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November, 2024
30-12/22Littleton


December, 2024
5-15Lafayette
6-7Estes Park
6-7Frisco
6-7Lamar
7-8CentennialHoliday Sale
7-8Georgetown
12-14Longmont
13-16Boulder
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Future Sales

January, 2025
3-4Lamar
31-2/2Fort Collins

February, 2025
7-8Lamar
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Longmont

March, 2025
7-8Lamar
8-9Colorado Springs
12-15Jefferson City, MOOver 100,000 Items!
?Walsenburg

April, 2025
4-5Lamar
10-12Baton Rouge, LABig Sale
12-13Westminster
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
?Frisco
?Longmont
?Salida

May, 2025
2-4Fort Collins
2-3Lamar
2-4LovelandSpring Book Sale
3Alamosa
24-26Georgetown
?Golden
?Penrose

June, 2025
6-7Lamar
7Alamosa
20-22Lancaster, PABig Sale
?Telluride

July, 2025
4-6Georgetown
4Granby
4-5Lamar
5Alamosa
18-19Ouray
?Centennial
?Mancos

August, 2025
1-2Lamar
2Alamosa
2Del Norte
16-17Lake George
30-9/1Georgetown
?Castle Rock
?Frisco
?Pagosa Springs
Alamosa, CO


Spines FOL book shed
behind Alamosa Post Office
505 3rd St
719-589-6592

(located north of PO & west of the skate park)


May 3, 2025; June 7, 2025; July 5, 2025; Aug 2, 2025
  • Sat 9-2
  • Thousands books; plus DVDs, CDs, mags, sheet music; .50-$2; also a free table
  • Members receive 20% discount with card


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Individual shopping appointments are also available to anyone with a potential purchase of $50 or more.
  • Individual appointments to drop off book donations during the winter.
  • Please contact Allyn at 719-588-9410 or Patty at 719-937-2346 for either type of appointment.
Aspen, CO

Pitkin Cty Library
120 N. Mill St.
970-429-1900

Ongoing
  • Mon-Fri 10-2, Sat noon-3, occasional evenings
Aurora, CO

Friends of Aurora Public Library
Book Outlet
2243 S. Peoria St.
720-747-7977

Bookstore
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10-6
  • Sorted
Boulder, CO

Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave
983-888-0698

Dec 13 - 16
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
  • Sale in the Bookstore


Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 1,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1
  • Credit cards accepted
Broomfield, CO

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library
3 Community Park Rd
720-887-2340



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; DVDs $1
  • Continually restocked
Brush, CO

East Morgan County Library
500 Clayton St
970-842-4596

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Book carts: 1 in foyer, one beside Activity Room
Caņon City, CO

Cañon City Public Library
516 Macon Ave
719-269-9020



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Restocked daily
Castle Rock, CO

Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair
Douglas County Fairgrounds Road
303-761-3755



Aug

Watch for details on the next Fair!
Centennial, CO

Arapahoe County Libraries
Sale location: Smoky Hill Library
5430 S Biscay Circle
303-542-7279

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Centennial, CO

Friends of the Arapahoe Library District
at Southglenn Library
6972 S Vine St
303-LIBRARY

(Located near the parking garage at the Streets at Southglenn)

July

Watch this spot for details on SUPER SIDEWALK SALE!

Bookstore
  • Library hours

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Centennial, CO



Friends of Arapahoe Libraries
Koelbel Library
5955 South Holly Street
80121
303-542-7279


Dec 7 - 8

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Colorado Springs, CO

East Library
5550 N. Union Blvd
719-531-6333, ext 1461



March 8 - 9, 2025
  • Sat 10-4, Sun 11-3
  • Preview: Fri 4-7, Friends, join at door
  • 20,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Some books sold online
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-7, Fri, Sat 10-5
  • Paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $1 & up; children's .50 & up; mags .25 & up, CD $1 & up, video $1.50 & up
Colorado Springs, CO

Library 21C
1175 Chapel Hills Dr
719-531-6333



Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-7, Fri, Sat 10-5
  • $1 & up books; $1 & up% donated; .50 & up% hardcover; sorted
Colorado Springs, CO

Penrose Library
20 N Cascade Ave
719-531-6333

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-7, Fri, Sat 10-5
  • Paperbacks .
Crested Butte, CO

Crested Butte Library
507 Maroon St.
970-349-6535

Ongoing
Del Norte, CO

Del Norte Public Library
790 Grand Ave.
719-657-2633

Aug 2, 2025
  • Sat 8-1
  • 7,000 books; 30% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
Denver, CO

Book Stack
University Library Association
University of Denver, Mary Reed Bldg
2199 S University Blvd
303-871-2665

Bookstore
  • Tue 9-1
  • 50,000 books
  • Access by badge only. If you would like to get into the Book Stack call 303-8712665 and leave a message for someone to let you into the building.
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Monthly half price specials on selected genres
Elizabeth, CO

Elizabeth Branch Library
651 W. Beverly St.
303-646-3416

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Estes Park, CO

Cliffhanger Used Books
Estes Valley Library Friends
191 W Riverside Dr
970-586-8116



Bookstore
  • Daily 10-6. Mon 8-10am, members; join at door
  • 12,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; $1-$10
  • Credit cards accepted
Estes Park, CO

Estes Valley Library
335 E. Elkhorn Ave.
970-586-8116

Dec 6 - 7
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • 3,500 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Fort Collins, CO


Harmony Library
4616 S Shield
970-980-6638




Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025; May 2 - 4, 2025
  • Fri-Sun 9-6
  • Preview: Thu 6-8pm, members only
  • 3,000 books; 100% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$4
  • Credit cards accepted
Fraser, CO

Fraser Valley Library
421 Norgren Rd
970-726-5689

(Fraser is next door to Winter Park)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Fraser, CO

Friends of Fraser Valley Library
at Fraser Valley Recreation Center
1 Main St
970-726-5689

Ongoing
  • Center hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 7:30am-9pm, Sun 10-6
Frisco, CO

Summit County Library
Summit County Community Center
0083 Nancy's Place
970-668-4138

Dec 6 - 7; April; Aug
  • Fri, Sat 10-5
  • Preview: Fri 9:30-10, Friends
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
  • Some books removed to sell online
  • Credit/debit cards accepted ($10 minimum)


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Georgetown, CO

John Tomay Memorial Library
605 Sixth St.
303-569-2620

Dec 7 - 8; May 24 - 26, 2025; July 4 - 6, 2025; Aug 30 - Sept 1, 2025
  • 10-4 daily
  • 7,000 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2


Ongoing
  • Library hours: Mon-Wed 9-5, Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-2
  • 7,000 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
Golden, CO

Jefferson County Library Foundation
Whale of a Used Book Sale
at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
15200 W. 6th Avenue
303-403-5075




May

Watch this spot for details on the next Whale of a Book Sale!
Granby, CO

Granby Library
55 Zero St

July 4, 2025
  • July 4, 10-2
  • 2,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks 3/$1; hardcovers $2 or 3/$5
  • Family events


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Grand Junction, CO

Friends of Mesa County Libraries
Novel Idea Bookstore
at Central Library
443 N. 6th St.

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Highlands Ranch, CO

Highlands Ranch Library
9292 Ridgeline Blvd
303-791-7323

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5
  • 1500-2000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
    $2
  • Not picked over; no restrictions.
    We stock the highest quality used books and restock daily.
Lafayette, CO

Lafayette Public Library
775 E Baseline Rd
714-350-1501



Dec 5 - 15
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
  • 1,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$4
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours

CLICK HERE for conventions followed for free listings
Lake George, CO


Lake George Library
37900 Hwy 24
719-748-3812


Aug 16 - 17, 2025
  • Sat, Sun 9 AM 'til rain (usually 2-3 PM)
  • 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Lakewood, CO

Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library
Belmar Library
555 S Allison Parkway
303-403-5075



Bookstore
  • Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Sat 11pm-2pm, Sunday closed
  • 2,000 books; Most .50-$5
  • Friends Gift and Book Shop: Distinctive, collectible gifts including those literary themed as well as international selection of boxes, jewelry, animal, glass and wood collectibles
Lakewood, CO

Whale's Tale Books & Gifts
Colorado Mills Mall
14500 W Colfax Ave
720-813-6695

(Located in Neighborhood 5 next to Dick's Sporting Goods)


Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri noon-6, Sat 11-6, Sun noon-6
Lamar, CO

Lamar Public Library
102 E. Parmenter
719-336-4632



Dec 6 - 7; Jan 3 - 4, 2025; Feb 7 - 8, 2025; March 7 - 8, 2025; April 4 - 5, 2025; May 2 - 3, 2025; June 6 - 7, 2025; July 4 - 5, 2025; Aug 1 - 2, 2025
  • Fri, Sat 9-1 (first Fri, Sat of each month - holidays may change dates)
  • Paperbacks ,50; hardcovers $1
  • Cash only (no credit cards)
Littleton, CO

Bemis Library
6014 South Datura Street
303-795-3961



Nov 30 - Dec 22
  • Sale in the bookstore


Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1-$6
  • Some books sold online or at special sales
Longmont, CO

Longmont Library
409 4th Ave
303-437-7812



Dec 12 - 14; Feb; April
  • Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • Preview: Wed 4:30-8, Friends; join at door
  • Sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3; Sat $8/our bag, $10/your bag
  • Some books have been removed to sell online
    Credit cards accepted


Ongoing; Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks $1-$2; hardcovers $3; children's .50-$1
Loveland, CO

Loveland Public Library
300 N Adams
970-962-2712

Bookstore
  • Library hours

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Loveland, CO

Spring Book Sale
Friends of Loveland Public Library
at McKee Community Building at The Ranch
Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex
5260 Arena Circle
I-25 and Crossroads Blvd; Exit 259
970-962-2712

Scan below for our website and information about parking on Friday.friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org

May 2 - 4, 2025
  • Friends of the Loveland Library
    •  2025 Spring Used Book Sale 
  • Thousands of books sorted into over 60 categories and displayed.
    • Vintage Corner, Books, CD's, DVD's, more!
  • WHEN: May 2, 3, & 4 2025
    • Hardbounds
    • Paperbacks
    • Children's and Teen Books
    • CDs, DVDs, Records
    • Puzzles
    • Audio Books
    • Vintage Books
  • Friday, May 2:: 3 pm - 7 pm - Friends of the Library Preview
    • (You can join at the door!)
  • Saturday, May 3: 10 am - 4 pm - Open to the Public
  • Sunday, May 4: 11 am - 3pm - Open to the Public 
    • Bag Sale: Priced by the bag/container, starting as low as $5.00
  • COST: Free Admission & Free Parking (see friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org for Friday parking information
  • WHERE: McKee Community Building at The Ranch
    • (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex; 5260 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO; I-25 and Crossroads Blvd; Exit 259)
  • friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org folloveland@gmail.com
Mancos, CO

Mancos Public Library
211 W 1st St
970-533-7600

July
  • Fri 10-3, Sat 11-3
  • Preview: Thu 5:30-7pm, Friends; join at door $10/yr.. Ice cream social
  • 5,000 books; 60% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1per pound
  • Mancos Days Festival in Boyle Park Grand reunions and vendors both food and retail sale, music, baseball tournament, volleyball tournament, horseshoe tournament, Saturday parade from 10-11.
New Castle, CO

New Castle Branch Library
402 Main St
970-984-2346

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Ouray, CO


Ouray Public Library
at Community Center
320 6th Ave. City Hall
(upstairs, elevator available)
970-325-4616


July 18 - 19, 2025
  • Fri 1:30-7, Sat 9-3
  • "Thousands" of books; sorted; no buyer restrictions; donation; plus "tons" of DVDs $1-$3
Pagosa Springs, CO

Friends of the Library
at Community Methodist Church
434 Lewis St.
970-264-2209



Aug
  • Fri 9-3, Sat 9-noon
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50-$1; .50-$3
Penrose, CO

Penrose Community Library
35 7th Ave
719-372-0522

May
  • Sat 10-3
  • 700 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
Pueblo, CO

Pueblo City-County Library District
Books Again Bookstore
622 S. Union Ave
719-553-0340

Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4
Salida, CO

Salida Regional Library
405 E. Street
719-539-4826

April
  • Sat 9-2
  • Paperbacks .25 or 6/$1; hardcovers $1; A/V $1
Silverthorne, CO

Friends of the Library book shop
Silverthorne Outlet Stores

Bookstore
Telluride, CO

Wilkinson Public Library
100 W Pacific Ave
970-728-4519

June
  • Fri, Sat 10-6
  • Preview: Fri 9-10, Friends; join at door $5
  • "Thousands" of books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
Walsenburg, CO

Spanish Peaks Library
405 Walsen Ave
719-738-2774



March
  • Thu, Fri 10-3
  • Hundreds of books; 335% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1 or Boxes from $5 to $10


Ongoing
Westminster, CO

College Hill Library
3705 W. 112th Ave
303-503-3530

April 12 - 13, 2025
  • Sat, Sun 1-5
  • 1,600 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5


Ongoing
  • Library hours

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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 26 - 30, 2025

Watch here for details on the big Spring 2025 Book Sale!

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Baton Rouge, LA



Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
LSU John M.Parker Agricultural Coliseum
225-578-5925





April 10 - 12, 2025
  • Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar
  • April 10 through 12, 2025
    • Friday 9 am to 7 pm
    • Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
    • Sunday 9 am to 4 pm 
  • More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
  • Collectors' Area offers rare and many books of special interest!
  • We offer a huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South
  • Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back!
  • Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted
  • Attention dealers! Scanners allowed at tables only.
  • Free admission and parking
  • Important! There is no previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar!
  • Huge venue! Many books on display!
  • Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries
  • Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries

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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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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.
  • UHSBooksale@gmail.com
  • Facebook

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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



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