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Future Sales
January, 2027 1-2 Nevada ? Burlington	February, 2027 5-6 Nevada 12-14 Palatine, IL 20-21 Kennett Square, PA 60,000+ Books! ? Waterloo	March, 2027 5-6 Nevada 6 Solon 31 Saint Joseph, MO
April, 2027 2-3 Nevada 10 Iowa City 17-21 Gainesville, FL 22-24 Baton Rouge, LA 60,000 Books! ? Decorah ? Jefferson ? Knoxville ? Perry ? Sioux City ? Webster City	May, 2027 7-8 Nevada 8 Iowa City ? Burlington ? Dubuque ? Fort Dodge ? Marion ? New Orleans, LA ? Waukee	June, 2027 4-5 Nevada 12 Iowa City ? Waterloo
July, 2027 2-3 Nevada 10 Iowa City 16-18 Milford	August, 2027 6-7 Nevada 12-19 Adel 14 Iowa City 29-9/4 Jefferson ? Knoxville

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Westport, CT BIG FALL SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070	Nov 6 - 9 Our next Big Book Sale Event FALL 2026 Friday, November 6 to Monday, November 9, 2026 INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY Once again, there will be thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, for adults and children of all ages, plus antiquarian and vintage children’s books, audio books, CDs, vintage vinyl, DVDs, ephemera, and framed artworks. Event hours, information about featured specials, and other event details will be posted here approximately six weeks before the event.
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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 17 - 21, 2027 Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Adel, IA Adel Public Library 303 S 10th St	Aug 12 - 19, 2027 Fri 10-7, Sat 9-3, Mon 10-5, Tue-Fri 10-7 (closed Sun) Preview: Thu 9am-7pm, $5 fee 5,600 books; 75% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5
Ames, IA Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave 515-239-5646	Nov 19 - 22 Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-5 Preview: Thu 5-5:30, Friends $20 level and above, 5:30-8:30, fee $2 30,000 books; 66% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1 Books sold online and at the library's book store Credit cards accepted Bookstore Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5
Bettendorf, IA Bettendorf Public Library 2950 Learning Campus Dr. 563-344-4177	Bookstore Mon-Thu 10-4, Sat 11-3 4,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50; Trade PB $1 No books are held in the shop for more than two months.
Burlington, IA Burlington Public Library 210 Court St 319-753-1647	Nov 27 - 28 Wed 9-12, Fri, Sat 9-5 9,000+ books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; most $3 or less Some books sold online Jan; May Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2 Preview: Fri, Friends only 9,000+ books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3 Bookstore Mon-Sat 10-4 $1-$3
Cedar Falls, IA Book Nook Cedar Falls Public Library 524 Main St. 319-273-8667	Bookstore Monday 10-7, Wednesday 10-4, Saturday 10-4
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Cedar Rapids, IA BIG Fall Sale Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Avenue SE (Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. Metered parking in adjacent ramp connected to the library via covered walkway.)	Nov 6 - 8 Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's Annual FALL SALE  November 6, 7, and 8 Friday, 9AM to 5PM Saturday, 9AM to 5PM Sunday, 1PM to 5 PM 10,000 SORTED BOOKS! All Donated. 80% Hardcover Something for Everyone! Fiction, history, sci-fi, biography, non-fiction Mystery, romance, politics, environment, religion Autobiography, horror, adventure, humor Western, travel, cooking ONE ENTIRE ROOM OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS! Featuring for this sale: MEDIA BLOW-OUT Thousands of DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks No admission fee - GREAT PRICES Most books are $1, $2, or $3 All children's books $1 each All media $1 Cash, checks, credit & debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted Dealers are welcome Follow us on Facebook for periodic updates Questions? Email: crfriends@gmail.com
Clinton, IA Clinton Public Library Underground Book Store 306 8th Avenue S 563-242-0840	Bookstore Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6
Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave 712-323-7553	Bookstore During library hours
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Decorah, IA Luther College Preus Library 700 College Dr 563-387-1166	April Mon-Thu 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat noon-5, Sun noon-midnight 3,200 books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $2; hardcovers $5; after day 1 prices decline daily 1 private dealer is invited to purchase books prior to sale
Des Moines, IA Des Moines Central Library 1000 Grand Ave	Ongoing Mon-Wed 9-7:30, Thu, Fri 9-5:30, Sun (Sept-May) 1-4:30 not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions
Dubuque, IA Carnegie-Stout Public Library 360 W 11th St 563-589-4225	May Wed, Thu noon-6:30, Fri noon-4:30 Preview: Tue noon-6:30pm, Friends; join at door 2,,000 books; 20% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$4
Evansdale, IA Evansdale Public Library 123 N Evans Rd 319-232-5367	Ongoing Mon, Thu 11-7, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11-5 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; books, mags .25; VHS, DVD .50
Fort Dodge, IA Fort Dodge Public Library 424 Central Ave 515-573-8167	May Tue 9-7, Wed-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-noon 5,000 books; 50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus DVDs, puzzles, mags, music CDs; .25-$2.50 Bookstore Mon 1-7, Tue-Fri 11-4; closed Sat, Sun Friends Book Shop on the Square
Fort Madison, IA Fort Madison Public Library 1920 Avenue E 319-372-5721	Nov 5 - 7 Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30 4,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$2.50
Garden Grove, IA Garden Grove Public Library 103 W. Main St. 641-443-2172	Ongoing Mon, Wed, Fri 2-4:30 Call 641-443-2445 anytime to look at books
Grinnell, IA Drake Community Library 930 Park St 641-236-2661	Bookstore Library hours Paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2
Hiawatha, IA Hiawatha Public Library 150 W Willman St. 319-393-1414	Ongoing
Iowa City, IA Iowa City Public Library 123 S Linn St 319-887-6050	Bookstore Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7:30; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30
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Iowa City, IA Antelope Lending Library held at: 1122 5th Ave 319-343-6872	April 10, 2027; May 8, 2027; June 12, 2027; July 10, 2027; Aug 14, 2027 9-noon .50-$2
Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	April Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1 Aug 29 - Sept 4, 2027 Tue, Wed 1-6, Thu 9-6, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 Preview: Mon 1-6, Friends; join at door 1,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$10
Knoxville, IA Knoxville Public Library 213 E Montgomery 641-828-0585	April; Aug Thu 2-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2 Sat discounted prices
Le Mars, IA Friends of the Le Mars Public Library 2nd Chapter Gently Used Books 104 Central Ave NE 712-305-2233	Bookstore Thu 3-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 3,500 books; 60% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; $1-$4 Credit cards accepted
LeClaire, IA LeClaire Community Library 323 Wisconsin St 563-289-4242 x 4	Ongoing Library hours
Malvern, IA Malvern Public Library 502 Main St. 712-624-8219	Ongoing
Marion, IA Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave 319-377-3412	May Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4 Preview: Fri 4-6pm, Friends; join at door $10 2,200 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50; Sun $3/bag Newest books are sold in our Bookstore Sat: Marion Art Fest in adjacent park
Marshalltown, IA Marshalltown Public Library 105 W. Boone St 641-754-7384	Ongoing Library hours .50-$5
Milford, IA Milford Memorial Library 1009 9th St. 712-338-4643	July 16 - 18, 2027 Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1 Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50; Sat: $1/bag
Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	Nov 6 - 7; Dec 4 - 5; Jan 1 - 2, 2027; Feb 5 - 6, 2027; March 5 - 6, 2027; April 2 - 3, 2027; May 7 - 8, 2027; June 4 - 5, 2027; July 2 - 3, 2027; Aug 6 - 7, 2027 Fri, Sat 10-1
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Perry, IA Perry Public Library 1101 Willis Ave	April Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted
Red Oak, IA Red Oak Public Library 400 North 2nd St.	Ongoing
Sioux City, IA Sioux City Public Library held at: 4400 Sergeant Rd	April Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10-8, Sun noon-6 Preview: Thu 4-8, $5 donation 12+ Sorted; $1-$5; last day free
Solon, IA Solon Public Library 320 W. Main St. 319-624-2678	March 6, 2027 Sat 8-noon Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation Ongoing Library hours Donation
Spencer, IA Spencer Rotary Club at Clay County Regional Events Center 800 W 18th St	Nov Sat 10-5 Sun noon-4 (free admission Sat & Sun) Preview: Thu 5:30-7:30pm, $5 fee; Fri 10-7, $1 fee; $3 hc, $1 pb 30,000 books; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1.50; children's free; Sun $5/bag, $25 grocery cart
Tipton, IA Tipton Public Library 206 Cedar St. 319-886-6266	Ongoing
Waterloo, IA Waterloo Public Library 415 Commercial St 319-291-4496	Feb; June Sat 9-2 Preview: Thu prior 5-7pm, Friends; join at door 10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $5/bag (bags supplied) Some books are removed Bookstore Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri, Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5 Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1 (unless otherwise marked
Waukee, IA Waukee Public Library 950 Warrior Lane 515-987-7994	May Sat 8:30-3 Preview: Fri 6-7:30pm, Friends; join at door, $25 suggested donation for membership 5,000 books; 50% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; partly sorted; children's .50; adult $2 Bake sale Ongoing Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)
Webster City, IA Kendall Young Library 1201 Willson Ave 515-832-9100	April Fri 10-5, Sat 10-noon Preview: Thu 10-7, $5 admission not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sat: fill a bag, leave a donation
West Des Moines, IA West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Parkway 515-222-3400	Bookstore Library hours 200-300 books
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Arlington Heights, IL Fall Sale! Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N Dunton Ave 847-506-2663	Nov 6 - 8 Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library  Fall Used Book & Media Sale  Friday November 6, 2026, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m, Members' Night   Saturday November 7, 2026, 9 am - 4 pm  Sunday November 8, 2026, Noon - 4 pm Friday night is members only. You can become a member HERE (easiest), or at the door on Friday night. (prepare to wait). Silent Auction and Buy-It-Now tables open at 6 pm on Friday and close at 2 pm on Saturday. Information for all dates: In the Hendrickson Room (2nd floor) the Adult Fall Used Book & Media Sale features non-fiction books, sorted by category, fiction, vintage books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs, vinyl records and audiobooks. Magazines will be for sale Friday and Saturday. $.50 each / 3 for $1.00 Hendrickson Room is on the 2nd floor In the Cardinal Room,(1st floor near Dunton Avenue entrance) the Children's Fall Used Book & Media Sale features board and picture books, easy readers, novels and non-fiction, toys and games, DVDs and CDs, teaching materials and workbooks. There is a 25% discount for teachers with a valid teacher ID for children's books and media. On Sunday ONLY, there is an $8 bag sale at the Children's Sale. No teacher discount on Sunday. Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device.  The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal for payment.
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Edwardsville, IL St. Andrews Episcopal Church 406 Hillsboro Ave Entrance from the back of the church, exit through the front door	Nov 13 - 14  Saint Andrews’ Book Sale!  Presenting more than 20,000 books in good condition! 100% donated. Sorted for easy shopping. Priced to sell! Reservations no longer required! And There's More: DVDs! Puzzles! Music! Friday Hours: 3 pm to 8 pm Saturday Hours: 9 am to 1 pm Dealers welcome; no early sales For more information: www.facebook.com/standrewsbookfair/
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Mount Prospect, IL Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675	Nov 14  Huge Gift Book and Holiday Sale  Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library present anouther giant sale! Saturday November 14, 2026 9:00 to 3:00 1,500+ Items - Gift Quality - New or Like New One room only Adults' and Children's Merchandise 20% Holiday themed Holiday Books - novels, cookbooks, decorating, inspirational, children's Holiday related CDs and DVDs Religious books and bibles White elephant and gag gifts 80% Best Quality Books Fiction Non-fiction - all categories Coffee table books Gift items Children's Also Holiday and gift DVDs  (Most still sealed in shrink wrap) Holiday CDs Gift items Games Puzzles Toys Perfect for gift giving! All books are categorized Books are not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions Scanners welcome, courtesy expected Handcarts available Credit cards accepted. (There is a $2 convenience fee for purchase under  $100, $5 fee from $100 to under $250, $8 for charges of $250 or more.) Ample free parking. For more information contact: contactus@friendsofmppl.org Please visit our website for Friends news and more. Sign up to receive our newsletter. http://www.friendsofmppl.org/ Next up: January Sale, January 23 and 24, 2027!
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Palatine, IL Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149	Feb 12 - 14, 2027 Watch this spot for details on the next great sale!
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Baton Rouge, LA 60,000 Books! Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum South Stadium Drive at Highland Road 225-578-5925	April 22 - 24, 2027 The Annual Friends Book Bazaar  Presented by Friends of the LSU Libraries April 22 through 24, 2027 Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday 9 am to 7 pm Saturday 9 am to 5 pm  More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records! Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar! Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest! Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South Cash, checks, debit and credit cards. Also Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at TABLES ONLY! Free admission and parking Huge arena! Many books on display! Book Bazaar proceeds benefit LSU Libraries https://lib.lsu.edu/friends#bookbazaar Facebook: Friends LSU Libraries
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New Orleans, LA Symphony Book Fair 2027 University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004 Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)	May Watch this spot for details on this great sale!
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Saint Joseph, MO St. Joseph Public Library at: Downtown Library 927 Felix St 816-236-2107 *Enter to the left of the main library entrance, no stairs.) (Free public parking across the street from the sale; dock available for loading only)	March 31, 2027  VINTAGE & LOCAL INTEREST BOOK SALE!  Presenting 2,000 Collectible Volumes! VINTAGE / OLDER BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, LOCAL INTEREST Sorted into categories for easy shopping Books have not been 'picked over' PREVIEW SALE Saturday, March 27, 9 am to 10 am Friends members only, but you can purchase a membeship for only $10 at the door! PUBLIC SALE Saturday, March 27, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, March 28, 11 am to 3 pm Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted DON'T MISS THIS GREAT SALE OF SPECIAL BOOKS!
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Kennett Square, PA 60,000+ Books! Unionville HS Gymnasium 750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82) 610-347-1600 Held in the Gym/Café	Feb 20 - 21, 2027  Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale!  Saturday, February 20th 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, February 21st  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM $15 bag sale all day! Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag Free admission and free convenient parking Sale held in the gymnasium and in the cafeteria 60,000+ Books for Sale! 100% donated inventory. Books are not picked over before the sale. 40+ sorted categories for adult fiction and non-fiction, plus a large pocket paperback selection Extensive children’s area sorted by age and by categories Large collection of individually priced Collectibles and Special Priced Books ($5+) located in a separate room Pricing (Saturday): Adult Hardcover Books $4; Adult Softcover Book s $3; New Releases $6; Pocket Pabeerbacks $1; most Children's Books $1-$3 Payment: CASH or CREDIT CARD only. No checks accepted. No wagons or pull-behind containers allowed. Small umbrella strollers permitted only for small children. Information for large-volume buyers & dealers: Pre-registration: email uhsbooksale@gmail.com ahead of time to help streamline check-in. Hand held scanners are welcome. Perks: a designated holding “cage” area lets you store your books while you shop. Purchases are boxed and priced for you while you continue browsing. Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School. For more information: UHSBooksale@gmail.com
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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 9 - 11  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 9 Monday, 10:00 am to 7:30 pm - CHECK IN BEGINS AT 9:30 AM $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 10 Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm $2 hardcover, $1 any  paperback, puzzles and all childrens  November 11 Wednesday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (BAG DAY) (NOTE END TIME IS AT 6:30) Bring your own grocery-size bags: $7 for the first bag, $5 for each additionsl bag 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