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 October, 2026 |
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| 15-19 | Des Moines, IA | 500,000 Books! | |
| 17-21 | Saint Joseph | BIG FALL SALE! | |
| 22-25 | Golden, CO | Mega Sale! | |
| 24-28 | Gainesville, FL |  | |
| 30-11/1 | Dayton, OH |  | | ? | Columbia | |
| ? | Fulton | |
| ? | Grain Valley | |
| ? | Ozark | |
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|  November, 2026 |
| 4 | Columbia | |
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| 6-8 | Cedar Rapids, IA | BIG Fall Sale | |
| 6-9 | Westport, CT | BIG FALL SALE | | 7 | Mountain View | |
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| 13-14 | Edwardsville, IL |  | | 14 | Ashland | |
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| 14 | Mount Prospect, IL |  | | 21 | Lebanon | |
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| ? | Arlington Heights, IL | Fall Book Sale | | ? | Fulton | |
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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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Oct 22 - 25
- 2026 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
- Over 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- Games, Puzzles
- Audio Books
- Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3.50
- Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
- Scanners are welcome!
- Thursday, October 22
- Friends Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only
- Friday, October 23
- Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
- Saturday, October 24
- (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM (under 18 years old free)
- South Jeffco Rotary will host a hotdog meal (with chips & drink) from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday in front of the exhibit halls
- Sunday, October 25
- Bag of Books Day: $12 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
- Free admission for under 18 & SNAP cardholders
- SAVE AREA: You can store your books while you are shopping. (Please, no stacking books in the aisles)
- More information at https://jeffclf.org email info@jeffclf.org
- Tickets can be purchased online HERE
- Be eco-friendly! Bring your own bags & boxes!
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| Westport, CT
BIG FALL SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070
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Nov 6 - 9
Our next Big Book Sale Event
FALL 2026
Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9, 2026
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Once again, there will be thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for adults and children of all ages, plus antiquarian and vintage children’s books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks.
Event hours, information about featured specials, and other event details will be posted here approximately six weeks before the event.
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| Gainesville, FL
 Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District Book House 430 North Main St. 352-375-1676
(Across from Truist Bank)
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Oct 24 - 28
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE
- Celebrating Our 73rd Year 1954-2026
- 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 24 to 28, 2026
- Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday, Noon to 6 pm
- Monday, Noon to 6 pm
- Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day *
- Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day *
- Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community.
- Great Prices
- Most regular prices 25 cents to $4
- Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day
- We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart.
- It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items.
- Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday.
- HUGE Children and Young Adult sections
- Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games.
- Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited.
- Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors
- Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records.
- FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper!
- We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building.
- We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases.
- Click Here for book sale procedures
- And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures
- Also check here: About the Book Sales
- FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD
- All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
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| Cedar Rapids, IA
BIG Fall Sale Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Avenue SE
(Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)
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Nov 6 - 8
- Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual FALL SALE
- November 6, 7, and 8
- Friday, 9AM to 5PM
- Saturday, 9AM to 5PM
- Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM
- 10,000 SORTED BOOKS!
- All Donated. 80% Hardcover
- Something for Everyone!
- Fiction, history, sci-fi, biography, non-fiction
- Mystery, romance, politics, environment, religion
- Autobiography, horror, adventure, humor
- Western, travel, cooking
- ONE ENTIRE ROOM OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS!
- Featuring for this sale: MEDIA BLOW-OUT
- Thousands of DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks
- No admission fee - GREAT PRICES
- Most books are $1, $2, or $3
- All children's books $1 each
- All media $1
- Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted
- Dealers are welcome
- Follow us on Facebook for periodic updates
- Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
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| Des Moines, IA
500,000 Books! YWRC BOOK SALE Iowa's Biggest Book Sale 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue 515-235-0414
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Oct 15 - 19
- 2026 YWRC BOOK SALE!
- Iowa's Biggest Book Sale will once again pack the 41,000 sq. ft. building!
- October 15 to 19, 2026
- Select from THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of used and rare items - Something for everyone!
- Collectible Books!
- Records, CDs, DVDs!
- Games, Puzzles!
- Artwork!
- BOOK SALE HOURS
- OPENING NIGHT Admission: $20
- Thursday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- FREE ADMISSION
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Credit cards accepted
- Questions? Contact info@iowasbiggestbooksale.org
- 12,000 customers from 37 different states and 139 Iowa towns attended previous book sales. Don't be left out - plan YOUR trip now!
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| Arlington Heights, IL
Fall Book Sale Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N Dunton Ave 847-506-2663
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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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Nov 13 - 14
- Saint Andrews’ Book Sale!
- Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition!
- 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell!
- Reservations no longer required!
- And There's More:
- Friday Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm
- Saturday Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
- Dealers welcome; no early sales
- For more information: www.facebook.com/standrewsbookfair/
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| Mount Prospect, IL
 Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675
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Nov 14
- Huge Gift Book and Holiday Sale
- Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library present anouther giant sale!
- Saturday November 14, 2026 9:00 to 3:00
- 1,500+ Items - Gift Quality - New or Like New
- One room only
- Adults' and Children's Merchandise
- 20% Holiday themed
- Holiday Books - novels, cookbooks, decorating, inspirational, children's
- Holiday related CDs and DVDs
- Religious books and bibles
- White elephant and gag gifts
- 80% Best Quality Books
- Fiction
- Non-fiction - all categories
- Coffee table books
- Gift items
- Children's
- Also
- Holiday and gift DVDs (Most still sealed in shrink wrap)
- Holiday CDs
- Gift items
- Games
- Puzzles
- Toys
- Perfect for gift giving!
- All books are categorized
- Books are not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
- Scanners welcome, courtesy expected
- Handcarts available
- Credit cards accepted. (There is a $2 convenience fee for purchase under $100, $5 fee from $100 to under $250, $8 for charges of $250 or more.)
- Ample free parking.
- For more information contact: contactus@friendsofmppl.org
- Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org/
- Next up: January Sale, January 23 and 24, 2027!
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| Baton Rouge, LA
60,000 Books! Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum South Stadium Drive at Highland Road 225-578-5925
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April 22 - 24, 2027
- The Annual Friends Book Bazaar
- Presented by Friends of the LSU Libraries
- April 22 through 24, 2027
- Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
- Friday 9 am to 7 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
- More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records!
- Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
- Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest!
- Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
- Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Also Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay
- Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at TABLES ONLY!
- Free admission and parking
- Huge arena! Many books on display!
- Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries https://lib.lsu.edu/friends#bookbazaar
- Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries
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| New Orleans, LA
 Symphony Book Fair 2027 University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004
Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)
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May
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| Ashland, MO
 Southern Boone County Public Library 109 N. Main St 573-657-7378
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Nov 14; Dec 12
- 9-noon
- $5/bag (bags provided
- To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time.
Ongoing
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| Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 N Clark St. 573-334-5279
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Ongoing
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| Columbia, MO
Columbia Public Library 100 W Broadway 573-443-3161
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Oct
- Sat 9-4:45. Sun 1-4
- not 'picked over'; most .25-.50
- Children's Book Sale
Nov 4; Dec 2
- Wed noon-3
- Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most under $1
- 1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page
Ongoing
- Every Wed and Sat noon-3
- Sorted; not 'picked over'; .50 and up
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| Fulton, MO
Callaway County Public Library 710 Court St 573-642-7261
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Oct
- Sat 9-noon
- Preview: Fri 4:30-6pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam.. No scanners at preview sale.
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
- No scanners at presale; scanners allowed Sat
Nov
- Thu 4:30-6
- Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
- Lobby book sale
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| Grain Valley, MO
Grain Valley Assistance Council at Historical Society Bldg 506 N Main St 816-225-0713
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Oct
- Wed 2-5:30pm, Thu, Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-4
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes collection of new large print books; paperbacks .75-$5.50; hardcovers $1.50-$10; children's .25-$1.50
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| Imperial, MO
 Off The Shelf Used Books 6429 Old Lemay Ferry Rd
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Bookstore
Off The Shelf Used Bookstore
Children's books, Fiction and Non-fiction, DVDs
Over 50,000 books listed online stored on-site and available for purchase
Come check us out and grab some books for pool time or vacation!
Located in Antonia next to storage lockers
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| Kirksville, MO
Adair County Public Library 1 Library Lane
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Ongoing
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| Kirkwood, MO
Greentree Books Kirkwood Public Library 140 E. Jefferson Ave. 314-821-3849
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-4
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| Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood United Church of Christ 1603 Dougherty Ferry Rd
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Dec 5
- 9-noon
- 12,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$4
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| Lebanon, MO
Lebanon-Laclede County Library 915 S Jefferson 417-322-2757
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Nov 21
- Sat 10:30-3:30
- 30,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1
- Remainders from previoius sale
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| Mountain View, MO
 Mountain View Public Library 125 South Oak St. 417-934-6154
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Nov 7; Dec 5
- Sat 8-noon
- 900 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; partly sorted; All books .25
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| Ozark, MO
Christian County Library 1005 N 4th Ave. 417-581-2432
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Oct
- Wed, Thu 8:30am-8, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun noon-4
- no buyer restrictions
- Some books removed
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| Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Public Library 318 N Main St. 573-686-8639
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Ongoing
- Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
- 90% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-$10
- Valuable items (value over $10) are on view in special display cases and are available at the quarterly sale. These are not picked over by dealers
- Buyers must be on site
- Credit cards accepted
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| Rolla, MO
Rolla Public Library 900 Pine St. 573-364-2604
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Ongoing
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| Saint Joseph, MO
BIG FALL SALE! St. Joseph Public Library at: Downtown Library 927 Felix St 816-236-2107
*Enter to the left of the main library entrance, no stairs.) (Free public parking across the street from the sale; dock available for loading only)
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Oct 17 - 21
- 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 by genres or interest areas! Has Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
- Sale Hours
- Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 17: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door)
- Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, October 18, 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, October 19, 9 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
- Tuesday, October 20: ½ Price Day!
- Wednesday, October 21: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
- We accept payment by cash, check or card
- Annual Holiday Sale in December; Vintage and Local Interest Sale in March
- For more information contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us
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| Saint Louis (Creve Coeur), MO
Buswell Library Covenant Theological Seminary 12330 Conway Rd. 314-434-4044 x 125
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Ongoing
- Mon 9am-9:30pm, Tue, Thu 8am-9:30pm, Wed 8-6, Fri 8-5, Sat noon-6
- not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $4; hardcovers $8; (prices drop every few weeks)
- Credit cards accepted
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| Shelbina, MO
Shelbina Carnegie Public Library 102 N Center St. 573-588-2271
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Ongoing
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| St. Joseph, MO
Rolling Hills Consolidated Library Annex 1906A N Belt Hwy 816-232-5479
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-6, Fri 9-3, Sat noon-3, Sun 1-4
- 3,000 books; 98% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; CD, VHS $1, DVD $2, LPs .50, audiocassette .25
- Not picked over; no resrictions
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| Summersville, MO
Texas County Library Summersville Branch 480 First St. 417-932-5261
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Oct
- Fri 11-3
- .25-$1, $10/bag
- Sweets and Reads
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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)
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Oct 30 - Nov 1
- ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR - GIANT BOOK SALE!
- One of the largest sales in the country! The Dayton Book Fair is expanding into a second building! All books will be on tabletops - nothing on the floor!
- Even more books this year than ever, including an enormous number of books from the venerable Duttenhoffer Book Store in Cincinnati.
- We expect to have well over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories!
- October 30 through November 1, 2026
- Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- $20 Admission: Wrist bands go on sale Tuesday, September 29 at www.daytonbookfair.com/wristbands and admission is by numerical order. (It takes literally 90 seconds for everyone to get through the door!)
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
- Sunday is bag day -- everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included)
- Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers!
- User-friendly sale with great amenities:
- Pleasant climate controlled environment
- Ajacent free parking
- We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes.
- And our annual 5K race is on Sunday morning-- all participants get a gift card to the sale and there's a cash prize --- all to benefit our building fund. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Dayton/RabbitHoleRomp
- Proceeds benefit local non-profits chosen each year.
- For more info www.daytonbookfair.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/daytonbookfair
- And while you're here, don't forget to check out , Rabbit Hole Books, (29 W. First St.) a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton!
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