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February, 2025 7-8 Coralville 7-8 Nevada 22-23 Kennett Square, PA 50,000+ Books! ? Waterloo	March, 2025 1 Solon 7-8 Nevada 12-15 Jefferson City, MO Over 100,000 Items!	April, 2025 4-5 Nevada 10-12 Baton Rouge, LA 25-26 Coralville 26-30 Gainesville, FL ? Cedar Rapids ? Decorah ? Des Plaines, IL ? Jefferson ? Knoxville ? Perry ? Sioux City ? Webster City
May, 2025 2-3 Nevada ? Burlington ? Dubuque ? Fort Dodge ? Marion ? Ottumwa ? Waukee	June, 2025 6-7 Nevada 20-22 Lancaster, PA ? Waterloo	July, 2025 11-12 Nevada 18-20 Milford
August, 2025 1-2 Coralville 1-2 Nevada 7-14 Adel 31-9/6 Jefferson ? Knoxville	September, 2025 5-6 Nevada 5-6 Winterset ? Burlington ? Council Bluffs ? Marshalltown ? Waterloo

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Gainesville, FL Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District Book House 430 North Main St. 352-375-1676 (Across from Truist Bank)	April 26 - 30, 2025 Watch here for details on the big Spring 2025 Book Sale!
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Adel, IA Adel Public Library 303 S 10th St	Aug 7 - 14, 2025 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	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	Jan; May; Sept Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2 Preview: Fri 9-5, Friends; join at door 9,000+ books; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Mon $1/bag provided 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
Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave. SE (Free non-metered parking is available for up to two hours in the south lot. This is enforced during library hours every day.)	April Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Clinton, IA Clinton Public Library Underground Book Store 306 8th Avenue S 563-242-0840	Bookstore Mon, Sat 10-2, Wed 2-6
Coralville, IA Friends of Coralville Public Library 1401 5th Street 319-248-1850	Feb 7 - 8, 2025; April 25 - 26, 2025; Aug 1 - 2, 2025 Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-3 7,000 books; 75% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; Donation No scanners
Council Bluffs, IA Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave 712-323-7553	Sept Fri, Sat 9-4 Preview: Thu 5-7, Friends; join at door "Thousands" of books; 90% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sat 2pm: $5/bag 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 9-5:30, 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 563-589-4313	May Thu noon-6:30, Fri 10-4:30 Preview: Wed 2-6:30pm, Friends; join at door $5 and up
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
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; Tue, Thu, Fri 10:30-4:30, Sat 11-3:30
Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	April Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5, Sat 9-1 5,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50 Aug 31 - Sept 6, 2025 Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, Fri 1-5, Thu, Thu 9-6 Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm, Friends; join at door $5-$10 4,000+ books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; Last day of sale $5/bag provided
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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
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	Sept Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2 (Mon $1 admission) Preview: Fri 5-7:30pm, Friends; join at door $10 15,000 books; 80% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1; Sun $1/bag; Mon $1 admission, all books free Credit cards accepted Ongoing Library hours .50-$5
Milford, IA Milford Memorial Library 1009 9th St. 712-338-4643	July 18 - 20, 2025 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	Jan 10 - 11, 2025; Feb 7 - 8, 2025; March 7 - 8, 2025; April 4 - 5, 2025; May 2 - 3, 2025; June 6 - 7, 2025; July 11 - 12, 2025; Aug 1 - 2, 2025; Sept 5 - 6, 2025 Fri, Sat 10-1
Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc. Held at: Bridge View Center 102 Church St. 641-682-7563	May Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5 10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2 Credit cards accepted
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
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Sioux City, IA Sioux City Public Library at: old Younkers store 4380 Sergeant Rd (former Fashion Bug	April Fri 4-9, Sat 10-8, Sun noon-6, Mon-Fri 4-8, Sat 10 until books are gone or 6pm. Preview: First Thu 4-8, $5 12+, $1 for 12 and under Sorted; hardcovers $4; $3/bag; Last day free
Solon, IA Solon Public Library 320 W. Main St. 319-624-2678	March 1, 2025 Sat 8-noon Sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation Ongoing Library hours Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .50
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; Sept 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
Winterset, IA Winterset Public Library at American Legion bldg 223 N 1st Ave 515-462-1731	Sept 5 - 6, 2025 Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3 Preview: Thu 4-7pm, Friends; join at door $5. No vendors, no scanners. $10/plastic grocery sack (provided); limit 5 bags 10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; donation Legion will sell snacks
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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!
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Baton Rouge, LA Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar LSU John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum 225-578-5925	April 10 - 12, 2025 Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar April 10 through 12, 2025 Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 4 pm  More than 60,000 new and used books plus CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records Collectors' Area continues to offer rare and many books of special interest! Huge assortment of books about military history, art, Louisiana and the South Volunteers refresh the tables from unopened boxes all day, every day of the sale. Keep coming back! Cash, checks, debit and credit cards accepted, as are Venmo, PayPal and Apple Pay Attention dealers! Scanners are allowed at tables only. Free admission and parking Important! No previewing or online sales prior to Book Bazaar! 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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Jefferson City, MO Over 100,000 Items! Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall 537 Route T 573-634-2464 From Jefferson City take Highway 50 West to the St. Martins/Lohman exit, go north on Rt. T 1.1 miles to the Knights of Columbus Hall.	March 12 - 15, 2025 One of the Largest Used Book Sales in the Midwest! Where will you find over 100,000 Items? It’s the Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE's Used Book Sale at St. Martin’s Knights of Columbus! There’s something for everyone! Books Movies Music Puzzles - and more! Sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories! This huge sale runs from March 12 to 56, 2025 Preview Sale, March 12 Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 pm   Admission is $5 per person (including children in arms or strollers Free admission, March 13-15 Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm We restock Wednesday evening and Thursday and Friday until everything runs out - Come back again and again! Prices range from 50 cents to 4 dollars – A bargain hunters dream come true! We accept cash, check or credit card Friday all items are half-price  Saturday it’s $5.00 per box! All proceeds benefit MRRL and ABLE. Amazing deals! You will enjoy this CLEAN, WELL ORGANIZED sale!
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Kennett Square, PA 50,000+ Books! Unionville HS Gymnasium 750 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82) 610-347-1600 Held in the Gym/Café	Feb 22 - 23, 2025 Unionville High School Annual Used Book Sale! Saturday, February 22nd 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, February 23rd  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $10 bag sale all day Sunday! Bags are provided! Please do not bring your own bag 50,000+ Books for Sale! All books are 100% donated. Books are not picked over before the sale. 30+ sorted and priced genre categories for fiction and non-fiction excluding collectibles, childrens and classics. Separate tables for New Releases and Large Print Extensive children’s area sorted by age/type of reader including Young Adult Significant collection of rare and out of print books, sorted by genre Large separate sorted paperback selection Hand held scanners are allowed Most books $1.00-$5.00 Hardbacks & Trade Paperbacks $2.00 - $3.00. Special items and Collectibles individually priced. CASH or CREDIT CARD accepted: NO CHECKS! Strollers are only permitted if you have a small child. Small umbrella strollers only - no wagons or pull-behind containers allowed FREE Admission and free convenient parking Large Volume Dealers are welcome; pre-registration is required. Book Sale Website We have an special “cage” area specifically assigned to you that will allow you to store your books while you shop. Your purchases will be boxed and priced while you continue to shop. Please indicate your interest in coming by contacting us through our website to help with the check-in process Our sale funds education enrichment projects at Unionville High School. UHSBooksale@gmail.com Facebook
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Lancaster, PA Friends of Lancaster Public Library at Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Sports and Fitness Center 929 Harrisburg Pike (for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit 717-295-1950	June 20 - 22, 2025 250,000+ ITEMS! Books! CDs! DVDs! Records! Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets This year's sale also includes hundreds of unique Fine Arts books Painting books Photography books and more! Unique collections from several sources All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS! Sale Dates: June 20 to 22 Friday, 7AM-8PM Saturday, 9AM-8PM Sunday, 9AM-6PM  Half-Price Day!! Great Prices About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more! Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL Venue is handicapped accessible Free Parking All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends. Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com
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Houston, TX Houston Book Warehouse 17939 Kieth Harrow Blvd #202 281-815-5151	Dec 13 - 22  HOUSTON BOOK WAREHOUSE USED BOOK SALE!  MORE THAN 35,000 BOOKS! All USED BOOKS only $1.00 to $3.00! CALLING ALL BOOK + DEAL LOVERS! Mark your calendars for some unbelievable discounts! All used books are $3 (yes, only three dollars) & UNDER for two weekends. December 13th, 14th, 15,th  & December 20th, 21st, 22nd Friday, 11:30 am to 6 pm Saturday, 11:30 am to 6 pm Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm Used hardcovers: $3 Used paperback: $2 Used children's: $2 and under Used mass market: $1 Swing by before your bookish bargain is snatched up! There's no better time to stock up on gifts for your bookish besties! See us on Facebook