4/bag
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Princeton, IL
 Princeton Public Library 698 E Peru St 815-875-1331
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July 20 - 21; Nov 9 - 11
- 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
- Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5
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Princeville, IL
Lillie M. Evans Library 207 N. Walnut St. 309-385-4540
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Aug
- Library Hours
- 2,000 books; 80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Free-will donation
- Books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and occasionally puzzles, plants, and more available
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Free-will donation
- Small, rotating collection of books and movies
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Quincy, IL
Quincy Public Library 526 Jersey St 217-223-1309 x 257

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Bookstore
- Tue-Sat 10-4
- Some donated books selected to sell online
Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
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Red Bud, IL
Red Bud Public Library 925 S Main St. 618-282-2255
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Oct 6 - 21
- Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
- 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
Ongoing
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Ridge Farm, IL
Elwood Township Carnegie Library 104 N. State St. 217-247-2820
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Ongoing
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Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Public Library 401 19th Street
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June 23; July 28; Aug 25; Sept 22; Oct 27; Dec
- Fri 10-1
- Fill a bag for a donation
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Rockford, IL
Rockford Public Library 214 N Church St 815-987-6610
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
- .25-$3
- Some books sold online. No restrictions
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Rockford, IL
Friends of Rockford Public Library East Branch Shop 6685 East State St 815-966-2788

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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
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Rolling Meadows, IL
Friendly Sale Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane 847-259-6050
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July 14 - 16
- FRIENDS OF THE ROLLING MEADOWS
- Featuring More Than 10,000 Books!
- Books donated from the community and from the library
- The sale also includes Lots of audio/visual items
- July 14 to 16
- Preview Sale ($5 entrance fee - all may attend)
- Regular Sale (no entrance fee)
- Friday, noon to 7 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
- Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm
- NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
- Sorted into categories for easy shopping
- Great Prices
- Hardcover books $1; Paperbacks $1
- DVD's $2, CD's $1, records $.50
- Some items specially priced
- As a non-profit organization, we provide funds to the library for special equipment, programs and events of interest, not only to Rolling Meadows patrons but also to the surrounding communities.
- Visit the Friends web site
Bookstore
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50
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Romeoville, IL
White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch 201 Normantown Rd. 815-886-2030
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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
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Oct
- Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
- 2,500 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $.50-$2
- Credit cards accepted
Ongoing
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Round Lake, IL
Round Lake Area Library 906 Hart Rd. 518-899-2285
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Ongoing
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Saint Charles, IL
St. Charles Public Library One S 6th Ave 630-584-0076
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Oct 22 - 24
- Fri 2:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; plus CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, etc.; .50-$2; Sun $12/paper bag, $15/cloth bag (buy and fill)
- Visa/MC accepted
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Saint Joseph, IL
St. Joseph Twp-Swearingen Memorial Library 201 N Third St 217-469-2159

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July 31 - Aug 24
- Mon, 1-8, Tue 9-6, Wed 1-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1 (closed Sun)
- 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
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Salem, IL
Bryan-Bennett Library 217 West Main St 618-548-7784
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- .25-$1
- Books, mags, puzzles, videos
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Sterling, IL
Sterling Public Library 102 W Third St 815-625-1370
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Oct 7
- 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
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Stickney, IL
Stickney-Forest View Library 6800 W. 43rd St 708-749-1050
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1
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Troy, IL
Tri-Township Public Library 209 S. Main St. 618-667-9806
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June 2; June 17; July 7; July 15; Aug 4; Aug 19; Sept 1; Sept 16; Oct 6; Oct 21; Nov 3; Nov 18; Dec 1; Dec 16
- 9-noon
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
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Union, IL
McHenry County Historical Society 6422 Main St 815-923-2267
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July 9
- Sun 10-4
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Hundreds of vintage books $5 and up, sorted by decades
- Rare Books Silent Auction
- Part of Heritage Fair featuring a car show, antiques auction, plant sale, free museum, children's entertainment
Oct 1
- Sun 10-4
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children-teen: .50
- Includes hundreds of antique/rare books, many from 1800s $5 and up
- Cider Fest, white elephant sale, bake sale, cider/donuts, entertainment, pioneer demos,civil war encampment, etc. Free museum admission.
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Urbana, IL
Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St 217-367-4057

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June 23 - 25
- Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
- Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 beginning at 3pm. Line forms at 4pm. No electronic devices at preview.
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; plus A/V; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
- No scanners on preview night. Scanners may be used at regular sale, beginning Fri 9am.
- Some books sold online
- During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
- Cash or checks or credit cards selected
Ongoing
- Library hours
- Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
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Villa Park, IL
 Villa Park Public Library 305 S Ardmore Ave. 630-834-1164
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Ongoing
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Washington, IL
Washington District Library 380 N Wilmor Rd 309-444-2241, 309-444-7621
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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
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Westchester, IL
Westchester Public Library 10700 Canterbury (1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd) 708-562-3573
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
- New books added every week
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Western Springs, IL
Thomas Ford Memorial Library 800 W Chestnut St. 708-246-0520
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Oct
- Sat 8-1, Sun 10-1
- 5,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; Sun bag and 1/2 price sale
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Wheaton, IL
Wheaton Public Library 225 N. Cross St 630-668-1374
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Aug
- Thu 9-9, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
- Preview: Wed 5pm-9pm, Friends, join at door $25
- not 'picked over'; books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks; Sat, Sun bag sale
- No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the sale. That includes laptops, cell phones, scanners, etc.
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Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Willmette Ave. 847-256-5025

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Bookstore
- Mon 1-3, Tue, Thu 9-5 & 7-8:45, Wed 11:30-5, Sat 9-4:45, Sun 1:30-4:30
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Winnetka, IL
Christ Church 470 Maple (Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay) 847-446-2850
(Annex -West bldg)
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June 3; Oct 5
- Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
- Sat 8am-noon
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Winnetka, IL
Winnetka Congregational Church at Community House/Harkness Hall 620 Lincoln Ave 847-446-0575
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May
- Thu 7-3
- Thousands of books
Oct
- Sat 8-2
- "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
- Rummage sale
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Woodstock, IL
Woodstock Public Library 414 W Judd St 815-338-0542
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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
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Yorkville, IL
Yorkville Public Library 902 Game Farm Rd 630-553-4354
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Sept 2 - 3
- Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
- 10,000 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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Zion, IL
 Zion-Benton Public Library 2400 Gabriel Ave. 847-872-4680
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Ongoing
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Terre Haute, IN
 Vigo County Public Library One Library Sq. 812-232-1113
(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)
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Dec 1 - 4
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Ann Arbor, MI
 Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair at University of Michigan Michigan Union Ballroom 530 S. State St. (corner of S. State and S. Univ.) 734-995-1891

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Oct
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Clinton Township, MI
 Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Rd. 586-226-5004

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Nov 2 - 4
- Pre-Holiday Quality Book Sale
- Thursday, November 2nd 9:30 am – 8 pm
- Friday, November 3rd 9:30 am – 5 pm
- Saturday, November 4th 9:30 am - 5 pm
- This sale features our VERY BEST items!
- Select, current editions of many favorite Mystery, Fiction, Romance, Sci-Fi Fantasy novels
- Classics and Poetry, many Leather-bound and Signed editions
- Over-sized Photography/Art books. History/Politics, Transportation, Sports, Science, Hobbies, Crafts, Michigan and Local Interest/Authors
- Books for Children of all ages. Educational/Reference books great for Home-School families
- Holiday gifts
- Graphic Novels and Comic Books
- New sealed CDs and DVDs, and open TV-series DVD sets
- Some unique, rare items
- 90% Donated; 50% Hardcover
- Great Prices: $3.00 - $100.00
- Books are sorted into categories making shopping easy!
- Accepting cash, checks, credit cards
- The sale will take place at the Main Library Auditorium
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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 313-520-0783
(2nd floor)

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Oct 5 - 7
- FALL BOOK and MEDIA SALE
- Thousands of books neatly displayed in 40 categories - lots of media!
- Art, History, Military, Children, Cookbooks, Mystery, Collectibles, Reference, Vinyl, CD, DVD, and much more...
- October 5, 6, 7, 2023
- EARLY ENTRANCE- $20 fee
- FREE ENTRANCE
- Thursday, Noon -6:00 p.m.
- Friday, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Great Prices:
- Paperback books $1.00
- Hardcover books $2.00
- $10.00 bags available every day.
- $5.00 bags for children's books.
- Accepting cash, checks, credit/debit cards
- Elevator and curb transport assistance available!
- For more information about the sale please contact: booksale.aauw.dearborn@gmail.com
- PROFITS FROM THE BOOK SALE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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Detroit, MI
Festival of Books! Detroit Festival of Books! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street

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July 16
- 6th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest)
- Sunday, July 16, 2023
- FREE entry!
- Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5
- (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible)
- The book festival will feature over 100 vendors from all over the USA & Canada, selling BOOKS:
- Used
- Rare
- Antiquarian
- Unusual
- Ephemera
- Authors - and more
- ALSO:
- Vinyl records
- Comic books
- Creative arts
- Vintage board games - and more!
- Enjoy FOOD, BEER, FUNK MUSIC!
- Kid-Friendly Event: Children in attendance may construct their very own book with the assistance of volunteers from "Arts & Scraps", a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps children repurpose discarded materials into educational and creative projects.
- Questions? books@detroitbookfest.com
- Bookfest Home Page
- Facebook event page
- CLICK HERE for all the event details
- Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
- Come enjoy this glorious day of BOOKS, vinyl records, comics, creative arts, food, beer, funk music and more! What's not to love?!
- Check the bookfest photos from last year!
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Lansing, MI
 Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show Same location as last year Causeway Bay Hotel and Conference Center 6820 South Cedar St. 517-332-0112

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Oct
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Wyandotte, MI
 Benefit Book Sale LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED! 734-284-4878

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Sept 8 - 10
- Booksale to benefit the Pallottine African Missions
- 4,000 BOOKS!
- 100% donated; 40% hardcover
- No buyer restrictions
- Partially sorted
- Great Prices
- .25 - $1.50
- Sunday half-off Noon to 3 PM, then $1 for unlimited sales
- Sale held at the same time as the Wyandotte City Wide Garage Sale
- Volunteer purchases some books before the sale
- DVDs, LPs, audio tapes, etc. also for sale!
- September 8 - 9 - 11 , 2023
- Friday 12 Noon to 6 PM
- Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM
- Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM
- Half off noon to 3 PM, then $1 for unlimited sales
- Phone for advance calls 734-284-4878; phone at event 734-624-9171
- Email questions to: gottenbr@umd.umich.edu
- SALE LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER
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Chesterfield, MO
 Old Chesterfield Mall Used Book Sale 291 Chesterfield Center
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June 1 - 29
- OLD CHESTERFIELD MALL USED BOOK SALE
- Please join us in a closed-off wing of the Chesterfield Mall, 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis
- Sale begins Thursday, June 1st and ends Thursday, June 29th.
- Hours: 1:30-6:30PM every Thursday and Saturday only
- 20,000 NEW, USED, VINTAGE, AND ANTIQUE BOOKS OF ALL KINDS IN ALL GENRES
- To gain entry: Please email us so we can send specific directions on where to find us in the mall
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Saint Joseph, MO
 St. Joseph Public Library 927 Felix St 816-236-2107

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June 24 - 27
- VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLE BOOK SALE!
- Presenting 2,500 Collectible Volumes!
- Sorted into categories for easy shopping
- FOUR DAYS ONLY: Saturday, June 24 through Tuesday, June 27
- Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday 9 1.m to 5 p.m.
- Prices start as low as $2
- Cash, Checks and Cards accepted
- About 50% of the sale is ex-library and 75% are hardcover
- DON'T MISS THIS GREAT SALE OF GREAT BOOKS!
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Cleveland, OH
 100,000 Books CWRU - ACE Book Sale! CWRU South Campus, Adelbert Gymnasium 2128 Adelbert Road 216-368-2090
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June 3 - 6
- CWRU - ACE Book Sale - 2023!
- Join us June 3 - 6 for the 2023 book sale benefitting the Association for Continued Education at Case Western Reserve University
- Featuring 100,000 Books!!!
- Books from every Genre and Department!
- Some examples:
- Fiction, Literature, the Performing Arts
- Rare and Antiquarian Books
- Large psychology collection
- Books written in many foreign languages
- Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
- Fine Arts: all periods of art, catalogs, photography
- Cookbooks, Craft and Needlework, Sports, Interior Decorating, Gardening
- Textbooks on all topics
- Science: anthropology, archaeology, medical, natural and physical sciences
- Technology: computers and engineering
- Business: law, investing, economics
- History and Politics
- Travel
- Children’s books
- And the sale also includes:
- Ephemera
- Multi-media including CD’s, DVD’s, and vinyl records
- Preview Sale
- Saturday June 3
- 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, ($20 preview fee)
- General Sale, Free Admission
- Saturday June 3
- Sunday June 4
- Monday June 5
- Tuesday June 6
- Credit Cards accepted
- Visit the ACE Booksale Facebook page
- We hope to see you there! A MILE of books await you!!
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Knoxville, TN
 Friends of Knox County Public Library at Central United Methodist Church 201 3rd Avenue 865-215-8775

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Sept 28 - 30
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