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October, 2024
9/27-10/31AddisonBOGO!
4-6Antioch
4-5Beecher
4-6BolingbrookBig Sale
4-6Dearborn, MIBig Sale
4-6Hampshire
4-19Red Bud
4Troy
5-6Carbondale
5-6Chicago (Edgewater)
5Colfax
5Marine
5Sterling
6Union
7-12Herrin
10-27Genesee Depot, WIBig Sale
10-12Oak Brook
11-13Cary
12Batavia
12Brighton
12-14Chicago (Hyde Park)
12Lansing
12Marengo
12Urbana
13Ann Arbor, MIBook Fair
14-19Palos Park
16-18Chicago
17-20Golden, COMega Sale!
17-21Saint Joseph, MOCheck This
18-11/2Lexington, KYBig Sale
18-20PalatineExceptional
18-22Washington
19-20McHenry
19-20Mount ProspectBig Sale
19-20Park Ridge
19Troy
20Edwardsville
23-26Ann Arbor, MIBig Sale
25-26Northbrook
25-26Rock Island
26-30Gainesville, FLBig Sale
?AnnaCheck This
?Galesburg
?Gillespie
?Lisle
?Mattoon
?Peoria
?Winnetka
Sales in November and beyond...
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Bolingbrook
Carbondale
Champaign
Chatham
Decatur
Freeport
Glenview

Gurnee
Highland Park
Homewood
Jacksonville
La Grange Park
Lanark
Marengo
Moline

Pekin
Peoria
Quincy
Rockford
Rolling Meadows
Romeoville
Wilmette
Woodstock

Ongoing Sales

Algonquin
Alsip
Alton
Aurora
Batavia
Belvidere
Berwyn
Bethany
Bloomingdale
Blue Island
Brookfield
Calumet City
Chicago (Hamlin Park)
Chicago (South Shore)
Chicago (West Addison)
Chicago Ridge
Clarendon Hills
Danvers
De Kalb
Deerfield
DeKalb
Des Plaines
Elburn
Elgin
Elmwood Park

Eureka
Evergreen Park
Forest Park
Fox Lake
Fox River Grove
Frankfort
Franklin Park
Glencoe
Grayslake
Harvey
Highwood
Hinsdale
Huntley
Indian Head Park
Jerseyville
Kaneville
Lemont
Lincolnshire
Matteson
McHenry
Mendota
Midlothian
Morton Grove
Mundelein
Naperville

New Lenox
Northbrook
Oak Lawn
Orland Park
Palatine
Palos Heights
Palos Hills
Park Forest
Park Ridge
Pecatonica
Peoria
Peru
Princeville
Red Bud
Ridge Farm
Roselle
Round Lake
Salem
Stickney
Urbana
Villa Park
Waukegan
Westchester
Zion

Future Sales

November, 2024
1-2Edwardsville
1Troy
2Colfax
2Morrison
2-3Western Springs
4-7Green Bay, WIBig Book Sale!
5Jerseyville
7-9Belvidere
7-16Freeport
8-10Arlington HeightsFall Book Sale!
8-10Dayton, OHBig Sale
8-10Lemont
9Batavia
9Brighton
9Glen Ellyn
9Lansing
14-16Princeton
15-16Charleston
15-17DeKalb
15-16Grayslake
15-17Rolling Meadows
16Troy
22-23Elgin
29Glen Ellyn
30Effingham
?Urbana
?Waukegan

December, 2024
3Jerseyville
5-8Louisville, KYBig Sale
6-9Terre Haute, INBig Sale
6Troy
7Colfax
7-8Huntley
14Batavia
14Brighton
14Lansing
21Troy
?Geneva

January, 2025
3Troy
4Alton
4Colfax
7Jerseyville
11Batavia
11Brighton
11Lansing
18Troy
24-25Rock Island
31-2/1Edwardsville
?Glen Ellyn
?Mokena
?Springfield
?Wheeling

February, 2025
1Alton
1Colfax
1Midlothian
4Jerseyville
7Troy
8Batavia
8Brighton
8Lansing
15Troy
22-23Kennett Square, PA50,000+ Books!
?Anna
?Breese
?Charleston
?Highland Park
?Marengo

March, 2025
1Alton
1Colfax
4Jerseyville
7Troy
8Batavia
8Brighton
8Lansing
12-15Jefferson City, MOOver 100,000 Items!
15Troy
21-23DeKalb
?Algonquin
?Carbondale
?Elgin
?Fairview Heights
?Glen Ellyn
?Glencoe
?Roselle

April, 2025
1Jerseyville
3-12Freeport
4Troy
5Alton
5Colfax
12Batavia
12Brighton
12Lansing
19Troy
25-27Cary
25-26Rock Island
?Charleston
?Des PlainesBig Sale
?Evergreen Park
?Mascoutah
?Saint Charles
?Sterling
?Urbana
?Washington
?Waukegan

May, 2025
1-3Wood River
2-3Edwardsville
2-17Red Bud
2Troy
3Alton
3Colfax
3-4Park Ridge
6Jerseyville
10Batavia
10Brighton
10Lansing
17Troy
29-31Granite City
?Belleville
?Bensenville
?Cherry Valley
?Galesburg
?Glen Ellyn
?Lisle
?Marine
?McHenry
?Mokena
?Winnetka

June, 2025
3Jerseyville
6Troy
7Alton
7Colfax
7Midlothian
14Brighton
14Lansing
20-22Lancaster, PABig Sale
21Troy
27-28Macomb
?Anna
?Chicago
?Effingham
?Geneva
?Glencoe
?Naperville
?Springfield
?Winnetka

July, 2025
1Jerseyville
4Troy
5Alton
5Colfax
12Batavia
12Brighton
12Lansing
12-13Oak Park
13Union
19Troy
25-26Rock Island
?Algonquin
?Bourbonnais
?Chicago
?Glen Ellyn

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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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Gainesville, FL


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

(Across from Truist Bank)


Oct 26 - 30

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Addison, IL


BOGO!
SCARCE-LY USED Books & Records
800 South Rohlwing Rd (Rt 53)
Unit D
630-545-9710

(School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education)



Sept 27 - Oct 31
  • 100's of adult fiction & nonfiction - soft & hard cover
  •  Buy One, Get One Free!  (equal or lesser value)  
    • Most books are $3 or less!
  • Popular titles!
  • Excludes sets, vintage, specialty marked books and children's books
  • September 27th to  October 31st
    • Hours:
      • Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
      • Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon
  • All proceeds directly support our environmental education nonprofit SCARCE.


Bookstore
  • Shopping "used" helps you save money while also keeping rare, vintage titles out of landfills.
  • Visit SCARCE-LY USED today to explore our collection!
  • Over 10,000 Vinyl records Thousands of book titles - excellent condition
  • Vintage Classic sets
  • **NEW** children's books
  • Well organized. Fully accessible.
  • Monday to Friday, 9-4:30, Saturday 9-noon
  • Credit cards accepted
  • **100% of proceeds go to support our Non-profit SCARCE.org
Algonquin, IL

Algonquin Area Public Library
Eastgate Branch
115 Eastgate St.
847-658-4343

March; July

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Algonquin, IL

Harnish Main Library
2600 Harnish Dr
847-458-6060

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 100 books; 98% donated; not 'picked over'; $2+
Alsip, IL

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
11960 S Pulaski
708-371-5666

Ongoing
Alton, IL

Friends of Hayner Library
327 State St
618-462-4396 (Mon. mornings only)

(Corner of 4th & State Sts)


Jan 4, 2025; Feb 1, 2025; March 1, 2025; April 5, 2025; May 3, 2025; June 7, 2025; July 5, 2025
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; .25-.50


Ongoing
  • L;IBRARY CLOSED FOR ROOF REPAIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
  • 15,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-.50

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Anna, IL


Stinson Memorial Library
409 S Main Street
618-833-2521

Oct

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Feb; June
  • Sat 10-2, Sun 1-3
  • Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $5
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sun $5/bag (bags provided)
Antioch, IL

Antioch Library Friends
757 Main St
847-395-0874

Oct 4 - 6
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-3
  • 1,500 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2

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Arlington Heights, IL

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




Nov 8 - 10
  • Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Fall Used Book Sale
    • Friday November 8: 6 pm - 8 pm Members' Night (Membership required)
    • Saturday November 9: 9 am - 4 pm Adults’ and Children’s Sales
    • Sunday November 10:
      • Noon - 3 pm Children’s $8 Bag Sale
      • Noon - 4 pm Adult Sale (no discounts)
  • Friday Members Night (Numbers Available for Members' Night November 8 starting at 9 am):
    • A person must be a member to enter Members Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at https://www.ahml.info/friends ($5 individual, $10 family)
    • To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the 2nd floor reception desk beginning Friday November 8 at 9 am.
  • Friday Members Night Line-Up: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry. Members may enter using their paper or digital card or a number from the Membership table, after those with numbers have gone in.
  • The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance.
    • Adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction, vintage books, books in foreign languages; DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records, audiobooks, Great Courses.
    • Children’s sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, comics, video games, toys and games, DVDs and CDs.
  • Auction and Buy-It-Now items will be for sale on the 2nd floor.
    • Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday at 2 pm.
    • Buy It Now features unique books and items; BIN sales continue through Sunday November 10 at 2 pm.
  • Sale Requirements & Information
    • Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salerooms.
    • Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.
    • Everyone's patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.
  • The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards and PayPal for payment.
  • Questions? Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call 847-506-2663

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Aurora, IL


Eola Road Branch Library
555 S. Eola Rd.
630-264-3400


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Batavia, IL

Batavia Public Library
10 S Batavia Ave. (Rte. 31)
630-879-8220



Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14; Jan 11, 2025; Feb 8, 2025; March 8, 2025; April 12, 2025; May 10, 2025; July 12, 2025
  • Sat 9-1
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 90% donated
  • Stock replenished several times a week.
Beecher, IL

Beecher Community Library
660 Penfield St.
708-946-9090

Oct 4 - 5
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 9-noon
  • 500 books; 0% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
Belleville, IL

Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Book Bazaar
Belle-Clair Exposition Center
200 South Belt East
618-257-5545



May

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Belvidere, IL

Ida Public Library
320 N. State St
815-708-9497



Nov 7 - 9
  • Thu 10-7:30, Fri 10-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Wed 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door
  • 6,000 books; 85% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bensenville, IL

Bensenville Community Public Library
200 S Church Rd
630-766-4642

May
  • Sat 9-1
  • 2,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
  • Limited selection of flowers and vegetable plants and houseplants available for purchase.
Berwyn, IL

Berwyn Public Library
2701 Harlem Ave
708-795-8000 ext 3096

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1
Bethany, IL

Marrowbone Public Library
216 West Main St.
217-665-3014

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Bloomingdale, IL

Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Blue Island, IL

Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.
708-388-1078

Ongoing
  • Library hours

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Bolingbrook, IL



Friends of Fountaindale Library
300 W Briarcliff Road
630-759-2102




Oct 4 - 6
  • Friends of Fountaindale Library Book Sale
  • FEATURING FULL TABLES!!
  • A room packed with books, childrens books. and more!
    • Nonfiction, Fiction and Foreign Language books.
  • Books donated from the community and from the library
  • Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6
    • Friday, October 4, 3:00 to 5:00 pm 
      • Open to members only or $2.00 admission
    • Saturday, October 5, 9 am to 10 am
      • Open to members only or $2.00 admission
      • Open to the public 10 am to 4 pm
    • Sunday, October 6
      • Open to the public noon to 3 pm
      • $5 Bag Sale (bag provided)
  • NOT picked over. NO buyer restrictions
  • Sorted into categories for easy shopping
  • Great Prices CASH OR CHECK ONLY
    • Hardcover books $1; Large Paperbacks $1
    • Small Paperbacks.$.50
    • DVD's . $.50, DVD sets $1, CD's $1
    • Children's books $.25-$.50
    • Some items specially pricedUnique and Rare 


Bookstore
  • Tue 10-4:30, Thu 4-8, Sun 1-5
  • 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
Bourbonnais, IL

Bourbonnais Public Library
250 W. John Casey Rd
815-933-1727

July
  • Fri, Sat 10-3
  • 4,000 books; 70% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; Recent books $5; A/V $1; Sat bag sale, using $5 library book tote
Breese, IL

St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary
at Breese Knight of Columbus Hall
480 North Walnut St
618-526-5351



Feb
  • Fri 10-7, Sat 10-2
  • Preview: Thu 10-11am, $6 fee; 11-8pm, $3 fee
  • 25,000 books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri 3pm half price, Sat half-price; Sat 2-4: $3/bag, 4-5: free
Brighton, IL

Brighton Memorial Library
held at 108 Ransom St.
618-372-8450

(held behind library on 108 Ransom St.)

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 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted
Brookfield, IL

Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Ave
708-485-6917



Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 (closed Sun in June, July, Aug))
  • 150 books; 100% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Calumet City, IL

Calumet City Public Library
660 Manistee Ave.
708-862-6220

Ongoing
Carbondale, IL

Carbondale Public Library
at Brush bldg. in Library parking lot
405 W Main St
618-457-0354

(Enter parking lot on Monroe St)

Oct 5 - 6; March
  • Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door $5
  • 20,000 books; 60% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1; Sun half price
  • No scanners
  • Weather could affect sale - check library website
Carbondale, IL

Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
605 Agriculture Dr
618-453-4305

Bookstore
Cary, IL

Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Rd
847-639-4210

Oct 11 - 13; April 25 - 27, 2025
  • Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Champaign, IL

FriendShop
Champaign Public Library
200 W. Green St
217-403-5395

Bookstore
  • Wed-Sun 1-4
  • 20,000+ books; 70% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; Most $2 or less
  • Credit cards accepted
    Some donated items go to the library collection; some items sold online.
    No restrictions
  • Magazine Clearance Sale during January; 25 cents each for back issues, hundreds of titles

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Charleston, IL


Booth Library
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
217-581-6072

(weather permitting; held outside near Library's south entrance)



April
  • Wed 9-4
  • 5,000 books; 70% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Charleston, IL

Charleston Carnegie Public Library
712 Sixth St
217-345-4913



Nov 15 - 16; Feb
  • Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-1:30
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Credit cards accepted
Chatham, IL

Chatham Area Public Library
600 E Spruce St
217-483-2713

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4
  • Books, audio books, movies, puzzles, large-print books, LPs, mags.; paperbacks .75 or as marked; hardcovers $2, 3/$5; children's .25-$1
  • Not picked over
  • Credit cards acceepted
Cherry Valley, IL

Cherry Valley Public Library
755 E State St.
815-332-5161

May
  • Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri,-Sun 9-5
  • Preview: Fri before, noon-4, $5 fee
  • 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2, last weekend $3/bag
  • Some books removed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted
Chicago, IL

Norwood Park Historical Society
5624 N Newark Ave.
312-513-2227

July
  • Sat 8-3
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$100
  • Yard sale
Chicago, IL

Ronald Williams Library
(near Foster & Kimball)
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
773-442-4400

Oct 16 - 18
  • Wed-Fri 8am-9pm
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Cash, checks, PayPal or Zelle
  • Free parking on west side of St. Louis Avenue, and along Bryn Mawr, btwn St. Louis and Pulaski. Paid Parking also available.
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 and Free Parking


June

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Chicago (Edgewater), IL

Edgewater Branch Library
6000 N Broadway
312-742-1945



Oct 5 - 6
  • Sat 10:30-4, Sun 1:30-4
  • 4,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $2-$3
  • Credit Cards accepted
Chicago (Hamlin Park), IL

Hamlin Park Branch Library
2205 W. Belmont
312-744-0166

Ongoing
Chicago (Hyde Park), IL

Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference
Held at: Kimbark Plaza
E 53th and Kimbark

Oct 12 - 14
  • Sat, Sun 9-5, Mon 9-2
  • 40,000 books; 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Mon $4/bag, $5/box

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Chicago (South Shore), IL


South Shore Branch Library
2505 E. 73rd Street
312-747-5281


Ongoing
Chicago (West Addison), IL

West Addison Branch Library
7536 W. Addison
312-746-4704

Ongoing
Chicago Ridge, IL

Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Ave.
708-423-7753

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Clarendon Hills, IL

Clarendon Hills Public Library
7 N. Prospect Ave
630-323-8188



Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30-9, Wed, Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
  • 200 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
  • Cart constantly replenished
Colfax, IL

Martin Township Public Library
132 W. Main St
(south end)

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 9-noon
  • 2,500 books; 30% donated; 40% hardcover; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
  • New books donated weekly and added to the others
Danvers, IL

Danvers Township Library
117 E Exchange St.
309-963-4269

Ongoing
  • Mon 1-9, Tue 9-8, Wed 9-5, Thu 1-9, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
  • 500 books; 25% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1/bag
De Kalb, IL

Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
815-753-9838

Ongoing
Decatur, IL

Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St
217-424-2900 x 133



Bookstore
  • Mon, Tue 10:30-2:30, Thu 3-6:30, 2nd and 4th sAt 9:30-12:30
Deerfield, IL

Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Rd
847-935-3311, x8895



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Suggested donation: HCs, CDs, DVDs, audio books $2; pbs $1
DeKalb, IL

DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St
815-756-9568

Nov 15 - 17; March 21 - 23, 2025
  • Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag

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DeKalb, IL


Northern Illinois University
Founders Memorial Library (Lobby)
217 Normal Rd
815-753-1094


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .50-$1
  • Stock turns over regularly
    Exact change appreciated
    Checks over $5 accepted

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Des Plaines, IL


Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922

Downtown, just south of Metra train station


April

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 475-500 books
Edwardsville, IL

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
406 Hillsboro Ave

Entrance from the back of the church, exit through the front door

Nov 1 - 2; Jan 31 - Feb 1, 2025; May 2 - 3, 2025

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Edwardsville, IL

Leclaire Parkfest
St. Andrew's Relay for Life Team
Leclaire Park
800 Hale Ave
618-656-1929

Oct 20
  • Sun noon-5
  • 3,000+ books; 100% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
  • Leclaire Parkfest: music, food, games, cars, etc.
Effingham, IL

Effingham Public Library
200 N Third
217-342-2464



Nov 30; June
  • Fri 9-2, Sat 9-noon
  • Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Elburn, IL

Town and Country Public Library
320 East North St
630-365-2244

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1; children's .25 & .50; DVD $1, audio books $2
Elgin, IL

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



March

Watch this spot for the next great sale!

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5
  • 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
  • Credit cards accepted
    Some valuable books may be removed to sell online
Elgin, IL

Northwest Bible Baptist Church
9N889 Nesler Rd



Nov 22 - 23
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-4
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50
  • Credit cards accepted
Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park Library
1 W Conti Parkway
708-395-1205

Ongoing
  • During Library Hours
  • 3 Bookcases of books
Eureka, IL

Melick Library at Eureka College
301 E. College Ave
309-467-6892



Ongoing
  • Mon-Fri during library hours
  • 1,200+ books; 40% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
  • Some more valuable items reserved for annual Homecoming book sale in the Fall

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Evergreen Park, IL


Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 S Troy Ave
708-422-8522


April
  • Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions
  • Some books selected to sell elsewhere
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Fairview Heights, IL

Fairview Heights Library
10017 Bunkum Road
618-489-2070

March
  • Fri 10-4:30, Sat & Mon 10-3 (closed Sun)
  • 9,000+ books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat $5/bag; Mon $1/bag
  • Children must be accompanied by parents
Forest Park, IL

Forest Park Public Library
7555 W. Jackson Blvd
708-366-7171

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, videos, cds; .25-$1
  • New selections always added. Donations are appreciated.
Fox Lake, IL

Fox Lake District Library
255 E Grand Ave.
847-587-0198

Ongoing
  • Library hours
Fox River Grove, IL

Fox River Grove Public Library
407 Lincoln Ave
847-639-2274

Ongoing
  • Library hours M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; trade pb $1; children's .50; media $1, games, puzzles, etc: $1
  • Credit cards accepted ($1 added fee)
Frankfort, IL

Frankfort Public Library
21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd.
(S. side of Rte 30, between Harlem Av & Rte 45)



Ongoing
  • Library hours
Franklin Park, IL

Franklin Park Public Library
10311 Grand Ave
847-455-6016

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V .50
Freeport, IL

Voices Book Nook
Lincoln Mall
1255 W Galena Ave
815-821-2665



Nov 7 - 16; April 3 - 12, 2025
  • Store hours
  • Half price


Bookstore
  • Mon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-7
  • 60,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted
  • Some books sold online
  • All funds go to VOICES of Stephenson County, an organization that assists victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Galesburg, IL

Galesburg Public Library
40 East Simmons St
309-343-6118

Oct; May
  • Sat 9-4, Mon 9-1
  • Preview: Fri 5-7pm, $5 fee (Friends free)
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50 and up; Mon $1-$3/bag
Geneva, IL

Geneva Public Library
227 S Seventh St
630-232-0780

Dec; June
  • Fri noon-4, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 10-noon $5 entry fee
  • 10,000 books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun 1/2 price
  • Credit cards accepted

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Gillespie, IL


Friends of Gillespie Library
at 1st United Methodist Church
Rt. 16 West


Oct
  • Fri 6pm-8pm, Sat 8am-11am
  • Preview: Thu 6-8pm, $5 fee adults, $3 children 5-12
  • "Thousands" of books; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-$1; Media priced to sell
Glen Ellyn, IL

Glen Ellyn Public Library
400 Duane St
630-469-0879



Nov 9; Nov 29; Jan; March; May; July
  • 10,000 books; 90% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Sat 9-2
Glencoe, IL

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
847-835-5056

March; June
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noon
  • Preview: Fri 4:30-6:30, Only Glencoe residents who donate to the Friends
  • Thousands of books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4; Sun half price, Mon $4/bag


Ongoing
Glenview, IL

Glenview Library
1930 Glenview Rd
847-901-5910



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 100% donated
  • Each month various genres are priced half-off
    Some of the more valuable books have been listed online, but are available for purchase at the price listed online, minus postage.
    Store has occasional month-long sales in specific genres.
Granite City, IL

Friends of the Library
at Wilson Park Ice Rink
2900 Fehling Rd.
618-550-8334



May 29 - 31, 2025
  • Fri 4-8, Sat 9-noon
  • Preview: Thu 6-9; $6 fee, 2023 Friends members free
  • 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Sat $6/bag (provided)
  • ID (driver's license) required for checks
Grayslake, IL

Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313



Nov 15 - 16
  • Fri, Sat 10-3
  • 99% donated; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 750 books; 90% donated; 45% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Gurnee, IL

Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N O'Plaine Rd.
847-244-5150

Bookstore
  • Library hours
Hampshire, IL

Ella's Friends
at Prairie View Garden Center
48W130 Illinois Route 72
847-683-2727



Oct 4 - 6
  • Fri, Sat, Sun 10-4
  • 7,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Harvey, IL

Harvey Public Library
15441Turlington Ave.
708-331-0757

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 200 books, weekly rotating stock, 5% donated, 90% hardcover
Herrin, IL

Herrin City Library
120 N 13th St
618-942-6109



Oct 7 - 12
  • Sat noon-5, Mon-Thu 10-7
  • 600 books; 99% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2
  • Credit cards accepted

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Highland Park, IL


Highland Park Public Library
The Book Nook
494 Laurel Ave.
847-432-0216

(Lower Level)


Bookstore
  • Thursdays, Saturdays 10:30-4:30
  • 3,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25-$5
Highland Park, IL

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Rd
847-432-8900

(Enter through synagogue office doors)


Feb
  • Tue, Wed 1-6, then Sun 9-11
  • Hundreds of books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2; Sun $5/paper grocery bag
  • Credit cards accepted
Highwood, IL

Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave.
847-433-5404



Ongoing
Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
630-986-1976

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • $1-$3
  • 15 shelves constantly restocked
Homewood, IL

Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Hwy
708-799-9055

Bookstore
  • Sat 10-4
Huntley, IL

Corner Books
Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Rd
847-669-5386

Dec 7 - 8
  • Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 2-3:30, Friends, join at door
  • 5,000 books; 60% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books & A/V materials; .50 & up
  • New material added almost daily
Indian Head Park, IL

Indian Head Park Heritage Center
6250 S. Wolf Rd



Ongoing
  • Sat 10-3, Sun noon-3
  • 400-500 books; 100% donated; not 'picked over'; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; DVDs $1.50
Jacksonville, IL

Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
at York's Antique and Craft Mall
Booth #31
1847 South Main St.



Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
  • 4,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$3
Jerseyville, IL

Jerseyville Public Library
105 N Liberty St
618-498-9514

Nov 5; Dec 3; Jan 7, 2025; Feb 4, 2025; March 4, 2025; April 1, 2025; May 6, 2025; June 3, 2025; July 1, 2025
  • Tue 8:30am-8:pm
  • $3/bag


Ongoing
  • Library hours - Mon-Thu 8:30am-8:30pm, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun 1-4
  • Occasional monthly specials. Nov: Coookbooks. Dec: Gift quality
Kaneville, IL

Kaneville Public Library
at Kaneville Community Center
2 S 101 Harter Rd
630-557-2441



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25; hardcovers $1; trade pb .50; children's .25

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La Grange Park, IL


La Grange Park Library
555 North La Grange Rd.
708-352-0100




Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 (hours subject to volunteer availability)
  • 5,000+ books
  • Stock changes daily. Check out the "Collectables" case.
Lanark, IL

Friends of Lanark Public Library
Twice Sold Tales
Unique Mall
504 Illinois Rte 64
815-493-6366

Bookstore
  • Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon
  • 10,000+ books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50, 3/$1; hardcovers $1; like new books $2-$5; VHS 10/$1, audiobooks .50, DVDs $1
  • Not picked over. No restrictions. 100+ titles added weekly. Cash only
Lansing, IL

Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Ave
708-474-2447 x 122



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 10-2
  • Preview: Sat 9:30-10, Friends; join at door $10
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Lemont, IL

Lemont Public Library
50 E. Wend St



Nov 8 - 10
  • Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4
  • Preview: Fri 11-8, $5 admission
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Buy bag for $1 any time during sale and fill it for $4 on Sun (must use provided bag)
  • Credit cards accepted, minimum $5. No personal checks.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • no buyer restrictions
Lincolnshire, IL

Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
847-634-3650

Ongoing
  • Library Hours
  • Books, CDs, DVDs, audio books; .50-$2
Lisle, IL

Lisle Library
777 Front St.
630 971-1675



Oct; May
  • Fri 9:30-7:30, Sat 9:30-5
  • Preview: Thu 9:30-7:30, $2 fee
  • 20% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Macomb, IL

Friends of the Macomb Public Library
at Library Annex
109 E Jefferson St



June 27 - 28, 2025
  • Fri, Sat 9-4
  • Preview: Thu 4-5:30, Friends; join at door $10. First 12 books half price
  • 5,000 books; 95% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus 1,000 media: CDs, DVDs, audio books; paperbacks $1 & up; hardcovers $2 and up
  • Heritage Days
Marengo, IL

Marengo-Union Library
19714 E. Grant Hwy
815-568-8236

Oct 12; Feb
  • 9-3
  • 3,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25


Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .10-.50
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Marine, IL

Charles Gravius Memorial Library
202 E. Silver St.



Oct 5; May
  • Sat 8-4
  • 99% donated; 30% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25 each or $2/plastic bag (bags provided)
Mascoutah, IL

Mascoutah Public Library
3 West Church St
618-566-2562

April
  • Fri 8-6, Sat 8-4, Mon 9-7 (closed Sun)
  • Preview: Thu 3-7, Teachers and Educators only - no fee
  • 5,000 books; 75% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1

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Matteson, IL


Matteson Public Library
801 S. School Ave
708-748-4431


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mattoon, IL

Mattoon Public Library
1600 Charleston Ave
217-234-2621



Oct
  • Sat 8-noon
  • not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
  • Credit cards accepted
McHenry, IL

McHenry Public Library
809 Front St
815-385-0036

North Parking Lot, Entrance B


Oct 19 - 20; May
  • Sat 9-5, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Thu prior 5:30-8:30pm, Friends, join at door
  • 30,000 books; 85% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .50-$1
  • $10 charge to use a scanner at the sale.


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Mendota, IL

Graves-Hume Public Library
1401 W Main St

Ongoing
  • 100-150+ books; 80% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50
Midlothian, IL

Midlothian Public Library
14701 Kenton Ave
708-535-2027



Feb 1, 2025; June 7, 2025
  • Sat 9-3
  • 800 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted


Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5
Mokena, IL

Mokena Community Public Library
11327 W 195th St
708-479-9663

Jan; May
  • Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-3
  • Preview: Fri 10-10:30 and Sat 9-9:30 Friends; join at door
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
Moline, IL

Moline Public Library
3210 41st St



Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 10-4
Morrison, IL

Odell Public Library
307 S Madison St.
815-772-7323

Nov 2
  • Sat 9-2
  • 5,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
Morton Grove, IL

Morton Grove Public Library
6140 Lincoln Ave
847-965-4220.

Ongoing

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Mount Prospect, IL


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



Oct 19 - 20
  • Giant Fall Sale
  • 3 Room Sale!
    • Better and AV Room
    • Friend's Room
    • Large selection of $0.25 merchandise outside in the lower level garage
  • HOURS for 2024!
  • October 19 and 20
    • 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
  • October 2023 Highlights
    • Check out our new area in the Better Room - The GOLD MINE!
    • Be a Mount Prospector!
      • 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 Dynamite Picks!
  • October 2024 Sale Featured Items
    • 70+ Muscle/Classic Cars and their Designers Books, in like-new condition
    • 20+ Books, Scams/Financial Crimes and their perpetrators
    • 40+ Chilton and Other Car Repair Manuals, 1960's - 1970's, well loved, 50¢ each
    • 500+ Late 2023 and 2024 novels
    • 100+ Elementary Grades Student Workbooks
    • Craft Supplies
  • All books over 25¢: Nonfiction books are categorized. Fiction books are categorized and alphabetized.
  • CDs, DVDs, Books on CD, LPs, puzzles and games too!
  • Large selection of world language books.
  • 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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Mundelein, IL


Fremont Public Library
1170 N Midlothian Rd
847-566-8702


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Naperville, IL

AAUW - Naperville Area
at Washington Jr. High School
201 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540



June

Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Naperville, IL

Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave.
630-961-4100 x 6322

Ongoing
  • During library hours
  • 1,000 books; 80% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; A/V $1, mags .25
Naperville, IL

95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Dr.
630-961-4100 x 4902 (Shu-Mei)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
Naperville, IL

Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
630-961-4100 x 2203 (Pat)

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 1,000+ books; 70% hardcover; also books on tape, videos, and DVDs; .25-$3
New Lenox, IL

New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 10-8, Sat 10-2
  • 2,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; .50-$3
Northbrook, IL

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
847-272-6224

Oct 25 - 26
  • Fri, Sat 10-4
  • 2,500 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1


Ongoing
Oak Brook, IL

Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road (31st St)
630-368-7700



Oct 10 - 12
  • Thu 11:30-8:30, Fri 9:30-4:30, Sat 9:30-3
  • Preview: Thu 9:30-11:30, $5 fee
  • 7,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$3
Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 S Raymond Ave
708-422-4990

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 70% donated; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; mags .05
Oak Park, IL

Oak Park Public Library
834 W. Lake St.
708-383-8200

(cafeteria)

July 12 - 13, 2025
  • Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 2-4
  • 40,000+ books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Credit cards accepted

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Orland Park, IL


Orland Park Public Library
14921 S Ravinia Ave
708-428-5100


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 80% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2

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Palatine, IL


Palatine Public Library
700 N. North Court
847-358-5881 x 149

Oct 18 - 20
  • Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library
  • October 18, 19, and 20
    • Friday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    • $5 entry fee
    • Friends members free
  • Saturday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
    • Free admission
  • Sunday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
    • Free admission
    • Half-Price Day!
  • THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
    • 100% donated. No library discards.
    • Sorted into over 40 categories!
    • Fiction hardcover and paperback books alphabetized by author
    • Large selection of Great Courses for this sale and a large selection of CDs and DVDs, and TV Series Vinyl
  • Great Prices! 
    • Hardcover $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, Soft covers $1, Children's:  hardcover 50 cents, softcover 25 cents
    • Large supply of records $3
    • Large supply of video games $3
    • Large supply of puzzles at $2 each
    • CDs 50 cents, DVDs $1, BluRays $2
    • Large supply of audio books starting at $1
    • Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted
  • Specialty Room Featuring
    • Many signed books
    • Book sets
    • Rare and Gift quality books
    • Video games
    • Specialty A/V Sets
  • Guidelines for sale days:
    • MASKS OPTIONAL
    • No Strollers in sale rooms
    • Books cannot be set aside for later consideration.
    • NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED (INCLUDING CELL PHONES) FOR SCANNING
  • Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Hundreds of books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $2; trade pb $1; children's .50
Palos Heights, IL

Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S 71st Ave
708-448-1473

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 700 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover
Palos Hills, IL

Green Hills Library
8611 W 103rd St
708-598-8446

Ongoing
  • Sat 10-5, Sun noon-4, Mon-Fri 9-9
  • Books, movies, CDs, audiobooks
  • Always adding new selections.
Palos Park, IL

Palos Park Public Library
12330 Forest Glen Blvd
708-448-1530



Oct 14 - 19
  • Mon-Thu 9:30-8, Fri, Sat 9:30-5
  • 1,000 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2, Sat $5/bag
Park Forest, IL

Park Forest Public Library
400 Lakewood Blvd.
708-748-3731



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .25 or .50; hardcovers most $1; A/V $2-$3
Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge Library
20 S Prospect Ave
847-825-3123

Oct 19 - 20; May 3 - 4, 2025
  • Sat 9-3, Sun noon-2
  • Preview: Fri 4-7pm, Friends; join at door
  • not 'picked over'; .50-$2
  • No electronic equipment allowed


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books, DVDs, CDs, mags; Individually priced
  • Honor system: payment Please place cash or check in drop box located just outside the Quiet Reading Room doors.
Pecatonica, IL

Pecatonica Public Library
400 W. 7th



Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 500 books; 95% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; .50-$2
Pekin, IL

Pekin Public Library
301 South 4th St
309-347-7111



Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 2,000 books
Peoria, IL

Alpha Park Public Library
3527 Airport Rd.
309-697-3822

Ongoing

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Peoria, IL


Peoria Park District Noble Center
1125 W. Lake Ave.
309-681-2681

(Book Court: Lobby and Lower Level)



Oct
  • Sat 10-7, Sun noon-5, Mon Noon-7
  • 10,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .25-$5; Sun half price, Mon 75% off
  • Approx. 100 listed for sale online
  • Credit cards accepted


Bookstore
  • Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
  • 3,000 books
Peoria, IL

Peoria Public Library
107 N.E. Monroe St.
309-497-2141



Ongoing
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat noon-4
Peru, IL

Peru Public Library
1409 11th. St
815-223-0229

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • 3,500 books; 90% donated; 20% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2
Princeton, IL

Princeton Public Library
698 E Peru St
815-875-1331

Nov 14 - 16
  • Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10--2
  • 9,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$4
Princeville, IL

Lillie M. Evans Library
207 N. Walnut St.
309-385-4540

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Free-will donation
  • Small, rotating collection of books and movies
Quincy, IL

Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey St
217-223-1309 x 257



Bookstore
  • Tue-Sat 10-4
  • Some donated books selected to sell online
    Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate available for purchase
Red Bud, IL

Red Bud Public Library
925 S Main St.
618-282-2255

Oct 4 - 19; May 2 - 17, 2025
  • Fri 12:30-4:30, Sat 10-2
  • 400 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2


Ongoing
Ridge Farm, IL

Elwood Township Carnegie Library
104 N. State St.
217-247-2820

Ongoing
  • Tue-Fri 2-7, Sat 9-2
Rock Island, IL

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th Street

Oct 25 - 26; Jan 24 - 25, 2025; April 25 - 26, 2025; July 25 - 26, 2025
  • Fri, Sat 10-1
  • Fill a bag for a donation
Rockford, IL

Rockford Public Library
214 N Church St
815-965-7606

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, closed Sat, Sun
  • .25-$3
  • Some books sold online. No restrictions

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Rockford, IL


Friends of Rockford Public Library
East Branch Shop
6685 East State St
815-966-2788




Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu noon-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-1 (closed Sun)
  • 4,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .25-.50; hardcovers $1-$3; plus specials
  • Some books sold online. No restrictions
Rolling Meadows, IL

Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
847-259-6050

Nov 15 - 17
  • Fri noon-4:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun noon-4
  • Preview: Fri 9-noon, $5 fee
  • 9,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1


Bookstore
  • Booksale prices every day during library hours
Romeoville, IL

White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch
201 Normantown Rd.
815-886-2030

Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted
  • Max price is $1 each
Roselle, IL

Roselle Public Library
40 S Park St
630-529-1641

March
  • Sat 9:30-4, Sun 1-4
  • 2,500 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
Round Lake, IL

Round Lake Area Library
906 Hart Rd.
518-899-2285

Ongoing
Saint Charles, IL

St. Charles Public Library
One S 6th Ave
630-584-0076

April
  • Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
  • Sorted
Salem, IL

Bryan-Bennett Library
217 West Main St
618-548-7784

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • .25-$1
  • Books, mags, puzzles, videos
Springfield, IL

Lincoln Library
326 South 7th Street



Jan
  • Sat 10-2
  • 25,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2


June
  • LINCOLN LIBRARY ALLIANCE BIG OUTDOOR BOOK SALE!
  • ONE DAY ONLY; Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Over 15,000 Pre-sorted Books! 100% Donated.
  • Come out to support LINCOLN LIBRARY, SPRINGFIELD'S PUBLIC LIBRARY and browse our amazing selection of Adult and Children's books, Audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs!
  • Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day!
  • Free admission and plenty of parking
  • GREAT PRICES!
    • Mass Market Paperbacks & Most Children's books: $1 - BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
    • Trade Paperbacks: $1
    • Hardcovers: $2
    • Audiobooks: $1
    • CDs: $1
    • DVDs: $1
    • Specials and Vintage Books!
  • Cash, credit, and debit cards accepted!
  • The books have not been 'picked over' before the sale, and no limit.
  • No buyer restrictions
  • Goodwill will be onsite accepting donations!
  • All proceeds will be used to support Lincoln Library and literacy in our community
  • Check our website at www.LincolnLibraryAlliance.org
Sterling, IL

Sterling Public Library
102 W Third St
815-625-1370

Oct 5; April
  • Sat 9-noon
  • 1,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; children's .50; adult $1, A/V $1
Stickney, IL

Stickney-Forest View Library
6800 W. 43rd St
708-749-1050

Ongoing
  • Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
  • 150 books; 85% donated; 20% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 3/$1

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Troy, IL


Tri-Township Public Library
209 S. Main St.
618-667-9806


Oct 4; Oct 19; Nov 1; Nov 16; Dec 6; Dec 21; Jan 3, 2025; Jan 18, 2025; Feb 7, 2025; Feb 15, 2025; March 7, 2025; March 15, 2025; April 4, 2025; April 19, 2025; May 2, 2025; May 17, 2025; June 6, 2025; June 21, 2025; July 4, 2025; July 19, 2025
  • 9-noon
  • 3,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .10-$2
Union, IL

McHenry County Historical Society
6422 Main St
815-923-2267

Oct 6; July 13, 2025
  • Sun 10-2
  • 50% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
Urbana, IL

Urbana Free Library
210 W. Green St
217-367-4057



Nov; April
  • Fri, Sat 9-5:30, Sun 1-4:30
  • Preview: Thu 5-8:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 - NO SCANNERS at previes
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; sorted; Most $1 or less; Sat: Half Price; Sun: all books free
  • During sale set up, books may be purchased by Friends only. (No dealers allowed to help set up.)
  • Credit cards accepted


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Year round selection of used books in Friends Cafe, $2 each
Urbana, IL

UC Books To Prisoners
Independent Media Center
202 S Broadway
217-898-3258

Oct 12
  • Sat 9-5
  • 8,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
  • Credit cards accepted
Villa Park, IL

Villa Park Public Library
305 S Ardmore Ave.
630-834-1164

Ongoing
  • During Library hours
Washington, IL

Washington District Library
380 N Wilmor Rd
309-444-2241, 309-444-7621

Oct 18 - 22; April
  • Fri 1-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-6, Tue 9-8
  • 3,000 books; 65% donated; 33% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Fri, Sat $1 each; Sun .50 each, Mon $3/bag, Tue free or donation
Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Public Library
128 N County Street
847-623-2041

Nov; April
  • Sat 1-4:30
  • no buyer restrictions


Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Books valued at $10 or more are sold online
  • Credit cards accepted
Westchester, IL

Westchester Public Library
10700 Canterbury
(1600 south, 1/2 mile west of Mannheim Rd)
708-562-3573

Ongoing
  • Library hours
  • Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; mags .25
  • New books added every week
Western Springs, IL

Thomas Ford Memorial Library
800 W Chestnut St.
708-246-0520

Nov 2 - 3
  • Sat, Sun 8-2
  • 1,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; $1-$2; Sun 1/2 price sale
Wheeling, IL

Indian Trails Public Library
355 S Schoenbeck Rd
847-459-4100

Jan
  • Sat 10-2
  • Thousands of books; 85% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; .25-$2
  • No scanners until noon

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Wilmette, IL


Wilmette Public Library
1242 Willmette Ave
847-256-5025




Bookstore
  • Library hours
  • Thousands books; .50-$10
  • Credit cards accepted
Winnetka, IL

Christ Church
470 Maple
(Maple & Oak, 1 blk e of Green Bay)
847-446-2850

(Annex -West bldg)

June
  • Thousands of books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
  • Sat 8am-noon
Winnetka, IL

Winnetka Congregational Church
at Community House/Harkness Hall
620 Lincoln Ave
847-446-0575

Oct
  • Sat 8-2
  • "Thousands" of books; plus CDs, DVDs records
  • Rummage sale


May
  • Thu 7-3
  • Thousands of books
Wood River, IL

Wood River Public Library
326 E Ferguson Ave
618-254-4832

May 1 - 3, 2025
  • Thu 5-8pm, Fri, Sat 9-5
  • 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; children's .25; CDs, DVDs $1, BluRay $2, mags .10
Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Public Library
414 W Judd St
815-338-0542

Bookstore
  • Mon-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5
  • 3,000 books; 75% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1, a few $4
  • Not picked over; no restrictions
Zion, IL

Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680

Ongoing

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Terre Haute, IN


Vigo County Public Library
680 Poplar St.
812-232-1113

(7th & Poplar Sts, approx. 2 miles north of I-70)

Dec 6 - 9

Watch this spot for next Special Sale!

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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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Louisville, KY


Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
502-897-9845



Dec 5 - 8

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Ann Arbor, MI


Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
Michigan Student Union Ballroom
530 S. State St.
(corner of S. State and S. Univ.)
734-995-1891

Second floor


Oct 13
  • 44th Annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair
    • Sunday October 13, 2024, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • 30 dealers from across the country will be offering a wide variety of used and rare items
    • Books!
    • Maps!
    • Ephemera!
  • $5.00 donation requested that benefits the William L. Clements Library of the University of Michigan
  • For further information go to annarborbookfair.com annarborbookfair.com or contact Jay Platt at jplatt@provide.net or  734-995-1891
  • Near the center of University of Michigan campus. (Map)

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Ann Arbor, MI



JLC Book Sale
Washtenaw Farm Counsel Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
734-219-5659

Building E


Oct 23 - 26
  • Welcome to JLC’s Low Cost Community Book Sale
    • 30,000- 40,000 books!
    • More than 5,000 DVD's
    • Hundreds of audiobooks
    • Video Games
    • Puzzles
    • Board Games
  • The sale is held in a climate controlled building; restrooms available
  • October 23-26 Free Admission all 4 Days
  • PREMIUM ACCESS DAY:
    • Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm
    • All books are $4 or $2 during Premium Access Day
  • TEACHERS NIGHT
    • Wednesday 4 pm to 8 pm
    • Regular Prices to Teacher's/Homeschoolers who provide proof of teaching at checkout. No exceptions
    • Books may purchased without proof of teaching at the Premium Access Day prices.
  • GENERAL SALE
    • Thursday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm 
  • These books are WELL categorized
  • It's a treasure haven for booksellers. A massively valuable sale for both ebay and Amazon resellers!
  • Great Prices
    • Adult fiction/ Non-fiction books - $2. Children’s Books - $1
    • PREMIUM ACCESS DAY - BOOKS ARE $4 and CHILDREN'S BOOKS $2 (all day: 9 am to 8 pm)
    • DVD’s (not including seasons) - $3. DVD’s (seasons and box sets) -$5
    • Audiobooks - $3. Video Games (Xbox, Wii, Game Cube, Etc.) - $5
    • Puzzles - $3. Board Games -$5
  • Discount for Teachers and Homeschool Families:
  • We offer a 10% discount to any teacher or home school family regardless of which day you purchase your books. You simply need to prove that you indeed qualify (please bring proof). Homeschoolers, get creative with your proof :-) we will accept it.
  • We take cash or credit
  • Scanners are OK
  • See us on Facebook
  • We are a family-run community book sale

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Dearborn, MI


Presented by the American Association
of University Women-Dearborn
at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC)
14900 Ford Road

(2nd floor)


Oct 4 - 6
  • FALL BOOK & MEDIA SALE
  • Thousands of books neatly displayed in 40 categories -  and media!
  • Art, History, Military, Children, Cookbooks, Mystery, Collectibles, Reference, CD, DVD, and much more...
  • October 4, 5, 6, 2024
  • EARLY ENTRANCE- $15 fee
    • Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • FREE ENTRANCE
    • Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
    • Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
      • Sunday Bag Sale
  • Great Prices:
    • $1.00 & $2.00
    • Come back for Bag Sale day, Sunday! $8/bag 2 bags for $15
  • Accepting cash, checks, credit/debit cards
  • Elevator and curb transport assistance available!
  • Contact us at : Booksale.AAUW.dbn@gmail.com 
  • "Like" us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/AAUW.Dearborn.books
  • PROFITS FROM THE BOOK SALE FUND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

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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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Saint Joseph, MO


St. Joseph Public Library
at: Downtown Library
927 Felix St
816-236-2107

Oct 17 - 21
  • Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
  • Over 10,000 items
    • Books
    • DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
    • 20% donated, 80% ex-library
  • Sorted into 35 categories! Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
  • Sale Hours
    • Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Thursday, October 17: 2 pm - 3 pm (can join at door)
    • Thursday, October 17, 3 pm - 8 pm
    • Friday, October 18, 9 am - 5 pm
    • Saturday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm
    • Sunday, October 20, 11 am - 8 pm
    • Monday, October 21, 9 am - 8 pm
  • Great Prices!
    • Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
    • Sunday, October 20: ½ Price Day!
    • Monday, October 21: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
  • We accept payment by cash, check or card
  • For more informoation contact Jessica Poet at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us

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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
  • 53rd 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.
    • 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 22nd
    • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 23rd 
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • $10 bag sale all day Sunday!
    • Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag
  • 50,000+ Books for Sale!
  • All books are 100% donated. Books are not picked over before the sale.
    • 30+ sorted and priced genre categories for fiction and non-fiction excluding collectibles, childrens and classics. Separate tables for New Releases and Large Print
    • Extensive children’s area sorted by age/type of reader including Young Adult
    • Significant collection of rare and out of print books, sorted by genre
    • Large separate sorted paperback selection
    • Hand held scanners are allowed
    • Most books $1.00-$5.00
    • Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced.
    • CASH or CREDIT CARD accepted: NO CHECKS!
    • Strollers are only permitted if you have a small child.
      • Small umbrella strolers only - no wagons or pull-behind containers allowed
    • FREE Admission and free convenient parking
  • Large Volume Dealers are welcome; pre-registration is required. Book Sale Website
    • We have an special “cage” area specifically assigned to you that will allow you to store your books while you shop. Your purchases will be boxed and priced while you continue to shop. Please indicate your interest in coming by contacting us through our website to help with the check-in process
  • Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School.
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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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Genesee Depot, WI


Whistle-Stop Rare Books
S42W31260 WI-83
262-875-6875



Oct 10 - 27

BOOKSTORE IS CLOSING - Great deals to be found! We will continually be bringing in new inventory from our storage unit throughout the month.

  • Presented by Whistle-Stop Rare Books
  • October 10th thru October 27th
    • Thursday, October 10th 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
    • October 11th thru October 24th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Friday, October 25th thru Sunday, October 27th 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
    • Bag Days (25th-27th) $5 per bag
  • 10's of THOUSANDS OF ITEMS!
    • No library discards
    • Sorted
    • Fiction hardcover and paperback books
    • Classics, Antique, Vintage and Signed Books, Relilgion, Poetry, Art, Science & Nature, Essays, Sports & Outdoors, Philosophy, Young Adult, Children, etc.
    • Mixed Media
  • Great Prices - Priced to Sell Quickly!
  • Hardcovers $3, Softcovers $2, Mass Market Paperbacks $1, Childrens: hardcover $2, softcover $1
  • Cash and Credit Cards accepted (Business checks accepted)

Don't miss this sale!! See pictures of our bookshop on Facebook at Whistle-Stop Rare Books


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Green Bay, WI

Big Book Sale!
Brown County Library
515 Pine St
920 448-4400
Click here to Find Us On Facebook



Nov 4 - 7
  •  The Friends Fall BIG Book Sale 
  • Shop gently used large print, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, puzzles, and more!
  • THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS OF BOOKS
    • Sorted into categories
  • Plus an entire room of beautifully sorted children's items
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND BOXES
  • Advance Sale for Members Only November 4
    • Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm 
    • $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens
    • Registration will begin at 9:30 am
    • Friends Members enjoy the first chance to select books at the sale
  • General Sale Hours, all invited
  • November 5
    • Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    • $2 hardcover, $1 any  paperback, puzzles and all childrens 
  • November 6
    • Wednesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
    •  $2 hardcover, $1 any paperback, puzzles and all childrens 
  • November 7
    • Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 6)
    •  1st bag is $5, all subsequent are $3
  • SHOP EARLY and OFTEN!
  • CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED, $10 MINIMUM PURCHASE
  • Separate holding area and cashier's desk for large purchases
  • We do not scan our books and none of our sorters (who work all year round to build this wonderful fundraiser) are booksellers. We leave the thrill of the hunt to you!
  • Buyers of all kinds are gratefully welcome but in the spirit of fairness to all, hoarding is not allowed
  • Check our website 



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