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If you own a used book store and would like to advertise it in this space, click on the link below List YOUR Book Store CLASSIFIED AD CLICK HERE to see more!   Astronomy, Space, & Science Library FOR SALE The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is selling our extensive library as we are downsizing our office space. There are 1000+ space, astronomy, & science books from textbooks to popular science, history to biographies, and star atlases to space exploration. Vintage & new publications and everything in between. Lots of review copies that have never been read. All books are shipped from San Francisco via USPS Media Mail. You can browse all the books available here: www.asplibraryproject.com/ and use the contact form to ask for further info/prices. Run YOUR ad for only $20

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August, 2026 6-13 Adel 7-8 Edwardsville, IL 7-8 Iowa City 7-8 Nevada 8 Iowa City 30-9/5 Jefferson ? Arlington Heights, IL Summer Book Sale! ? 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 ? Cedar Rapids BIG Fall Sale ? Spencer	December, 2026 4-5 Nevada	January, 2027 No sales to display for this month
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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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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	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 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.)	Nov Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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
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
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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	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
Iowa City, IA Iowa City Public Library 123 S Linn St 319-887-6050	Aug 7 - 8 Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 10-3 not 'picked over'; Donation No scanning allowed Credit cards accepted Bookstore Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7:30; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30
Iowa City, IA Antelope Lending Library held at: 1122 5th Ave 319-343-6872	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	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	Aug Thu 2-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 Sat discounted prices
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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	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
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
Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	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	Oct Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted
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Red Oak, IA Red Oak Public Library 400 North 2nd St.	Ongoing
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	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
Waukee, IA Waukee Public Library 950 Warrior Lane 515-987-7994	Ongoing Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)
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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Arlington Heights, IL Summer Book Sale! Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N Dunton Ave 847-506-2663	Aug Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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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	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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Elmhurst, IL AAUW Elmhurst Area New Location: Jackson Elementary School 925 Swain Avenue	June 25 - 28 AAUW Elmhurst Area Giant Used Book and Media Sale Books - We have it all! Hardcover and softcover, thousands of books organized into over 30 categories Media - CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and audio books Large children’s section All items are locally donated and priced 50 cents - $3, excluding Better Books (priced individually) Thursday June 25 6-9 pm  - Preview Sale $20 entrance fee (no children under 12)  Friday June 26 9 am - 7 pm: Free admission  Saturday June 27 9 am - 2 pm: Free admission  Sunday June 28 noon - 3 pm: Free admission BAG DAY! $10 per bag (excluding Better Books) Check or Cash preferred For more information see www.aauwelmhurst.org or email to: booksale@aauwelmhurst.org All sales support scholarships and programs for women and girls.
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Mount Prospect, IL Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675	July 18 - 19 Watch this spot for the next great 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  *** Purchase FIRST LOOK TICKETS ON Friday 5/1 through Wednesday, 6/10 at 10 am:  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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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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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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Falcon Heights, MN MN Book Fair! The Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair (MNABF) Minnesota State Fairgrounds North End Event Center 774 Snelling Avenue North 507-398-5499	June 27  Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair  The Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair is an annual fair featuring booksellers working across the used, antiquarian, and rare book trade for both beginning and experienced collectors. June 27, 2026 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  $5 admission (kids under 12 free)* Specialties represented include: collectible books in all fields, including books for beginning collectors; first editions, including modern firsts; signed books; fine bindings; literature; social movements; science fiction and fantasy; art books; comics; magazines; ephemera; children’s; sports… there’s something for everyone! Book Fair Web Site Map and Parking info Questions? midwestbookfairproductions@gmail.com More information may be found here:https://minnesotaantiquarianbookfair.wordpress.com/  or on our instagram page, @mnantiquarianbookfair We host vendors that have decades of experience in bookselling, and they offer items of historical interest and importance. Many of our dealers also pride themselves on offering books and manuscripts connected to underrepresented groups in the historical record.
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Portland, OR Rose City Book & Paper Fair DoubleTree 1000 NE Multnomah 503-249-0344	June 13 - 14  Explore the 21st annual  Rose City Book and Paper Fair  June 13-14, 2026 at the Lloyd Doubletree in Portland Oregon's premier event for used, rare, and collectible books!  Our local and traveling booksellers share your passion for books, and will be presenting their most interesting material, whether it’s underground zines, quirky vintage photo albums, antiquarian tomes, or signed first editions of today’s hottest authors. Complete details, a list of exhibitors and ticket information is available at rosecitybookfair.com Over 65 exhibitors will be showing their most interesting used, rare, and collectible books, prints, vintage photos, magazines, and more.  Saturday June 13, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday June 14, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission $5 at the door Book fair page: www.rosecitybookfair.com Buy Tickets from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-city-book-paper-fair-tickets-1220170866909?aff=erelexpmlt See us on FaceBook  Instagram @rosecitybookfair Presented by Cascade Booksellers Association
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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