Book Sales in Alabama

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Alabaster, AL

Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
205-664-6822

Oct 4 - 6; April 26 - 27, 2025

Sat 9-3, Sun 1-3
Preview: Fri, Friends only
not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2

Anniston, AL

Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County
108 E. 10th St.
256-237-8501

Nov 2; Feb 1, 2025; May 3, 2025

Sat 10-4
80% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
The library removes some of the obviously valuable books

Bookstore

Bookstore, Main Floor: Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat, Sun 1:30-5
Paperbacks .25-$1; hardcovers $2

Ashford, AL

Ashford Branch Library
305 6th Ave

Ongoing

Library hours

Athens, AL

Athens-Limestone Public Library
603 S. Jefferson St.
256-232-1233

Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7; Jan 4, 2025; Feb 1, 2025; March 1, 2025; April 5, 2025; May 3, 2025; June 7, 2025; July 5, 2025

Sat 10:15 - 2:15

Ongoing

Every Tuesday, and first Saturday every month 10:15-2:15

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Public Library
2100 Park Place
205-226-3606

Bookstore

Daily 10-5
Second floor

Boaz, AL

Boaz Public Library
404 Thomas Ave
256-593-3000

Ongoing

Library hours
.25-$3

Chelsea, AL

Chelsea Public Library
held at Chelsea Community Center
11101 Hwy 47
205-847-5750

Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14; Jan 11, 2025; Feb 8, 2025; March 8, 2025; April 12, 2025; May 10, 2025; June 14, 2025; July 12, 2025

Sat 9-1
100+ books; 98% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50

Ongoing

Library hours

Daphne, AL

Daphne Public Library
2607 Hwy 98
251-620-2500

Bookstore

Honor System (self-service) Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2; partially staffed on Mon, Wed, Sat
.10-$1.50
Books, DVD's, VHS tapes, records, CD's, cassettes, CD audio books, jigsaw puzzles, collectibles (autographed, local interest, older books)

Decatur, AL

Wheeler Basin Regional Library
504 Cherry St. NE
205-353-2993

Bookstore

Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5

Dothan, AL

Dothan Houston County Library
held at: Westgate Recreation Center
501 Recreation Rd
334-796-1594

Ongoing

Library hours

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Dothan, AL

Westgate Branch Library
535 Recreation Rd.
334-718-4831

Ongoing

Library hours

Enterprise, AL

Enterprise Public Library
101 E Grubbs St
334-393-3579

Oct; April

Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1:30
Preview: Thu 2-6, Friends, join at door
50,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions

Ongoing

Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5:30; Tue, Thu 9-7, Sat 9-2
5,000 books
Daily deals

Florence, AL

Florence-Lauderdale Public Library
218 N. Wood Ave.

Bookstore

Sun 1-4, Tue, Wed 10-4, Thu 11-4, Fri, Sat 9-4

Foley, AL

Friends of Foley Library
at Civic Center
407 E Laurel Ave
251-943-7665

Feb

Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
Preview: Thu 1-4pm, Friends; join at door
Thousands of books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag (purchase bag and fill)

Bookstore

Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1
Thousands of books
• 1st Thu of each month: half price

Foley, AL

Foley Library
319 E Laurel Ave
251-943-7665

Bookstore

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10-4, Thu 1-4, Sat 10-1
Thousands of books
1st Thu of each month: half price

Gadsden, AL

Gadsden Public Library
254 College St
256-549-4699

Bookstore

Opening Oct 1, 2014

Gurley, AL

Gurley Public Library
225 Walker St
256-776-2102

Bookstore

Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4:30

Homewood, AL

Friends Bookstore
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Rd.
205-332-6651

Oct 17 - 19

Thu-Sat 10-4
Sale in the bookstore

Bookstore

Mon-Sat 10-4
7,500 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1-$5
Credit cards accepted

Huntsville, AL

Huntsville-Madison Cty Public Library
915 Monroe St.
256-532-5986

Bookstore

Mon noon-8, Tue-Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4:30

Huntsville, AL

Eleanor E. Murphy Public Library
7910 Charlotte Dr
256-859-9050

Bookstore

Store hours

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Mobile, AL

Mobile Public Library
701 Government St

Ongoing

Mobile, AL

Friends' Book Nook
Spring Hill College
behind Murray Hall
4000 Dauphin St.
251-380-2245

Bookstore

Thu noon-4, Sat 10-4

Mobile (Cottage Hill), AL

Cottage Hill Branch Library
5025 Cottage Hill Rd
251-470-7772

Ongoing

Mobile (Mooreer), AL

Mooreer/Spring Hill Branch Library
4 McGregor Avenue S
251-470-7770

Ongoing

Mobile (Parkway), AL

Parkway Branch Library
1924-J Dauphin Island Parkway
251-470-7766

Ongoing

Mobile (Saraland), AL

Saraland Library
111 Saraland Loop
675-2879

Ongoing

Mobile (Tillman's Corner), AL

Tillman's Corner Branch Library
5451 Halls Mill Rd., Ste. 10
251-661-4578

Ongoing

Mobile (Toulminville), AL

Toulminville Branch Library
2318 St. Stephens Rd
438-7075

Ongoing

Odenville, AL

Odenville Public Library
200 Alabama St
205-629-5901

Ongoing

Fri 9-2
2,000-5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; .10-$5
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Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach Public Library
at Orange Beach Community Center
27235 Canal Rd
251-981-2923

Jan

Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2
Preview: Thu 6pm; Friends, join at door
Sale includes books, tapes & DVDs
Book & Bake Sale

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Ozark, AL

Ozark-Dale County Public Library
416 James St.
334-774-5480

April

Sat 9-noon
10,000 books; 80% hardcover; sorted
Plant sale, bake sale

Ongoing

Southside, AL

Southside Public Library
2138 AL-77
256-442-6217

Bookstore

Library hours
Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1

Sylacauga, AL

B.B.Comer Memorial Library
Donna Dickey Bookstore
314 North Broadway Ave
256 249-0961

Bookstore

Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5, Tue, Thu 9-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun 1-4

Troy, AL

Troy Public Library
300 N. Three Notch St.

Bookstore

Library hours
Paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50

Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa Public Library
1801 Jack Warner Parkway
205-345-5820

Oct 5; Nov 2; Dec 7; Jan 4, 2025; Feb 1, 2025; March 1, 2025; April 5, 2025; May 3, 2025; June 7, 2025; July 5, 2025

Sat 11-2
Stuff a Sack Sale: $25. Includes all regular priced items- Books, Records, Mags, VHS Tapes, Books On Tape, Cassettes. Does not include special priced editions, CDs, DVDs, CD audio books

Ongoing

Mon-Thu 9-6; Fri noon-4, first & third Saturdays of each month 9-2
Paperbacks $1-$2; hardcovers $2; mags .10, A/V .50-$3
Discount specials on new category each month

Vestavia Hills, AL

Vestavia Hills Public Library
1221 Montgomery Hwy
205-978-0155

Bookstore

Library hours

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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 17 - 20

2024 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
Approximately 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- 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, October 17
- Friends Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only
Friday, October 18
- Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
Saturday, October 19
- (1/2 off all items* for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)
- General Admission $5) 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free)
Sunday, October 20
- Bag of Books Day: $10 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
Under 18 years old free ???????ALL DAYS
Sunday sale is held in conjunction with Fall Family Fun Day at CSU Extension (same address)
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

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Citrus Springs, FL

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

Oct 4 - 7

The sale location has been opened as a Red Cross Disaster Recovery Shelter.
No firm new dates have been determined yet for the book sale.
Book Sale Finder will publish the details here once the sale has been rescheduled.

Citrus County opened this Disaster Recovery Shelter on Saturday, September 28. The shelter is located at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs, Florida 34434.

A Disaster Recovery Shelter provides a place for those who are temporary displaced from their home due to Hurricane Helene. The shelter is managed by the American Red Cross who will provide a place to sleep, meals and disaster case management to assist those in finding a permanent location or other services. If you plan on coming to the shelter, you are only provided with a cot and blanket. Be sure to bring toiletries and other personal items including anything else to make your stay more comfortable.

Transportation services
Citrus County Transit provides transportation at no cost to an open shelter or other safe location within Citrus County. To book transportation, please call: (352) 527-763

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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

Watch here for details on the next great enormous Book Sale!

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Orlando, FL

Friends Bookstore
Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
407-835-7496

3rd floor

Nov 14 - 17

Friends of Orange County Library System Welcome you to Another Great Book Sale Weekend
Presenting More Than 20,000 Books!
- 40% donated; 80% hardcover
- Sorted into categories for a pleasant shopping experience!
PLUS: CDs, DVDs .25
- Collectible VHS 2/.25
November 14 to November 17, 2024
Friends Member Preview Sale
- Thursday, 4 pm to 6 pm
- A current Friends membership is required for entrance, and memberships will be sold at the door
General Public Sale
- Friday, 10:30 am to 5 pm
- Saturday, 10:30 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, 1:30 pm to 5 pm
Collection was not 'picked over' - all the donations are in the sale!
No buyer restrictions
Friends members receive 10% off
- Click Here to Join the Friends
Same Day Receiving Dock Pickup Available
Upcoming Book Sale Weekends

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St. Simons Island, GA

Literary Guild of St. Simons Island
Simons Casino Atrium
530 Beachview Dr
419-344-7793

(Atrium in front of St. Simons Library)

Oct 18 - 20

Literary Guild of St. Simons Island BOOK SALE
Sale Dates: October 17 - October 20, 2024
- Thursday, 3 pm to 6 pm (member preview) (join at the door for $10)
- Friday, 10 am to 4 pm
- Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm ($10 Bag at 2 pm), bags supplied.
- Sunday, Half Price Day, Noon to 3 pm
THOUSANDS of BOOKS!
- Donated books - sorted into categories
We are "dealer friendly" and allow handheld scanners at our sales.
Cash, Checks, Credit and Debit cards accepted
Ample parking
Proceeds from our semi-annual fundraisers benefit St. Simons Island Public Library.
Visit us online at litguildssi.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LGSSI
Additional information: help@litguildssi.org

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Lexington, KY

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

(Conference Room A)

Oct 18 - Nov 2

Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
HUGE BOOK SALE!
October 18 & 19: Members Only
- or join online in advance: HERE
- Memberships available at the door
  - Pre-opening table to verify membership to help traffic flow.
- October 21 through November 2: General Public Invited - Open to Everyone
- October 31, November 1, and November2: Bag Days
  - Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $10 (bags and boxes provided)
Sale hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday closed)
OVER 35,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS! (+ 30,000 in store!)
- Restocking Weekly!
- Free bottled water on members' days, weekends and bag days
Great Prices
- Children's paperbacks: $0.50
- Children's hardbacks: $1.00
- Adult paperbacks: $1.00
- Adult hardbacks: $2.00
Cash, Card, and Check accepted
Two Hour parking validation free in the Library Garage
Renew here HERE and get access to the early Member's Days, daily benefits, and the satisfaction of supporting the library:
Assistance provided for large purchases
For questions call (859) 231-5505 or email Simon Boes: sboes@lexpublib.org

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Kenner, LA

Big Book Sale!
Friends of Jefferson Public Library
at Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd. at the Lake
504-455-BOOK (2665)

Kenner is in the greater New Orleans area

Oct 25 - 27

Friends of the Jefferson Public Library Present One of the Largest Book Sales in the New Orleans Area!
Over 65,000 Items
- Gently used adult and children's books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs, and records, most priced from 50¢ to $3.00
October 25 - 27, 2024
- Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Free admission and free parking
Auction Items
- The Birds of America by John James Audubon, a reprint of the original book with beautiful illustrations
- The Cultures of Native North Americans, the life, history, and material and spiritual achievements of the indigenous people of North America
- The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War by George B. Davis
- The Great American Pin-up by Charles Martignette and Louis Meisel
Cash and credit and debit cards accepted. (We regret that we cannot accept checks)
More Information: Call 504 455-2665 or e-mail friendsJPL@Yahoo.com

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Jefferson City, MO

Over 100,000 Items!
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education)
at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
537 Route T
573-634-2464

From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.

March 12 - 15, 2025

One of the Largest Used Book Sales in the Midwest!
Where will you find over 100,000 Items?
It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus!
There’s something for everyone!
- Books
- Movies
- Music
- Puzzles - and more!
Sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories!
This huge sale runs from March 12 to 56, 2025
Preview Sale, March 12
- Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
- Admission is $5 per person (including children in arms or strollers
Free admission, March 13-15
- Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
We restock Wednesday evening and Thursday and Friday until everything runs out - Come back again and again!
Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars – A bargain hunters dream come true!
- We accept cash, check or credit card
Friday all items are half-price
Saturday it’s $5.00 per box!
All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE.
Amazing deals! You will enjoy this CLEAN, WELL ORGANIZED sale!

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Dayton, OH

Book Fair Foundation, Inc.
Annual Dayton Book Fair
at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Road
937-999-4491

(Just off US 35)

Nov 8 - 10

53^rd ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR - GIANT BOOK SALE!
One of the largest sales in the country!
The donations continue to pour in-- and we expect to have around 200,000 items this year.. More than 80 categories!
November 8 to 10, 2024
- Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  - $10 Admission: Wrist bands will be on sale in October via our website www.daytonbookfair.comw
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.FREE admission
  - Silent auction on Saturday at 4 p.m
- Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission
  - Sunday is bag day -- everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included)
  - Teachers and nonprofits check our website for details HERE for special shopping on Sunday (Must register by November 9, 2023)
NEW THIS YEAR! 16 gaylords of totally unsearched donations in addition to our usual organized categories
Also featuring: Large collection of books related to JRR Tolkien
- Several dozen cartons of classic works in sociology
Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers!
User-friendly sale with great amenities:
- Pleasant climate controlled environment
- Ajacent free parking
- Food is available on site
We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes.
Proceeds benefit local non-profits chosen each year.
For more info www.daytonbookfair.com or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/daytonbookfair
And while you're here, don't forget to check out our newest project, Rabbit Hole Books, a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton this year!

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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 22^nd
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, February 23^rd
- 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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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, 2025

250,000+ ITEMS!
- Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster
Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets
This year's sale also includes hundreds of unique Fine Arts books
- Painting books Photography books and more!
- Unique collections from several sources
All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
Sale Dates: June 20 to 22
- Friday, 7AM-8PM
- Saturday, 9AM-8PM
- Sunday, 9AM-6PM Half-Price Day!!
Great Prices
- About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks
- The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more!
- Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
- PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID
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