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June, 2026 5-6 Nevada 11-13 Naperville, IL 13 Chicago, IL 13 Iowa City 18-20 Glen Ellyn, IL 20-22 Lancaster, PA	July, 2026 10-11 Nevada 10-14 Newtown, CT HUGE Sale! 11 Iowa City 16-18 Fort Madison 17-19 Milford 19 Detroit, MI Festival of Books! ? Palatine, IL	August, 2026 6-13 Adel 7-8 Edwardsville, IL 7-8 Nevada 8 Iowa City 30-9/5 Jefferson ? Knoxville
September, 2026 4-5 Nevada 11-12 Winterset 12 Iowa City ? Burlington ? Council Bluffs ? Marshalltown ? Ottumwa ? Waterloo	October, 2026 2-3 Nevada 10 Iowa City ? Bettendorf ? Grinnell ? Marion ? Oskaloosa ? Perry	November, 2026 5-7 Fort Madison 6-7 Nevada 13-14 Edwardsville, IL ? Spencer
December, 2026 4-5 Nevada	January, 2027 No sales to display for this month

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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	May 28 - 31  2026 SPRING 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 Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced Scanners are welcome! Thursday, May 28 Friends Preview Night 6PM – 8PM Current Friends of JCPL Members Only  Friday, May 29  Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM Saturday, May30 (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)  General Admission $5) 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free) Sunday, May31 Bag of Books Day: $10 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM Sunday sale is held in conjunction with Fall Family Fun Day at Jeffco Fairgrounds (same address) Under 18 years old free ALL DAYS Snacks, lunches and beverages will be available for purchase 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 Proceeds benefit children's and teen literacy programs funded by the Jefferson County Library Foundation.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 bookstores at Colorado Mills Mall and Belmar Shopping Center
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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) 203-426-4533 Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34	July 10 - 14 OVER 90,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE! July 10 to July 14 - 50th ANNUAL BOOK SALE Friday, 1 - 5 Preview 1pm-5pm; attendance limited to 250 Tickets $20, on sale Friday at noon Saturday, 10 - 5 General admission 10 am- 5 pm Tickets $5.00 (under 18 free), on sale at 9 am $3 coupon accepted off total purchase Sunday, 10 - 5; 25% OFF Monday, 10 - 7: 50% OFF Tuesday, 10-1: all items FREE  Best organized, most extensive sale in the region and beyond 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 subject 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 (US, world, military), home improvement and many other areas Children's books: the biggest selection anywhere Jigsaw puzzles and video 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 via Square or PayPal Unbeatable Amenities Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Saturday Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG
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Westport, CT BIG SPRING SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070	May 15 - 18 FRIDAY May 15TH to MONDAY May 18TH SPRING BOOK SALE INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY Come to our Big Spring Book Sale Event inside the Westport Library! Choose from thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for readers of all ages, plus vintage children’s and antiquarian books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks. Book Sale Hours - Free Admission: Friday, May 15th -- 12 pm to 6 pm (please note Noon start time) Saturday, May 16th -- 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, May 17th -- 11 am to 5 pm - HALF PRICE DAY Monday, May 18th -- 9 am to 4 pm -- FILL OUR LOGO BAG FOR $10 each or your bag for $8, or buy individual items for half-price (your choice) Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket Holders Only: Friday May 15th from 8:45 am to Noon Early access tickets will go on sale beginning April 22, 2026 at 9:00 am and will be available for purchase online, in advance, at https://WestportSpring2026BookSale.eventbrite.com Tickets are $35 each + the ticket platform's processing fees. A maximum of 125 ticket will be sold. NOTE: Online ticket sales will end the evening before the sale, on Thursday, May 14th at 5 pm. Any remaining tickets may be sold at the door on Friday, May 15th, on a first-come, first-served basis - AFTER those who purchased their tickets online in advance have entered the sale Featured Specials FEATURED SPECIALS NOT YET AVAILABLE (this list will be updated from time to time prior to the event) Of special interest for this sale: A large selection of vintage travel and exploration books, covering Ireland, England, Africa and more! A vast collection of books about the environment, earth science, ecology, and climate change A large collection of books about ballet A large collection of books about Opera and opera singers Lots of Comic Books! Another huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices A varied selection of framed artworks, from small desk-top pieces to large wall pieces Fiction for $1 -- A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each. [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday's half-price day.] For book sale procedures and more information visit our website at https://www.westportbooksaleventures.org/our-events Don't miss out -- Join our email list to receive email notifications about our Book Sale Events and other book sale news. MORE ABOUT THE SALE Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted Admission is free, except the Early Bird hour on December 5th from 8:45 am to Noon We are a library support organization Free parking Large indoor location - handicapped accessible, climate controlled Stay informed about the sale Follow us on facebook or instagram Visit our website www.westportbooksaleventures.org
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Gainesville, FL Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District Book House 430 North Main St. 352-375-1676 (Across from Truist Bank)	April 18 - 22  FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE  Celebrating Our 72nd 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 April 18 to 22, 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 *  * except boxes Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community. Great Prices Most regular prices 25 cents to $4 Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart. It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items. Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday HUGE Children and Young Adult sections Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games. Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited. Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records. FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally led by our Scottish Bagpiper! We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. 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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Adel, IA Adel Public Library 303 S 10th St	Aug 6 - 13 Fri 10-7, Sat 9-3, Mon 10-5, Tue-Fri 10-7 (closed Sun) Preview: Thu 9am-7pm, $5 fee 5,600 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
Ames, IA Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave 515-239-5646	April 9 - 12 Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5 Preview: Thu 5-5:30, Friends $20 level and above, 5:30-8:30, fee $2 30,000 books; 66% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1 Books sold online and at the library's book store Credit cards accepted Bookstore Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5
Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Dr. 563-344-4177	Oct Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3 Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door. $20 fee for scanning Thousands of books; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1 $20 Scanner fee at Preview only Bookstore Mon-Thu 10-4, Sat 11-3 4,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50; Trade PB $1 No books are held in the shop for more than two months.
Burlington, IA Burlington Public Library 210 Court St 319-753-1647	May 16 - June 17; Sept Fri, Sat 9-5 Preview: Thu, Friens only 9,000+ books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3 Bookstore Mon-Sat 10-4 $1-$3
Cedar Falls, IA Book Nook Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main St. 319-273-8667	Bookstore Monday 10-7, Wednesday 10-4, Saturday 10-4
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Cedar Rapids, IA Spring 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.)	April 10 - 12 Happy Spring! Time for Fresh Books! Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's  Annual Spring Sale  April 10, 11, 12 Friday, 9AM to 5PM Saturday, 9AM to 5PM Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM 10,000 SORTED BOOKS! All Donated. 80% Hardcover Something for Everyone! Children's books Loads of fiction & nonfiction Gardening Biography Mystery Sci-Fi Romance Cookbooks Travel Religion Business Collectibles Self-help  And more! Priced at $1, $2, and $3, as well as individually priced books suitable for gift-giving. Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
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Clinton, IA Clinton Public Library Underground Book Store 306 8th Avenue S 563-242-0840	Bookstore Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6
Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave 712-323-7553	Sept Fri, Sat 9-4 Preview: Thu 5-7, Friends; join at door "Thousands" of books; 90% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Sat Noon-2 $5/bag; 2-3 free Bookstore During library hours
Decorah, IA Luther College Preus Library 700 College Dr 563-387-1166	April Mon-Thu 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat noon-5, Sun noon-midnight 3,200 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $5; after day 1 prices decline daily 1 private dealer is invited to purchase books prior to sale
Des Moines, IA Des Moines Central Library 1000 Grand Ave	Ongoing Mon-Wed 9-7:30, Thu, Fri 9-5:30, Sun (Sept-May) 1-4:30 not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Evansdale, IA Evansdale Public Library 123 N Evans Rd 319-232-5367	Ongoing Mon, Thu 11-7, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-5 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, mags .25; VHS, DVD .50
Fort Dodge, IA Fort Dodge Public Library 424 Central Ave 515-573-8167	May Tue 9-7, Wed-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus DVDs, puzzles, mags, music CDs; .25-$2.50 Bookstore Mon 1-7, Tue-Fri 11-4; closed Sat, Sun Friends Book Shop on the Square
Fort Madison, IA Fort Madison Public Library 1920 Avenue E 319-372-5721	July 16 - 18; Nov 5 - 7 Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30 4,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2.50
Garden Grove, IA Garden Grove Public Library 103 W. Main St. 641-443-2172	Ongoing Mon, Wed, Fri 2-4:30 Call 641-443-2445 anytime to look at books
Grinnell, IA Drake Community Library 930 Park St 641-236-2661	Oct Sat 8-2 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1 Bookstore Library hours Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
Hiawatha, IA Hiawatha Public Library 150 W Willman St. 319-393-1414	Ongoing
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Iowa City, IA Iowa City Public Library 123 S Linn St 319-887-6050	Bookstore Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30
Iowa City, IA Antelope Lending Library held at: 1122 5th Ave 319-343-6872	May 9; June 13; July 11; Aug 8; Sept 12; Oct 10 9-noon .50-$2
Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	May 7 - 9 Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1 Aug 30 - Sept 5 Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, 1-6, Tue, Thu 9-6, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm, Friends; join at door $10 4,000+ books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last day of sale $5/bag provided
Knoxville, IA Knoxville Public Library 213 E Montgomery 641-828-0585	April; Aug Thu 2-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 Sat discounted prices
Le Mars, IA Friends of the Le Mars Public Library 2nd Chapter Gently Used Books 104 Central Ave NE 712-305-2233	Bookstore Thu 3-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 3,500 books; 60% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $1-$4 Credit cards accepted
LeClaire, IA LeClaire Community Library 323 Wisconsin St 563-289-4242 x 4	Ongoing Library hours
Malvern, IA Malvern Public Library 502 Main St. 712-624-8219	Ongoing
Marion, IA Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave 319-377-3412	May; Oct Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4 Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10 2,200 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50; Sun $3/bag Newest books are sold in our Bookstore Sat: Marion Art Fest in adjacent park
Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown Public Library 105 W. Boone St 641-754-7384	Sept Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2 (Mon $1 admission) Preview: Fri 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 15,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sun $1/bag; Mon $1 admission, all books free Credit cards accepted Ongoing Library hours .50-$5
Milford, IA Milford Memorial Library 1009 9th St. 712-338-4643	July 17 - 19 Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1 Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; Sat: $1/bag
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Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	May 8 - 9; June 5 - 6; July 10 - 11; Aug 7 - 8; Sept 4 - 5; Oct 2 - 3; Nov 6 - 7; Dec 4 - 5 Fri, Sat 10-1
Oskaloosa, IA AAUW, Oskaloosa at Penn Central Mall 200 High Ave. W	Oct Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4 5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag This is a smaller sale than usual, and will be our last sale, because we no longer have a place for book drop-off and sorting.
Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc. Held at: Bridge View Center 102 Church St. 641-682-7563	Sept Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2 Credit cards accepted
Perry, IA Perry Public Library 1101 Willis Ave	April; Oct Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted
Red Oak, IA Red Oak Public Library 400 North 2nd St.	Ongoing
Sioux City, IA Sioux City Public Library held at: 4400 Sergeant Rd	April 23 - May 2 Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10-8, Sun noon-6 Preview: Thu 4-8, $5 donation 12+ Sorted; $1-$5; last day free
Solon, IA Solon Public Library 320 W. Main St. 319-624-2678	Ongoing Library hours Donation
Spencer, IA Spencer Rotary Club at Clay County Regional Events Center 800 W 18th St	Nov Sat 10-5 Sun noon-4 (free admission Sat & Sun) Preview: Thu 5:30-7:30pm, $5 fee; Fri 10-7, $1 fee; $3 hc, $1 pb 30,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.50; children's free; Sun $5/bag, $25 grocery cart
Tipton, IA Tipton Public Library 206 Cedar St. 319-886-6266	Ongoing
Waterloo, IA Waterloo Public Library 415 Commercial St 319-291-4496	May 30; Sept Sat 9-2 Preview: Thu prior 5-7pm, Friends; join at door 10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag (bags supplied) Some books are removed Bookstore Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri, Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5 Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1 (unless otherwise marked
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Waukee, IA Waukee Public Library 950 Warrior Lane 515-987-7994	May Sat 8:30-3 Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, Friends; join at door, $25 suggested donation for membership 5,000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; children's .50; adult $2 Bake sale Ongoing Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)
Webster City, IA Kendall Young Library 1201 Willson Ave 515-832-9100	April Fri 10-5, Sat 10-noon Preview: Thu 10-7, $5 admission not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat: fill a bag, leave a donation
West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Parkway 515-222-3400	Bookstore Library hours 200-300 books
Winterset, IA Winterset Public Library at American Legion bldg 223 N 1st Ave 515-462-1731	Sept 11 - 12 Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3 Preview: Thu 4-7pm, Friends; join at door $5. No vendors, no scanners. $10/plastic grocery sack (provided); limit 5 bags 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; donation Legion will sell snacks
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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 Easy Access via CTA	June 13 Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) Announcing the 63rd Annual  Chicago Book & Paper Fair  Saturday, June 13, 2026 10 am to 5 pm ~30 dealers from across the Midwest and the USA offer Fine Antiquarian, Rare, Collectible, First Edition and other books in many fields.  Also Maps and Ephemera!  Admission $10.00. Students and seniors $5.00 12 and under: FREE Free paper-marbling demonstration! Indoors where it's AIR CONDITIONED and DRY! Questions - mwabachicagobookfair@gmail.com or 708-442-0667 Sponsored by the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association www.mwaba.com
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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	April 24 - 25; Aug 7 - 8; Nov 13 - 14  Saint Andrews’ Book Sale!  Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition! 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell! Reservations no longer required! And There's More: DVDs! Puzzles! Music! Friday Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm Saturday Hours: 9 am to 1 pm Dealers welcome; no early sales For more information: www.facebook.com/standrewsbookfair/
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Glen Ellyn, IL AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale at Parkview Elementary School 250 S. Park Boulevard 651-297-8542	June 18 - 20 AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale! Over 12,000 books locally donated Great Prices $2-$3 for most books Collectibles and children’s books - special pricing Saturday pricing $10/paper grocery bag Offering 2 VERY SPECIAL ITEMS! 1939 First full English version of Hitler's Mein Kampf $100 The Book Collector's Guide to L. Frank Baum & Oz   Paul R. Bienvenue with Robert E. Schmidt $500 No pre-sales. Featuring something for everyone! Fiction: Novels, mysteries, science fiction, young adult and romance Non-Fiction: Histories, biographies, science/math, business, current events, sports, women’s, classics, gardening, cooking, crafts, and health/wellness Children’s: pre-school, picture books, elementary school first readers, and story books Puzzles and Board Games NEW THIS YEAR: Audio Books No Admission Fee Thursday, June 18 from 8 AM to 8 PM Friday, June 19 from 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday, June 20 - BAG DAY -  8 AM to 2 PM Check or Cash only. $2 - $3 per book. Saturday $10/bag For more information go to https://www.wheatonglenellyn-il.aauw.net or on Facebook - Wheaton-Glen Ellyn AAUW Used Book Sale Proceeds primarily go to fund college scholarships for local high school girls.
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Mount Prospect, IL Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675	April 18 - 19 Friends of Mount Prospect Library  Giant Spring Sale  3 Room Sale! Better and AV Room Friend's Room Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage April 18 and 19  Saturday 9 am to 4:30 pm Sunday 11 am to 4 pm (No Friday Pre-Sale) 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 April 2026 Highlights In the Better Room -  Be a   Mount Prospector!  Check out the   GOLD MINE!  Mine the perfect gem, that awesomely cool find you didn't know you had to have. Fun items, vintage and delicate, best condition, specialized collections, coloring books, rare and quirky books, games, puzzles, AV, adult books, white elephant gifts. Most merchandise is new every sale. Be sure to check out Erica's Picks! A Celebration of the Oddest Titles in the Northwest Suburbs. Priced $1.00 and up All books over 25¢: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized. April 2026 Sale Featured Items in All 3 Rooms America's 250th Celebration - Our new country's revolution and its leaders. Great Lakes ships, fires, other disasters and rescues, lighthouses, Chicago history and tragedies, fires and firefighters, waterways, Car company histories, designers and executives, Squadron Signal-Combat Planes Home plans 1960's-1980's Model planes, rockets, missiles and spacecraft 1980's (complete parts-some still in sealed bags).Photography, mostly from the 1980's, Harlequin Romances in Polish 1990's-2000's,  30+ Graphic Novels Fantagraphics Usagi Yojimbo  16 Comics Fantagraphics Usagi Yojimbo  40 Ted Nomura WWII War Stories  Assorted War Comics Freak Bros. Jason Lutes Howard the Duck Swamp Thing Lone Wolf 2100 Maus 1950's Nursing school books Large plastic storage containers All Irish Collection-Culture, art, travel, history, novels, coloring books, journals, biographies, cooking, poetry and more 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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Naperville, IL AAUW - Naperville Area Mill Street Elementary School (Door 5) 1300 N. Mill Street Naperville, IL 60563	June 11 - 13 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 puzzles All items are locally donated and priced $1-$2, excluding Treasure Chest Items Thursday, June 11 9am - noon: Exclusive FIRST LOOK Shopping! Tickets $20 +fees Doors open to an exclusive group of shoppers with advance tickets purchased online Tickets go on sale Friday 5/1, at 10 am and end Wednesday, 6/10 at 10 am FIRST LOOK TICKETS now available: https://aauwnaperBooksale2026.eventbrite.com 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 12 9am - 8pm: Free admission 4pm - 8pm: Educator's Night! All educators with appropriate ID receive a 50% discount on all items Saturday, June 13 9am - 12:30pm: Free admission BAG DAY! All items $10 per bag or half-price For more information see naperville-il.aauw.net/events/used-book-sales or email to: aauwnaperbooksale@gmail.com All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls
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O'Fallon, IL Friends of O'Fallon Public Library 120 Civic Plaza 618-632-3783	April 23 - 27  Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library Spring Book Sale  No admission fee and no reservations needed! Proceeds to benefit the library and its programs. Days and Hours: Thursday, April 23 through Monday, April 27 during library business hours: Thursday, 9:00 - 8:00 Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 Monday,  9:00 - 8:00 Prices: $1.00 Hardcover books, non-mass market paperbacks, DVDs, audiobooks, CD's, LPs 15 for $1.00 mass market paperbacks only $5.00 per bag for children's books, excluding specially marked items. Green tagged items are specially priced. Prices may be discounted on different days of the sale. Please check our Facebook page daily during the sale: @ofplfriends The book sale accepts credit cards, cash, and checks. 20,000 plus books! Including fiction, non-fiction, children's, young adult, audio books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, jigsaw puzzles, games, and miscellaneous items. Up to 80% donated material. The sale is so big we couldn't keep it all in one room! Several rooms and areas to explore, all on the easily accessible ground floor of the library, including a room dedicated to children's books. Our non-fiction is sorted into categories including: art/entertainment, biography/memoir, business/investing, cookbooks, education, health, home and garden (including pets and crafts), military, reference, religion/spiritual, science and nature, self help, social political, and sports. Fiction is sorted into genres: classics and poetry, general fiction, Christian fiction, romance, and science fiction/fantasy/horror.. We do attempt to keep the Large Print in one location. No limits on dealers, we do ask that they respect all patrons and volunteers, thanks in advance. 2026 Book sale web site E-mail: admin@ofallonfriends.org
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Palatine, IL Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149	July Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Baton Rouge, LA Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum South Stadium Drive at Highland Road 225-578-5925	April 16 - 18 Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar April 16 through 18, 2026 Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 4 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 2026 University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004 Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)	May 30 - 31  Symphony Book Fair 2026  The largest used book sale in the New Orleans area! Browse our selection of cookbooks, collectibles, fiction and non-fiction, South, classics, history, science, health, religion, art, poetry, politics, economics, biography, military history -  Over 50 categories in all You will also find Original artwork Frames Prints, posters, photographs Sheet music CDs, audio books, DVDs, Vinyl records Puzzles, games Knick knacks Saturday, May 30: 9 am to 6 pm Entrance fee $20 - 9am till noon. (best selections) (after 12 pm free entrance) Sunday, May 31: 9 am to 4 pm (free entrance all day) On Sunday 5/31 from 11am – 2pm there will be a children’s book sale. A child, accompanied by an adult, can decorate a bag and fill with children’s books for $5.00. NOTE: There will be a charge of $1.00 for use of credit or debit card. No tax is charged. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.  For further information visit  www.LPOvolunteers.org. or our facebook page LPO Volunteers, bookfair. Free Parking See us on Facebook
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Detroit, MI Festival of Books! 9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (AKA Detroit Bookfest) FREE! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street Detroit, Michigan	July 19  9th Annual Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest) FREE! Sunday, July 19, 2026 10am - 4pm Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5 (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible) Entry is FREE! Our 9th Annual Detroit Bookfest  will feature over 300+ vendors selling.....you guessed it ....BOOKS! Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.: Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more! Entry is FREE! Food, beer and DJ Seven Whales will be bringing the funk music! Website Questions Photos from 2025 Prospective vendors read this (and apply using link at bottom of article) https://detroitbookfest.com/dbf2026-vendor-info-timeline/ FaceBook event page Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
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Cleveland, OH 100,000+ Books Await You! 2026 ACE BOOK SALE! LOCATION: 3631 Perkins Avenue Cleveland, OH 216-368-2090 *Free parking	May 30 - June 2 DATES: Saturday, May 30 – Tuesday, June 2, 2026 JOIN US FOR THE 2026 ACE BOOK SALE! Experience one of the region’s largest book sales, hosted by the Association for Continuing Education (ACE) at Case Western Reserve University. This year’s event promises an incredible selection of over 100,000 books and multimedia items, with something for everyone! HIGHLIGHTS: Rare and Collectible Books: Discover unique treasures and antiquarian gems. Diverse Genres: Fiction, Literature, Performing Arts, Psychology, Religion, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Cookbooks, Sports, Gardening, Science, Business, History, Politics, Travel, Children's Books—just to name a few! Foreign Language Books: Expand your horizons with books written in various languages. Multimedia: CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, sheet music, and more. SALE SCHEDULE: Preview Sale (Early Access): Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($25 admission fee) General Sale (Free Admission): Saturday, May 30: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Shopper Card Coupon Day: Sunday, May 31: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Free admission and save $5 off first $15 purchase with a designated postcard or online coupon) Discount Day - Reduced Pricing: Monday, June 1: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (free admission) Final Day - $10/Box Sale Tuesday, June 2: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (free admission and fill a box for $10) ADDITIONAL PERKS: Credit cards accepted for all purchases. Nothing is removed before the sale—everything is available for you to explore. WHY ATTEND? Funds raised support ACE’s adult education programs at Case Western Reserve University. Whether you're a book collector or simply looking for great reads at unbeatable prices, this event is not to be missed. Follow us on Facebook for updates and sneak peeks of featured items! We hope to see you there—come explore a mile of books! ACE WEBSITE: https://www.acesite.org/book-sale-event ACE FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054666630473
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Lancaster, PA Friends of Lancaster Public Library at Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Sports and Fitness Center 929 Harrisburg Pike (for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit 717-295-1950	June 20 - 22 300,000+ ITEMS! Books! CDs! DVDs! Records! Puzzles! Games Explore over multiple tables of 50 categories, including sets, in our large space. Great Prices About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardback & 50 cents for paperback The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction.  Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID SALE DATES: JUNE 20 TO 22 Saturday, 7AM-8PM Sunday, 8AM-7PM   Monday, 8AM-5PM  HALF-PRICE DAY!! NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL Venue is handicapped accessible Free Parking All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends. Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com
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State College, PA 150,000+ Books! AAUW State College Used Book Sale Penn State University-University Park Snider Agricultural Arena Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads (Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)	May 9 - 12  2026 AAUW State College Used Book Sale  Exceptional quality and selection! Over 150,000 used books, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDs 30+ categories of books including: Children's books * Fiction * Biography/Memoirs * Business/Economics * Collectors * Cookbooks * History * Coffee Table books * Religion * Science * Sports * Travel * (and more) Credit cards, Cash and Checks are accepted SALE DATES: May 9 to 12 Saturday & Sunday (5/9 & 5/10) - 9 am to 8 pm All books marked full price Monday (5/11) -  9 am to 8 pm Half Price Day! Tuesday, (5/12) - 9 am to 7 pm Bag Day - fill a standard grocery bag for $10.00 Cash, checks and major credit cards will be accepted. Parking is free. All proceeds fund grants to support projectos of Centre County non-profits that align with AAUW's mission and scholarships awarded to women adult learner undergraduate students residing in 'Centre County. Questions? Email info@aauwstatecollege.org booksale@aauwstatecollege.org  Learn more: aauwstatecollege.org/used_book_sale_centre_county/ Shoppers: Bring your own bags and enjoy our treasure hunt!