Book Sales in District of Columbia

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June, 2025

5-8	Cranford, NJ	50,000 Books!

7-9	Hilltown (Bucks County), PA

7-10	Stroudsburg, PA	50,000+ Books!

18-21	Freehold, NJ

19-21	Mount Joy, PA

20-22	Lancaster, PA

?	Livingston, NJ	Beach Books & Bling

July, 2025

11-15	Newtown, CT	HUGE Sale!

20	Detroit, MI	Festival of Books!

?	Ocean (Monmouth County), NJ

August, 2025
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September, 2025

17-20	Lancaster, PA	Bookworm Frolic!

October, 2025

10-12	Princeton, NJ	Annual Sale!

23-26	Arlington, VA	75,000+ ITEMS!

?	Lexington, KY

?	Ramsey, NJ	Books and Jewelry Sale!
?	Washington

November, 2025

6-9	Montclair, NJ

7-10	Dayton, OH

?	Charlottesville, VA

December, 2025
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January, 2026
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Newtown, CT HUGE Sale! Friends of the C.H. Booth Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE at Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane (Across from Fairfield Hills) Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34 203-426-4533	July 11 - 15 "ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST WELL-RUN BOOK SALES IN THE COUNTRY" (Boston Globe Magazine, March 6, 2025). OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE! July 11 to July 15^-49^thANNUAL BOOK SALE Friday, 1 - 5 $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200 Ticket sales start Friday at noon Saturday, 10 - 5 $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day Monday, 10 - 7: half-price day Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE Best organized, most extensive sale in the region and beyond Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre Children’s books organized by reading level, series and subject Over 90 categories, including your favorites: Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more! Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (US, world, military), home improvement and many other areas Children's books: the biggest selection anywhere Jigsaw puzzles and video games Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s) Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series Convenient payment options: cash, check or credit (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and debit cards Unbeatable Amenities Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG
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Westport, CT BIG SPRING SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070	May 16 - 19 FRIDAY MAY 16TH to MONDAY MAY 19TH SPRING BOOK SALE INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY Once again, you'll find something for everyone from children to adults, with thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, plus vintage vinyl, CDs, DVDs, audio books, and ephemera, and a large selection of framed artworks and photographs, from small desktop pieces to large wall pictures. Of special interest for this sale: An Anglophile’s paradise: a large collection of books about Princess Diana, her children, and other members of the British monarchy. And check out our Featured Specials for a porcelain Princess Diana Bride Doll by the Danbury Mint! Surplus copies of the Staples High School Yearbook from various years between 2000 and 2024 Novels by NY Times best selling author Jane Green, translated into 17 languages, in new condition! A large assortment of framed art and photographs -- from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces, and including framed photographs by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Spencer Platt Another huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices Fiction for $1 -- A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each. [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday's half-price day.] To see a list of our Featured Specials, please click here. * NOTE Featured Specials are only being offered at the Spring Book Sale and have not been listed on our eBay site Book Sale Hours: Free Admission: Friday, May 16th -- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (please note Noon start time) Saturday, May 17th -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18th -- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - This is Half-Price Day -- almost everything at half-price! (Note: $1 Fiction books and $1 Children's books remain at $1) Monday, May 19th -- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- This is "Bag Day" -- fill our Logo bag for $10, or your equivalent- sized bag for $8, or buy individual items for half-price (your choice) Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket Holders Only: Friday May 16th from 8:45 a.m. to Noon Tickets for Friday’s Early Access hours must be purchased online in advance, through eventbrite.com, at Spring2025BookSale.eventbrite.com Early Access Tickets go on sale beginning April 15th, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $35 each + the ticketing platform’s processing fees. A maximum of 125 tickets will be sold. MORE ABOUT THE SALE Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted Admission is free, except the Early Bird hour on May 16th from 8:45am to Noon We are a library support organization Free parking Large indoor location - handicapped accessible, climate controlled Interested in volunteering at the book sale? Contact volunteers@westportbooksaleventures.org Stay informed about the sale Follow us on facebook or instagram Visit our website www.westportbooksaleventures.org Join our email list** (submit the "Contact Us" form at the bottom of our website’s home page)
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Washington, DC The Lantern Bryn Mawr Bookshop 3241 P St. NW 202-333-3222	Bookstore Mon - Fri 11-4, Sat 11-5, Sun noon-4
Washington, DC Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide in the National Museum of American Diplomacy Harry S Truman Building 330 21st St NW 202-223-5796 (Lower level of remodeled 21st Street entrance to the Department of State	Oct Details on this exceptional sale are coming soon!
Washington, DC Mount Pleasant Library 3160 16th Street, NW 202-671-3121	Ongoing Every Sat 11-2 2,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$5 Credit cards accepted
Washington, DC FOLio Used Bookstore Chevy Chase DC Library 5625 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.	Bookstore Every Sat 10-5 Thousands of books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover HB mysteries and fiction $2, Trade fiction $2 others mostly $2-$5. Bargain Alley paperbacks 50 cents, HB $1
Washington, DC Georgetown Public Library 3260 R Street NW Lower Level	April 26 - 27 DONATED BOOK SALE Sponsored by the Georgetown (DC) Library Friends More than 3,500 High-Quality Used Books for Sale! 100% newly donated - no holdovers from other sales, no library culls Material sorted by subject for easy shopping. Many books are in mint condition Notable: Extensive collection of new books and textbooks donated by the American Educational Research Association Table of new Library of America books Fantastic array of cookbooks in pristine condition April 26-27 Saturday 10-11 am: Early Admission for Georgetown Library Friends members Memberships available at the door or at https://www.dclibraryfriends.org/Georgetown Adult memberships are $10 Saturday 11 am-4 pm: General Admission Hardbacks $4; paperbacks $2; children's books $2 or less Hand-held scanners are allowed Cash or check preferred; Venmo and Zelle accepted Bring your own bags Sunday 1-3 pm: General admission All books half-price or fill your grocery-sized shopping bag for $10 Free 2-hour parking on neighborhood streets on Saturdays, free all day on Sundays Scanners are allowed Sale proceeds used by Georgetown Library Friends to support library programs Questions? Send email to gtownlibfriends@gmail.com
Washington, DC U.S. Navy Museum Store at Museum Education Center (Building 76) 736 Sicard St Southeast 202-889-2212 (Enter through main Navy Museum entrance on Sicard St)	Bookstore Museum Store hours Used books about naval and military history available
Washington, DC All Hallows Guild Book Sale Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW	May Flower Mart 2022 NCS STA Used Book Sale All Hallows Guild is excited to announce the return of Flower Mart on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. Wonderful collection of gently used children's books (toddler - teen) will be available for purchase in our Children's Book Tent. Well Over 10,000 BOOKS for Children to High School age (0-18) History, classics, cultural studies, sports, art, music, fiction, mystery - and more! Also: CDs May 6 and 7, 2022 Friday, 10 am to 6pm Saturday, 10 am to 5pm Rain or Shine! Any #30 Metro bus takes you to the Cathedral.Click Here for map and driving/parking directions Flower Mart is Washington's premier spring outdoor family festival. Come to the book sale and stay for the fun! fmusedbooksale@gmail.com
Washington, DC St. David's Episcopal Church 5150 Macomb St. NW	April 26 Sat 9-3 400 books; 100% donated; 25% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5
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Camden, DE Camden Wyoming Lions Club held at: Whatcoat Methodist Church 16 North Main St. 407-766-2141	May 30 - June 7 The Camden Wyoming Lions Club and Whatcoat Church present: A GIANT 9-DAY USED BOOK SALE! Delaware's Largest Annual Used Booksale! Over 20,000 Donated Books plus CDs and DVDs Fresh inventory added every day! Friday, May 30 through Saturday June 7 Friday 10-7 Saturday 9-7 Sunday 10-5 Monday through Friday 10-7 Last Saturday 9-7 (note that this is also graduation day for the local high school and parking may be limited in the morning) Priced right so you can buy a lot! All proceeds benefit local scholarships and community service projects Cash, Check, Credit - all accepted for payment Book resellers/scanners are very welcome, but please be neat and orderly or we will request you to stop Great selection - great prices! You will not leave empty-handed!!
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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 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE Celebrating Our 71^stYear 1954-2025 Over Half a Million Gently Used ITEMS - More than 60 Categories! Books Comics Manga Artwork Academic texts Posters Magazines Puzzles, Games (board and computer) Movies, CDs, Vinyl records Sheet music, Music scores, URTexts - and much more! All donated by our local community April 26 to 30, 2025 Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm Sunday, Noon to 6 pm Monday, Noon to 6 pm Tuesday, Noon to 6 pm, 1/2 price day * Wednesday, Noon to 6pm, 10 cent day * * except boxes Hundreds of thousands of books and other items have been sorted and priced. All have been donated by the greater Gainesville community. Great Prices Most regular prices 25 cents to $4 Tuesday: half price day; Wednesday: 10 cent day We accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Collector's Corner is one of the areas that sets this sale apart. It has a selection of first editions, signed and rare books, vintage vinyl records, maps, artwork, and other collectible items. Collector's Corner is open the first four days of the sale, Saturday to Tuesday. HUGE Children and Young Adult sections Expanded indoor area with a separate entrance for Art/Architecture, Comics/Manga, and Puzzles/Games. Occupancy in these areas and in Collector's Corner will be limited. Music Table: Large selection of sheet music for the classical guitarist and lots of piano tutors Record Table: Very large selection of classical LPs, jazz CDs, 78rpms, and 45rpms records. FOL Gainesville does not allow pre-buying of items. Everything, and everybody waits on that opening morning entry that is traditionally lead by our Scottish Bag Piper! We will follow the most current CDC guidelines at the time. We recommend masks and social distancing.. On busy days shoppers may have to wait in line until others first leave the building. We encourage shoppers to bring your own bags and boxes for purchases. Click Here for book sale procedures And HERE for updated Large Order Procedures Also check here: About the Book Sales FOL website https://folacld.org and social media facebook.com/FOLACLD All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects.
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Lexington, KY Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505 (Conference Room A)	Oct Watch here for details on the next great book sale!
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New Orleans, LA Symphony Book Fair University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004 Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)	May 31 - June 1 Annual Symphony Book Fair! Presenting 40,000 Books! 100% donated. No restrictions. Nothing picked over. May 31 - June 1, 2025 Preview Sale Saturday, May 31 9:00 am-1:00 pm. $20 entry Free Admission Saturday, May 31 1:00 pm-1:00 pm. Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm Free admission after 1:00pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday Great Prices - most books between $1 - $10 Something For Everyone! Great Selection of books - fiction, non-fiction, religion, cookbooks, children's, and many more categories. Music books and sheet music, CDs, DVDs Artwork and gift items Puzzles and games. Special selection of collectors books and Fabulous Finds. Sunday afternoon is the children's $5 Bag of Books sale! Payment can be made by cash or credit. University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time) Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue The proceeds go to support the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Leonardtown, MD Friends of the St. Mary's County Library at St. Mary's County Fairgrounds 42455 Fairgrounds Road 240-561-9828	May 16 - 18 Friends of the St. Mary’s County Library Annual Spring Sale 100,000 BOOKS! Sorted by category Members Only! Friday May16, 12pm - 8pm Join at the door! Memberships start at $15 General Public Saturday May 17, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, May 18, 12 pm - 4 pm Bargain Day! Bag Sale We provide the bag – fill it in one building for $10; may purchase multiple bags. Less than a bag, 1/2 price 5 Buildings of Books and Media Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's Books, Young Adult Books, DVDs, Music CDs, Games, and Puzzles Prices Children's .50 and up Other Buildings – Mass Market Paperbacks $1.00, Trade Paperbacks $2.00, Hardcovers $3.00, Music CDs and DVDs $1.00 or 12 for $10.00, Blu-rays $2.00. All multiple disc sets priced higher. One Building contains Specially Priced Books and Book Sets We spend 1 week setting up this sale! Very organized and easy to shop Dealers welcome and scanners allowed No strollers or wagons in buildings, please.
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Detroit, MI Festival of Books! 8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (AKA Detroit Bookfest) FREE! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street Detroit, Michigan	July 20 8^th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest) FREE! Sunday, July 20, 2025 10am - 4pm FREE entry! Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5 (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible) Entry is FREE! Our 8th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling.....you guessed it ....BOOKS! Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.: Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more! Entry is FREE! FOR THE KIDS: Storyteller Area! A team of volunteers will take turns reading a steady supply of books to kids during the entirety of this year's festival! Food, beer and *DJ Seven Whales* will be bringing the funk music! Website Questions Photos from last year FaceBook Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour**
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St. Louis, MO Millions of Items! Greater St. Louis Book Fair Edgar M. Queeny County Park 1675 S Mason Road	May 1 - 4 The 2025 Greater St. Louis Book Fair! Largest Charity Book Fair in the Midwest! Featuring MILLIONS of Donated Items! Books, CDs, DVDs, ephemera and much more Limited editions Rare books Signed copies Coffee table art books Children's books Music Cook books Mysteries - and more! Over 150 Categories TREASURES GALORE Rare and Collectible Items including first editions, limited editions, out of print editions, signed copies and other treasures Click to see the 2023 Rare and Collectible Inventory May 1 - 4, 2025 Preview day is May 1 from from 2 to 8pm. Entry is just $15 or get there between 8am and 1:30pm to purchase a $25 "place holder" to save your spot in line for the 2pm opening. Days & Hours Preview (Admission fees) Thursday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. before the Fair opens to the general public. Admission fee: $15 (Bracelets available for $25 to save your place in line) FREE Admission Friday, 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Half-Price Day! From 3 to 6pm on Sunday, the Fair is open for registered nonprofits to select books for free. To register go to to https://www.stlouisbookfair.org/non-profit-day Payment options for admission and all items purchased include cash, check, or credit card (Mastercard & VISA accepted). Pick up great books to read at fantastic prices, purchase series of reference books to display in book cases or use them for craft projects and home décor - something for everyone! Greater St. Louis Book Fair is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. Proceeds benefit local education and literacy programs. The St. Louis Book Fair welcomes volunteers and monetary donations. Volunteer opportunities for people ages 12 and up range from greeters to cart wranglers and a wide variety of shifts are available. The fair accepts new or gently used books, comics, CDs, DVDs or collectibles. Volunteer information, donation locations, policies and everything else you want to know: Click Here for All Book Fair Details Fair proceeds benefit local non-profit education and literacy programs Find us on Facebook
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Cranford, NJ 50,000 Books! St. Michael School 100 Alden Street Enter from Miln Street	June 5 - 8 The Saint Michael School Used Book Sale is back again! OVER 50,000 BOOKS! Plus A/V as well! All days are open to the public June 5, 6, 7, 8 Thursday, 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday is BAG DAY! We provide the bag. Fill it for $10/bag Please note: No dealer pricing or preview available for this sale. Great Prices: Paperbacks $1 and Hardcover $2 Email questions to: smsusedbooksale@gmail.com
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Englewood, NJ Spring Book Sale! Friends of Englewood Library at Renaissance Building 15 Engle Street (next to Library) (side entrance)	April 25 - 27 We are back with the biggest, best library book sale in the area! Friends of the Englewood Library Spring Used Book Sale. April 25 - 27, 2025. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hours 10AM - 6PM On Friday entry numbers will be given out beginning at 8:30 am. 3 Day Sale with great prices and specials! Fantastic new donations are coming in daily! Books are NOT picked over and there are NO buyer restrictions Huge selection of donated books and media, well-organized and labeled: Over 50,000 books and media Sorted into categories such as Fiction, Biography, History, Science, Art, Photography, African-American, Judaica, Gender Studies, Psychology, Sociology, New Age, Self-Help, Health, Diet, Cookbooks, Poetry, and more. Special Collector’s Corner with rare, signed, and collectible books. Simplified Price Structure Friday & Saturday: Adult and Children's books: $2 Some “Specials” which are individually priced higher Sunday: $8 bag sale. Fill a grocery bag for $8 NO SPECIALS INCLUDED on SUNDAY Cash and checks accepted. No credit cards. Location At the Renaissance Office Center, 15 Engle Street, next to the Englewood Library. Please observe parking regulations On Friday, please do not park in spaces reserved for building tenants
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Ewing Township, NJ Books & More! Friends of the Ewing Library Ewing Branch of the Mercer County Library 61 Scotch Rd. (near Parkway Ave) 609-882-3130	April 24 - 26 SPRING BOOK SALE! Book and More: Featuring more donated books, media, and surprises! Thousands of Books! 100% donated. Not picked over. Sorted into categories Something for Everyone Children's Books DVDs, CDs, books-on-tape & CD Plenty of Fiction and Non-Fiction Categories. Teacher Materials April 24, 25, 26 General Public Sale Thursday, 11 am to 2 pm - NO SCANNERS AT THIS TIME Thursday, 4 pm to 7:30 pm Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday Bag Sale! $5/bag, bag supplied Great Prices: pocket paperbacks, 50 cents or 3/$1; hardcovers & trade, $1 Coffee table prices vary from $1 up CASH or CHECK with ID All donated books are available at this sale Leftover books are given to community groups, NOT held over from one sale to the next. Start collecting the Beach Reads! And don't miss the Flea Market items for adults, children and young adults!
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