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July, 2024
6/18-7/31Hendersonville, NCBig Sale
26-8/4Abingdon, VABig Sale
26-30Southport, CTTent Sale
27Spring Hill


August, 2024
2-4Arlington Heights, ILSummer Book Sale!
2-4Saint Charles, MO250,000+ Items!
9-11Brentwood
9-10Edwardsville, ILBig Sale
9-10Knoxville
10Etowah
12-18Fayetteville, NCHUGE SALE!
21-24Brunswick, GACheck This
22-24Fairview
22-25Louisville, KYSummer Sale
30-9/2Redding, CTBig Sale
Sales in September and beyond...
Book Z Pro
Pequot Library Book Sale
St. Charles Book Sale
Mark Twain Book Sale
Operation Book Support

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Future Sales

September, 2024
5-8Falls Church, VACheck This
7-8Martin
7Powell (Knoxville)
10-14Madison, NCBig Sale
12-15Lake Forest, ILTHE BEST SALE!
14Etowah
14Morristown
17-23Alexandria, VAFall Book Sale!
18-22Elgin, ILBig Sale
19-21KnoxvilleFall Book Sale
20-21Sparta, NCBig Sale
24-29Nashville
25-29Annandale, VABig Sale
26-28Jonesborough
?Maryville
?Reston, VABig Sale
?Seymour
?Shelbyville
?Sparta

October, 2024
3-6Arlington, VA75,000+ ITEMS!
4-7Citrus Springs, FLBig Sale
4-5Goodlettsville
5Knoxville
7-12Tazewell
12Etowah
12Morrison
19Knoxville
19-20Mount Prospect, ILBig Sale
25-26Clarksville
25-27Memphis
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
26-27Johnson City
26Spring Hill
?Asheville, NCBig Sale
?Charlottesville, VABig Sale
?Golden, COMega Sale!
?Knoxville
?Knoxville
?Lexington, KYBig Sale

November, 2024
1-2Knoxville
8-10Brentwood
9Etowah
?Winston-Salem, NCBig Sale

December, 2024
6-7Knoxville
14Morristown
?Maryville

January, 2025
31-2/2Brentwood

February, 2025
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!

March, 2025
No sales to display for this month

April, 2025
25-27Brentwood

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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





Oct

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Redding, CT


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

JUST FOLLOW OUR GREEN DIRECTION SIGNS!


Aug 30 - Sept 2

63rd Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair

Labor Day weekend dates are Friday August 30, 2024 to Monday, September 2, 2024
Over 60,000 books for sale organized in 75 categories!
Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am – Friday ONLY)
Free parking and refreshments are available for purchase.

Friday: 9-4 prices as marked
Saturday: 10-4 prices as marked
Sunday: 10-4 half price day
Monday: 9-4 $10 for a box full of books

Where: The Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding CT
Questions? Email us at bookfair@marktwainlibrary.org

Debit and credit cards accepted

Book Fair Highlights

Collector’s Corner
A special section at the Mark Twain Library Book Fair, that is filled with
rare and beautiful editions and is one of the most popular spots.
Collector’s Corner highlights - AVAILABLE SOON


Other Highlights
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Southport, CT


Pequot Library
720 Pequot Avenue (Exit 19 off I-95)
203-259-0346



July 26 - 30
  • PEQUOT LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE
  • One of the largest book sales in New England
    • Our Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far!
    • The five-day sale is held in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot, and in the Auditorium and Reading Room of the Library.
  • Over 100,000 Items in More Than 60 Categories!
    • Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
    • and Unique Specials!
  • Please check our website often for updated lists of specials, categories, and for more information: CLICK HERE
  • Friday, July 26 to Tuesday, July 30
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $4 Hardcovers | $3 Paperbacks | $1.00 Mass Market | $4 LP’s
      • Auditorium: As Marked | $.50 Comics | Specials as Marked | CDs $2, DVDs $3
    • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $3 Hardcovers | $2 Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $4 LP’s
      • Auditorium: $1.00 | $.25 Comics | 20% off Specials | CDs $1.50 DVDs $2
    • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $2 Hardcovers | $1 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $2 LP’s
      • Auditorium: 25% Off Books | $.25 Comics | 50% off Specials | CDs and DVDs $1
    • Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      • Tent: $1 Hardcovers | $.50 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $1 LP’s
      • Auditorium: 50% Off Books | $.10 Comics | 50% off Specials | CDs and DVDs $.50
    • Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
      • $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!  
  • All items gently used and donated to Pequot Library
  • Admission is FREE and open to the public
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted.
  • Scanners and other wireless devices welcome in sales areas. (Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted)
  • *Trinity Episcopal church hosts its “Park for Food” drive from Fri., July 26 through Sun., July 28 during the first days of the Summer Book Sale.
    • Park in their lot on the corner of Pequot Ave. and Center St. from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in exchange for canned food or cash.* Please note that on Friday July 26 the lot is only open for parking until 2 p.m.
  • All proceeds support Pequot Library’s books, services, programs, and exhibitions for adults and children, serving more than 45,000 participants a year. 

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Citrus Springs, FL


Friends of the Citrus County Library System
Citrus Springs Community Center
1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd



Oct 4 - 7
  •  Friends of the Citrus County Library System 
  • Sale Dates: October 4 - October 7, 2024
    • Friday, 3 pm to 7 pm (with $5 cash donation)
    • Saturday,  9 am to 3 pm
    • Sunday, Half Price Day, 9 am to 3 pm 
    • Monday, Clearance - Bag Day,9 am to 2 pm ($7/Bag - we supply the plastic grocery bags)
  • West Central Florida's Fall Bonanza of Book Bargains - and more!!
    • Thousands of books and reading related items
    • Donated books - sorted in 25 categories including 19 categories of Non-Fiction
    • Best sellers to classics; large print; children's and teen sections
    • Hardcovers and trade paperbacks $2 and up; mass market paperbacks $1
    • Hundreds of quality jigsaw puzzles - now all priced at $3.00
  • User-friendly sale
    • Alphabetized fiction and mystery/thrillers, SciFi/Fantasy, and Westerns
    • Special sections including Florida, and Antiques & Oddities
    • Handicapped accessible and easy, ample parking
    • We are "dealer friendly" and allow the use of hand held scanners at our sales.
  • Cash, Checks, Credit and Debit cards accepted
  • Proceeds from our semi-annual fundraisers benefit Central Ridge, Coastal Region, Floral City and Lakes Region libraries and the Citrus County Library System
  • Visit us online at foccls.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/foccls
  • Additional information: phone 352-746-9077 (M-F during regular business hours) or email friendsofccls@gmail.com

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Gainesville, FL


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

(Across from Truist Bank)


Oct 26 - 30

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Brunswick, GA


Brunswick-Glynn County Library
208 Gloucester St
912-279-3740



Aug 21 - 24
  • Friends of the Brunswick-Glynn County Library
  • Summer Book Sale August 21 - 24, 2024
  • Contact the Library at (912) 279-3740, email friendsbwk@gmail.comemail Library Manager Windy Sapp at wsapp@glynncounty-ga.gov or visit www.friendsbwk.org for additional information
  • Members Only Preview
  • Open to General Public
    • Thursday, Aug 22nd from 9:30am to 6pm
    • Friday, Aug 23rd from 9:30am to 5pm
    • Saturday, Aug 24th from 9:30am to Noon
  • Bag Sale – Saturday, Aug 24th from 12:30pm to 3pm
    • $5 Bag must be purchased from Friends for entrance to the Bag Sale
  • Credit Cards accepted - $10 minimum purchase
  • Dealers welcome
  • 90% donation items, 10% Library Returns with Hardbacks for $2 and Paperbacks for $1
  • Approximately 10,000 items all sorted including titles for Adults, Children and Young Adults
  • Non-Fiction Categories include BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR, BUSINESS, COMPUTER SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY, COOKBOOKS, CRAFTS/HOBBIES, EDUCATION, FINE ARTS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, HEALTH/MEDICINE/DIET, HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE/LAW, HUMOR, LARGE PRINT, LITERATURE, NATURE, NEW AGE, PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY/SELF-HELP, REFERENCE, RELIGION/PHILOSOPHY/INSPIRATION, SCIENCE/MATH, SPORTS, TRAVEL/GEOGRAPHY and TRUE CRIME.  OVERSIZED VOLUMES
  • A special selection of ANTIQUE and COLLECTIBLE books, priced individually
  • Fiction Categories include:  REGULAR FICTION, CHRISTIAN FICTION, MYSTERY, ROMANCE, SCIENCE FICTION and WESTERNS
  • Youth Categories include:  YOUNG ADULT and CHILDREN’S
  • DVD’s, Audiobooks and Music CD’s available and priced individually
  • Friend’s Book Store will be open for the Sale, but closed during the Bag Sale
  • Located in Historic Downtown Brunswick close to a variety of locally owned Restaurants, Silver Bluff Brewery and Daddy Cate’s Coffee Shop
  • Parking available at front and rear of Library and across the street at Mary Ross Waterfront Park

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Arlington Heights, IL

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




Aug 2 - 4

Friends of the Library Summer Sale August 3-4, 2024

No scanning is permitted

Friday August 2: 6 pm - 8 pm Members’ Night  (Membership required)
Saturday August 3: 9 am – 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales  
Sunday August 4: Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale
  Noon - 4 pm Adult Sale (no discounts)

The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.  The Adult sale will feature non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction; vintage books; books in foreign languages; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; and audiobooks. The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs. 

Auction and Buy It Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor.  Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday August 3 at 2 pm.  Buy It Now features unique books and items; BIN sales continue through Sunday August 4 at 2 pm 

Friday Members’ Night (Numbers Available for Members’ Night August 2 starting at 9 am):  

  • A person must be a member to enter Members’ Night.  Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends  ($5 individual, $10 family).
  • To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday August 2 at 9 am.
  • Friday Members’ Night Line-Up:  Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry

Sale Requirements & Information:  

  • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device.  Please call or text outside the salerooms.
  • Children’s Sale Only:  25% Teacher discount with valid ID.  Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
  • Everyone’s patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is located at 500 N Dunton Avenue.  
The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards and PayPal for payment.  

Questions?  Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 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

Aug 9 - 10
  •  St. Andrews' Summer Book Fair! 
  • More than 20,000 books in good condition, priced to sell
    • 100% donated
    • The books are sorted by category with some categories also alphabetized by author.
    • Priced to sell!
  • Categories include fiction (hardcover and paperback), children’s books, history, literature, pets, sports, regional history, cookbooks, gardening, art, biography, music, humor, large print, religion, reference, science fiction and much more. 
  • And There's More:
    • DVDs!
    • Puzzles!
    • Music!
  • Friday, August 9, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
  • Saturday. August 10  
    • Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    • No reservations required!
  • Dealers welcome
  • No early sales
  • Now taking credit cards in addition to cash & checks

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Elgin, IL


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



Sept 18 - 22
(No further information on this sale)

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Lake Forest, IL

THE BEST SALE!
Friends of Lake Forest Library
at Lake Forest Recreation Center
400 Hastings Road



Sept 12 - 15
  • Friends of Lake Forest Library 48th Annual Book Sale
  • September 12 to 15, inside at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045
  • Free admission and parking; walk to train and historic Market Square
  • MEMBER PREVIEW:
    • Thursday September 12, 9 AM to 5 PM
    • Memberships are available at the door. 20% surcharge on purchases.
  • PUBLIC SALE:
    • Friday September 13, 9 AM to 8 PM
    • Saturday September 14, 9 AM to 5 PM (Teachers, First Responders, Active Military 25%discount)
    • Sunday September 15, 9 AM to 5 PM (Half price day!)
  • Over 100,000 donated books carefully sorted, arranged, and individually priced
  • Over 115 Categories:
    • Collectors, Biographies, Vintage Children, Military, U.S. and World History, Sports, Science Fiction, Music, CDs, DVDs, Photography, Children, Cooking, Gardening, New Fiction, Graphic Novels, Puzzles and more!!
  • Scanners allowed in place
  • Credit cards accepted
  • For more information and to volunteer: friendslflibrary@gmail.com or www.lakeforestlibrary.org 

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Mount Prospect, IL



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




Oct 19 - 20

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Lexington, KY


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

(Conference Room A)


Oct

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Louisville, KY

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



Aug 22 - 25
  •  HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE BIG SUMMER BOOK SALE  - The region's best book sale!
  • All the nooks and crannies of Locust Grove’s Audubon room will be filled -  MORE than 20,000 BOOKS!
  • Members' Preview
    • Thursday August 22,  10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Membership can be purchased at the door at the preview, or in advance - see our Membership Page or call Locust Grove
  • General Public Sale, August 23 to 26
    • Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • The books are sorted into many categories including:
    • History
    • Travel
    • Fiction
    • Mysteries
    • Art
    • Science
    • Literature
    • Cookbooks
    • Children's - and more!
  • Great Bargains!
    • Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers
  • Special section of Finer books are individually priced 
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Books were NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions.
  • All proceeds from our book sales support Locust Grove’s continued educational and preservation projects.
  • Watch for the next great sale in December!

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Saint Charles, MO

250,000+ Items!
Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library Book Sale
The Family Arena
2002 Arena Parkway
(Enter at Gate 2)
636-441-2300 x 1542




Aug 2 - 4
  • ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY -- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2024 SUMMER BOOK FAIR
  • August 2, 3, & 4
  • One of the largest Book Fairs in the St. Louis area
  • Over 250,000 items including hardbacks, paperbacks, cake pans, sets, and AV material
  • The 2024 Friends Summer Book Fair will be held at the Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303. Enter at Gate 2
    • Nearly 30,000 square feet filled with the best bargains in town! At this location, customers shop in comfort with wide aisles, cool temperatures (no matter how hot it gets outside), and plenty of convenient free parking.
  • Special Notes for 2024:
    • The 2024 Fair will NOT offer a large order staging area as in past years.
    • Donations are not accepted at the Fair.
    • The 2024 Friends Book Fair will include a silent auction. The auction will be happening in-person during the fair and will feature some of the more valuable materials that were donated this year.
    • Auction hours are 9:00am to 5:00 pm on Friday Only. Items must be picked up by 7:00 pm Friday.
  • Friday, August 2:
  • FRIENDS MEMBERS WILL ONCE AGAIN ENJOY ADVANCE SHOPPING HOURS
    • 9:00 am to noon - Friends members only admission
    • Friends memberships must be received by Friday, July 26 - Purchase a membership now
    • Friends memberships will be sold on Friday immediately after the 9 a.m. opening (Shop at 9:00 a.m. on Friday for the best selection.)
    • Noon to 9:00 p.m. - Open to the general public.
  • Saturday, August 3: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
    • Open to the general public
  • Sunday, August 4: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
    • Open to the general public
    • $5.00 a bag day (most items) Standard size plastic grocery bags provided on site.
  • BARGAIN PRICES - GREAT SELECTION:
  • CASH, CHECK or CREDIT accepted
    • Most hardbacks $2, regular size paperbacks 50 cents, oversize paperbacks $1
    • All children's and teen books 50 cents
    • Cake Pans $5
    • AV materials & adult graphic novels priced as marked
    • Some very old books, reference materials and special items are priced separately.
    • On Sunday, books are sold for $5.00 a bag-standard size grocery bags provided.
    • All books sorted into popular categories - easy to find the items you want!
  • Leftovers: The Friends will donate the "leftovers" from the 2024 Summer Book Fair to nonprofit organizations (schools, churches, etc.) who can come on Sunday, August 4, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and pick them up. Books will be given away on a first-come-first-serve basis. Nonprofit organizations interested in any of the leftover items should click here to sign up online or contact Jennifer Compton-Linden at 636-720-3267 prior to the Book Fair.

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Asheville, NC


Pack Memorial Library
67 Haywood Street
828-250-4700



Oct

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Fayetteville, NC

HUGE SALE!
Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library
Headquarters Library
300 Maiden Lane
910-483-7727 x1304



Aug 12 - 18
  •  Friends of Cumberland County Public Library Book Sales! 
  • Presenting Over 60,000 ITEMS!
    • Hardcovers, Paperbacks
    • CDs/DVDs, Audiobooks, Vinyl Albums
    • Magazines and Old/Antique Books
  • Large juvenile section!
  • Great selections, committed customer service and very well organized!
  • Member's Sale
    • Monday August 12, 12 noon to 6 pm
    • New Members  Welcome - You can join at the door (Membership cost is $15 per calendar year for an individual 18 and older)
  • Public Sale
    • Friday August 16, 12 noon to 5 pm
    • Saturday August 17, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Sunday August 18, 2 pm to 5 pm
  • Books are shelved by genre for a great shopping experience
  • 40% donated. 50% hardcover.
  • No buyer restrictions. Collection is NOT picked over.
  • Great Prices
    • Most items are $.50 to $1.00
    • PLUS in our separate bargain sale room, items are 5/$1.00!
  • ALL FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED
  • Friends Facebook Group
  • Questions: friendsofthelibrarync@outlook.com
  • Watch for our next sale in November!

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Hendersonville, NC


Shelley and Son Books
Needful Things Antique Mall
10 Francis Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-2166

Right off of 126


June 18 - July 31
  •  70% OFF ALL BOOKS! 
  • 8000 Books
    • Over Half are Hard Cover
    • Categorized by Subject
  • Books are already LOW in price!
  • Shelley and Son Books
  • shelleyandsonbooks@gmail.com
  • Don't miss this opportunity!

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Madison, NC


Madison Mayodan Library
611 Burton Street
336-427-5230



Sept 10 - 14
  •  Friends of the Western Rockingham County Public Libraries Used Book Sale 
  • More Than 8,000 BOOKS in All Categories!
    • All books are sorted - you will enjoy a pleasant shopping experience!
  • Plus CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, and Games
  • MEMBERS ONLY DAY
    • Tuesday, September 10, 10:00 - 6:00
    • Memberships may be purchased at the door for $10
  • OPEN to PUBLIC
    • Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 - 6:00
    • Thursday, September 12, 10:00 - 8:00
    • Friday, September 13, 10:00 - 6:00
    • Saturday, September 14, 9:00 - 4:00 (Bag Sale/$3 a bag)
    • Sunday, September 15, 1:00 - 5:00 (Bag Sale/$3 a bag)
  • Checks or cash only
  • NO Buyer Restrictions
  • Books are NOT picked over
  • 65% Donated
  • friends.library@yahoo.com
  • Don't Miss It!

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Sparta, NC


Books 'N Friends Book Store
Alleghany County Friends of the Library
35 N. Main St.
336-372-5155

Sept 20 - 21
  • Store-Wide Sale! All Books Half Price!
    • 50,000 USED BOOKS
    • SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - PUZZLES, TOO!
  • Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21
    • 10:00 to 4:00 each day
  • 3 ROOMS FULL of Books!
    • No preview. Books have NOT been picked over!
    • Prices start at .10 and go up.
    • Cash and checks only
  • No mess, no clutter, easy access, sorted by categories. Friendly volunteers!
  • Dealers welcome
  • Store hours and days are 10:00 - 4:00 Wednesday through Saturday. Great bargains available!

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Winston-Salem, NC


Central Library
660 West 5th Street
336-327-7888



Nov

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Kennett Square, PA


50,000+ Books!
Unionville HS Gymnasium
750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82)
610-347-1600

Held in the Gym/Café



Feb 22 - 23, 2025
  • Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale!
  • Saturday, February 22nd
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 23rd 
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • $10 bag sale all day Sunday!
    • Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag
  • 50,000+ Books for Sale!
  • All books are 100% donated. Books are not picked over before the sale.
    • 30+ sorted and priced genre categories for fiction and non-fiction excluding collectibles, childrens and classics. Separate tables for New Releases and Large Print
    • Extensive children’s area sorted by age/type of reader including Young Adult
    • Significant collection of rare and out of print books, sorted by genre
    • Large separate sorted paperback selection
    • Hand held scanners are allowed
    • Most books $1.00-$5.00
    • Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced.
    • CASH or CREDIT CARD accepted: NO CHECKS!
    • Strollers are only permitted if you have a small child.
      • Small umbrella strolers only - no wagons or pull-behind containers allowed
    • FREE Admission and free convenient parking
  • Large Volume Dealers are welcome; pre-registration is required. Book Sale Website
    • We have an special “cage” area specifically assigned to you that will allow you to store your books while you shop. Your purchases will be boxed and priced while you continue to shop. Please indicate your interest in coming by contacting us through our website to help with the check-in process
  • Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School.
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Bartlett, TN


Bartlett Public Library
at Bartlett Station Municipal Center
5884 Stage Rd
901-386-8968

(adjacent to library)



Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-5
Brentwood, TN

Brentwood Library
8109 Concord Rd.
615-308-9393

Aug 9 - 11; Nov 8 - 10; Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025; April 25 - 27, 2025
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5:30
  • Preview: Thu 2-5:30 Friends, join at door starting at $20
  • 15,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50-$2; hardcovers $3; DVDs $2, CDs $1; Sun half price
  • Some books removed to sell online
  • Credit cards accepted
Camden, TN

Benton Cty Public Library
121 South Forrest Avenue

Ongoing
  • Every Tuesday noon-5
  • "Hundreds" of books; 20% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$1
Clarksville, TN

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
350 Pageant Lane
931-648-8826

Oct 25 - 26
  • Fri, Sat 9-5; Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Thu 4-7pm, Friends; join at door $5
  • 65% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1; Sun $5/bag
  • Books are sold in the bookstore throughout the year


Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • $1
Crossville, TN

Art Circle Public Library
3 East St.
931-484-6790

Ongoing
  • During library hours
Dandridge, TN

Dandridge Memorial Library
1235 Circle Dr
865-397-9758

Ongoing
  • Every Saturday, 9-6
  • 600 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag
  • Childrens storytime is held at 11am
Dresden, TN

Ned R. McWherter Weakley County Library
341 Linden St.
731-364-2678

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 100 books; 10% donated; 75% hardcover; .10-$1
Erwin, TN

Unicoi County Public Library
201 Nolichucky Ave
423-743-6533

Ongoing
Etowah, TN

Etowah Carnegie Library
723 Ohio Ave
423-263-9475

Aug 10; Sept 14; Oct 12; Nov 9
  • Sat 10-2
  • 90% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2

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Fairview, TN


Fairview Public Library
2240 Fairview Blvd
615-224-6087




Aug 22 - 24
  • Thu 9-5, Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Preview: Wed 5-6:30, Friends only, ticket required
  • 6,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted, $10 minimum
Gallatin, TN

Booktique
Gallatin Public Library of Sumner County
123 E Main St
615-452-1722



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • CDs, DVDs, audiobooks $1, mags .25; paperbacks .25-$1; hardcovers $2; children's $2
Goodlettsville, TN

Goodlettsville Library
205 Rivergate Pkwy
615-862-5862

Oct 4 - 5
  • Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
  • 4,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
  • Credit cards accepted
Harrogate, TN

Harrogate Book Statio
310 Bristol Rd.
423-869-9777

Ongoing
  • Tue 10-5, Wed 10-3, Thu 10-5, Sat 9-3
Jacksboro, TN

Jacksboro Public Library
585 Main Street
(Suite 201in the City Municipal Bldg.)
423-562-3675



Ongoing
  • Mon-Sat 10-6
Johnson City, TN

Johnson City Public Library
100 West Millard St
423-434-4450



Oct 26 - 27
  • Sat 10-3, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri 5:30-7, Friends, join at door
  • 6,000 books; 95% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3; Sun $5/bag
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
  • .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Jonesborough, TN

Jonesborough Library
200 Sabin Dr
423-753-1800

Sept 26 - 28
  • Thu noon-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2
  • 20,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Library takes some newer items to add to library collection; about 50% have been in ongoing sales at both branches for 2-6 weeks
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Knoxville, TN

Lawson McGhee Library
500 W Church Ave
865-215-8775



Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10:30-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • 20% donated; 70% hardcover; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $2
  • Credit cards accepted
Knoxville, TN

Halls Branch Library
4518 E. Emory Rd
865-525-5431



Oct 19
  • Fri, Sat 10-5
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Knoxville, TN

Cedar Bluff Branch Library
9045 Cross Park Dr
865-525-5431



Nov 1 - 2
  • Fri, Sat 10-5
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted

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Knoxville, TN


Bearden Branch Library
100 Golf Club Rd
865-525-5431




Dec 6 - 7
  • Fri, Sat 10-5
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Knoxville, TN

Farragut Branch Library
417 N Campbell Station Rd
865-525-5431



Aug 9 - 10; Oct
  • Fri, Sat 10-5
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Knoxville, TN

Karns Branch Library
7516 Oak Ridge Hwy
865-525-5431



Oct 5
  • Sat 10-5
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted

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Knoxville, TN

Fall Book Sale
Friends of Knox County Public Library
at Central United Methodist Church
201 East Third Avenue
865-215-8775



Sept 19 - 21
  • Join us at Friends of Knox County Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale!
    • 15,000 Books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks
      • Most priced at $2 or less!
    • Special collections section with collectible and gift-quality items also available!
  • Dates and Times
    • Thursday, September 19, 3:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.
      • Members Preview Day
      • To shop on members preview day, join or renew now or at the door
    • Friday, September 20, 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
      • Open to the public
    • Saturday, September 211, 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
      • Open to the public
      • Pop-up specials starting at 1:00 p.m.
  • No buyer restrictions. Use of scanners is accepted.
  • Cash, check, and most major credit cards accepted.
  • Easy access with free parking; accessible parking available.
  • Proceeds benefit the Knox County Public Library, TN.
  • Visit our website and follow us on Facebook!
  • In addition to our semiannual used book sales, the organization's volunteers run the Friends @ Rothrock Used Book Shop
Knoxville, TN

Howard Pinkston Branch Library
7732 Martin Mill Pike
865-525-5431



Oct
  • Sat 10-5
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Lewisburg, TN

Marshall County Memorial Library
310 Old Farmington Rd
931-359-3335

Ongoing
  • Library Hours
  • Paperbacks .25 or 6/.50; hardcovers .50; trade pb .75; children's .10-.25; A/V $1
  • Buy a bag for $5 and fill it; refill it for $4
Martin, TN

C.E.Weldon Public Library
100 Main St.
731-587-4750



Sept 7 - 8
  • Sat, Sun 9-8
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
Maryville, TN

Blount County Public Library
508 N Cusick St



Sept; Dec
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • Preview: Thu noon-6; Friends only
  • 50,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most $1-$2
  • Some collectibles sold online
  • Credit cards accepted
Memphis, TN

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Lbirary
3030 Poplar Ave
901-569-1308

Oct 25 - 27
  • Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-2
  • Preview: Thu 3-7pm, Friends; join at door, $10 or less
  • 15,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3; Sun bag sale (provided)
  • We have removed valuable books to sell online
  • Credit cards accepted
Morrison, TN

Morrison Public Library
138 West Maple St
931-635-2060

Oct 12
  • Sat 7:30am-10am (Central Time)
  • 500 books; 80% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1

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Morristown, TN


Morristown-Hamblen Library
417 West Main St
423-586-6410




Sept 14; Dec 14
  • Sat 9-3:30
  • 5,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Murfreesboro, TN

Linebaugh Public Library
105 West Vine St
615-893-4131



Bookstore
  • Tue, Wed, Thu 10-1 then 3-6, plus 3rd Saturday of each month 9-1
  • 95% donated; 80% hardcover
  • No scanners/cell phones please
Nashville, TN

Green Hills Branch Library
3701 Benham Ave
615-862-5863

Sept 24 - 29
  • Tue-Thu 10-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
  • 5,000+ books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3; Sat half price, Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
  • Some books worth over $3 sold online
  • Credit cards accepted
Oak Ridge, TN

Habitat Home Store
Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County
105 Randolph Rd



Bookstore
  • Tue-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9-2
  • 10,000 books; 95% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; .10-$5, most $1 or less
  • "We do sell on line but these books are also available for purchase in the store."
    Credit cards accepted
Paris, TN

Rhea Public Library
400 W. Washington St
731-642-1702

Bookstore
  • Tue-Fri 9-4:30, also every 2nd Saturday
Powell (Knoxville), TN

Powell Branch Library
330 West Emory Rd
865-525-5431



Sept 7
  • Sat 10-5
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Sevierville, TN

King Family Library
408 High St



Bookstore
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9-5, Thu 10-5, Sat 9-noon
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
  • Staffed by volunteers so please call 865-453-3532 to be sure store is open
Seymour, TN

Seymour Library
137 W Macon Lane
865-573-0728

Sept
  • Wed 10-6, Thu 10-7, Fri 10-6, Sat 8-2
  • Preview: Tue 5-8, Friends and educators only
  • 3,500 books; 30% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Shelbyville, TN

Shelbyville-Bedford County Library
220 S. Jefferson St.
931-684-7323



Sept
  • Tue, Thu 9-6; Wed, Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1
Signal Mountain, TN

FOL Book Nook area
Signal Mountain Public Library
1114 James Blvd.
423-886-7323

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Sparta, TN


White County Public Library
at First United Methodist Church
23 North Church St.
931-836-3613


Sept
  • Thu, Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon
  • 80% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; $1 or less
Spring Hill, TN

Spring Hill Library
144 Kedron Pkwy
931-486-2932

July 27; Oct 26
  • Sat 9-3
  • 1,000 books; 100% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
  • Some books removed to sell online


Ongoing
  • Library Hours
  • Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; DVDs $2
Tazewell, TN

Claiborne County Public Library
1304 Old Knoxville Rd
423-626-5414

Oct 7 - 12
  • Mon-Wed 9-4:30,Thu, Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-1:30
  • 5,000 books; 75% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$1

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Abingdon, VA


Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill St
276-676-6383

(Conference Room)


July 26 - Aug 4
  • Virginia Highlands Festival Book Sale
  • Sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library
  • 15,000 High Quality Books in All Genres
  • Plus Vintage/Collectible Selections
    • Cream of the Crop!
  • All items are categorized
  • Preview Sale: Friends of the Library Members
    • Friday, July 26 , 5:00 to 7:00 pm
    • Membership available at the door ($10) Or Join Here
    • Please note: No scanners permitted at the Preview Sale
  • July 27 to August 4: Everyone Welcome!
    • Saturday July 27, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Sunday July 28, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    • Monday July 29 through Saturday, August 3, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
    • Sunday August 4, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - BAG SALE
  • Great Prices: Most books $2.00 or less
    • Last day: Bag Sale - $5 per bag!
  • Visa, Mastercard, Discover Accepted
  • Dealers Welcome 
  • Questions? dlester@wcpl.net 
  • Web site www.wcpl.net
  • Held in the Washington County Public Library Conference Room

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Alexandria, VA

Fall Book Sale!
Friends of Beatley Library
5005 Duke Street
703-746-1702



Sept 17 - 23
  • Friends of the Beatley Central Library FALL SALE!
  • OVER 35,000 USED BOOKS and other MEDIA!
  • All donated and in great condition
  • CHILDREN’S BOOKS * NOVELS * MUSIC CDs * COOKBOOKS * HISTORY * SCIENCE * ART * SCI FI * MOVIE DVDs * RELIGION * MILITARY HISTORY * REFERENCE * BUSINESS * CLASSICS * FANTASY * THRILLERS * HEALTH*MYSTERIES * TRAVEL * CRAFTS * POLITICS * BIOGRAPHIES
  • CDs, DVDs, Blu Ray, Vinyl Records
  • Restocking throughout the sale!
  • September 17-23
  • Members' Preview, September 17
    • Tuesday, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    • $15 single/$25 family memberships available at the door
    • Numbers to reserve your place in line for Members' Preview will be given out beginning at 12:00 noon
  • Public Sale September 18 - 23
    • Wednesday, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    • Thursday, 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    • Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    • Saturday, 10:00 am- 4:30 pm
    • Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm - HALF PRICE DAY!
    • Monday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - BAG SALE!
  • Great Prices!
    • Hardbacks $4; Paperbacks $3
    • DVDs $3; CDs $1
    • Some specially priced books and sets 
    • No buyer restrictions. Dealers welcome!
  • Stockpiling is not allowed. If you take it from the sale room, you have bought it!
  • Credit cards, cash and checks accepted
  • Less than 1% of books sold online
  • Parking available
  • For more info: 703-746-1702;  www.beatleyfriends.org

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Annandale, VA


George Mason Friends at George Mason Regional Library
7001 Little River Turnpike
703-813-6616



Sept 25 - 29
  • GEORGE MASON FRIENDS SPRING BOOK SALE
  • PREVIEW SALE:
    • $20 PER PERSON
    • Wednesday, September 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • GENERAL SALE:
    • No fee
    • Thursday, September 26, through Sunday, September 29, 10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m. daily
  • THOUSANDS of ITEMS!
  • Over 60 Categories!
  • A vast array of high-quality donated books, CDs, DVDs, and more.
    • Something for everyone including popular and classic fiction, crafts, cookbooks, art, reference, comic books, graphic novels, history, travel, collectibles, rare books, children’s books for all ages.
  • Half price bargains on Sunday!
  • Credit/Debit cards preferred
  • George Mason Friends 
  • See details and previews of sale items on our blog at georgemasonfriends.blogspot.com
  • Proceeds support George Mason Regional Library and literacy programs throughout Fairfax County

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Arlington, VA

75,000+ ITEMS!
Arlington Central Library
1015 N. Quincy Street
703-228-5990

(In the underground parking garage)


Oct 3 - 6
  • Arlington (VA) Friends FALL BOOK SALE
  • October 4 through October 6, 2024
    • Friday 10 am to 5 pm
    • Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday 11 am to 5 pm - Everything half-price!
  • Thursday October 3, 4 pm to 8:30 pm (opening 1 hour earlier!)
  • More Than 75,000 Categorized Items
    • Biggest categories include military, history, science, math, engineering, cookbooks, fiction and literature
    • Large selection of children's books; including older children’s literature
    • Collector's items
    • Thousands of mass market paperbacks - $2
  • Great Prices
    • $2 for paperback, $4 for hardback.
    • Books in our Children's Corner: $1 each, any size!
    • Puzzles as marked
    • Rare books, first editions priced as marked.
      • Located in the Quincy Room on the first floor.
      • Hours: opens 30 minutes after and closes 30 minutes before the Main Sale
  • Restocking through 1 pm on Saturday
  • Book sale Location: Arlington Central Library underground parking garage
  • For special accommodation call 703-228-5993
  • See our website for opening day protocol https://arlingtonlibraryfriends.org/events/book-sales/
  • Accepting VISA, Mastercard, Amex, Checks and Cash
  • Questions? Contact volunteer@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org

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Charlottesville, VA


Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
at 300 Albermarle Square Shopping Center
434-977-8467



Oct

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Falls Church, VA


Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
7584 Leesburg Pike
703-338-3307



Sept 5 - 8
  •  Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale 
    • September 5 - September 8
      • Thursday, 5 Sept, 10 am - 5 pm
      • Friday, 6 Sept, 10 am - 5 pm
      • Saturday, 7 Sept, 10 am - 5 pm
      • Sunday, 8 Sept, 10 am - 5 pm: Bag sale $10 for a full groceery sack or half price if less
  • Large selection of books and media for all ages and interests
  • Tysons Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
  • Proceeds benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library and related activities
  • Donations of books and media appreciated!
  • Volunteers welcome and needed!

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Reston, VA


Friends of the Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190



Sept

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