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September, 2026 4-5 Nevada 4-7 Redding, CT 11-12 Winterset 12 Iowa City 16-20 Elgin, IL 17-20 Burlington 17-20 Lake Forest, IL 50th Annual Sale! 25-26 Ottumwa ? Council Bluffs ? Marshalltown ? Waterloo	October, 2026 2-3 Nevada 10 Iowa City 15-17 Oak Brook, IL 17-18 Mount Prospect, IL 30-11/1 Dayton, OH ? Bettendorf ? Grinnell ? Marion ? Oskaloosa ? Perry	November, 2026 5-7 Fort Madison 6-7 Nevada 13-14 Edwardsville, IL ? Cedar Rapids BIG Fall Sale ? Spencer
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Redding, CT The Mark Twain Library at Redding Community Center 37 Lonetown Road (Route 107) (GPS: 41.310787, -73.38534) 203-938-2545 JUST FOLLOW OUR GREEN DIRECTION SIGNS!	Sept 4 - 7 65th Annual Mark Twain Library Book Fair Labor Day weekend dates are Friday September 4, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 More than 60,000 Books for Sale! 75 categories - books for ALL ages! Friday: 9 am to 10 am $20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am - Friday ONLY Friday: 9 am to 4 pm - prices as marked Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm - prices as marked Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm - half price day Monday: 10 am to 4 pm - $10 for a box full of books Highlights: The fair will have a number of exciting offerings for shoppers. There are highlights in many categories! Find 2026 Highlights HERE Collector’s Corner: A special section filled with rare and beautiful editions; one of the most popular spots at the Fair!  Free admission* ($20 Early Admission Charge from 9-10am - Friday ONLY) Free parking and refreshments are available for purchase. Credit and Debit Cards accepted. Wheelchair accessible. Where: The Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road, Redding CT Questions? Email us at bookfair@marktwainlibrary.org
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Southport, CT Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue (Exit 19 off I-95) 203-259-0346	July 24 - 28 PEQUOT LIBRARY SUMMER BOOK SALE One of the largest book sales in New England Our Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far! The five-day sale is held in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot, and in the Auditorium and Reading Room of the Library. Over 100,000 Items in More Than 60 Categories! Books! CDs! DVDs! Records! AND Unique Specials! Want to see the Specials? CLICK HERE! Friday, July 24 to Tuesday, July 28 Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tent: $4 Hardcovers | $3 Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $4 LP’s | $1-$2 Comics | Specials as Marked | CDs $2, DVDs $3 Auditorium: All items as Marked Discounts: Friday Only: 20% off when you spend $250 or more Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tent: $3 Hardcovers | $2 Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $3 LP’s | $.25 Comics | CDs $1.50 DVDs $2 Auditorium: Books: $1 off marked prices| Specials: 20% off items with inventory price tags Discounts: 10% off when you spend $200+ on non-special items Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tent: $2 Hardcovers | $1 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $2 LP’s | $1 DVDs, CD’s | | $.50 Comics Auditorium: All items 25% off price as marked Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tent: $1 Hardcovers | $.50 Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $1 LP’s | $.50 Comics, DVDs, CD’s Auditorium: All Items 50% off marked prices Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!  *  $5 PER BAG!   All items gently used and donated to Pequot Library Admission is FREE and open to the public Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. Scanners and other wireless devices welcome in sales areas. (Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted) Please check our website often for updated lists of specials, categories, and for more information! www.pequotlibrary.org
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Adel, IA Adel Public Library 303 S 10th St	Aug 6 - 13 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	Oct Sat 9-5, Sun noon-3 Preview: Fri 5-7:30 pm, Friends; join at door. $20 fee for scanning Thousands of books; 60% hardcover; sorted; $1 $20 Scanner fee at Preview only 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	Sept 17 - 20 Fri, Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2 Preview: Thu, 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 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
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; $1-$2; Sat Noon-2 $5/bag; 2-3 free Bookstore During library hours
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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
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	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	Oct Sat 8-2 2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1 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	Aug 7 - 8 Fri 3:30-7:30, Sat 10-3 not 'picked over'; Donation No scanning allowed Credit cards accepted Bookstore Sun 12:30-4:30, Mon, Wed 10:30-7:30; Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 10:30-4:30
Iowa City, IA Antelope Lending Library held at: 1122 5th Ave 319-343-6872	Aug 8; Sept 12; Oct 10 9-noon .50-$2
Jefferson, IA Jefferson Public Library 200 West Lincolnway St 515-386-3825	Aug 30 - Sept 5 Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, 1-6, Tue, Thu 9-6, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm, Friends; join at door $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	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	Oct 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
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; 60% 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
Nevada, IA Nevada Public Library 631 K Ave 515-382-2628	Aug 7 - 8; Sept 4 - 5; Oct 2 - 3; Nov 6 - 7; Dec 4 - 5 Fri, Sat 10-1
Oskaloosa, IA AAUW, Oskaloosa at Penn Central Mall 200 High Ave. W	Oct Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4 5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag This is a smaller sale than usual, and will be our last sale, because we no longer have a place for book drop-off and sorting.
Ottumwa, IA Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc. Held at: Bridge View Center 102 Church St. 641-682-7563	Sept 25 - 26 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	Oct Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted
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Red Oak, IA Red Oak Public Library 400 North 2nd St.	Ongoing
Solon, IA Solon Public Library 320 W. Main St. 319-624-2678	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	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	Ongoing Mon-Thu 9:30-8:30, Fri, Sat 9:30-3, Sun 1-4 (Sept-May)
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 11 - 12 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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Arlington Heights, IL Summer Book Sale! Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N Dunton Ave 847-506-2663	Aug 7 - 9 Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library  Summer Used Book Sale  Friday August 7: Members' Night - Membership required 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room (Adults) and Cardinal Room (Children)        Saturday August 8: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hendrickson Room (Adults) and Cardinal Room (Children) Sunday August 9: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Children's $8 Bag Sale.  Cardinal Room 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Adult Sale (no discounts). Hendrickson Room  The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the 2nd floor The adult sale will feature Non-fiction books, sorted by category; fiction; vintage books; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; audiobooks; Great Courses. Magazines will be for sale Friday and Saturday only The Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the 1st floor near the Dunton Avenue entrance. The Children's sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and non-fiction; teen fiction; comics; toys and games; DVDs and CDs. The Auction on the 2nd floor will include Adult and Children’s selections. Bidding begins Friday at 6 pm and ends Saturday August 8 at 2 pm. Winners will be called Saturday. There will be no Buy-It-Now (BIN) table in August. Due to popular demand, the sale will feature a $1 Special table that will include vintage, adult nonfiction, oversized/ coffee table books, and more! Friday Members' Night  (Numbers Available for Members’ Night August 7 starting at 9 am): 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 August 7 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. 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 patince and courtesy to others is appreciated. The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay and PayPal for payment. Questions? Contact the Friends at ahml.fol@gmail.com or call 847-506-2663
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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	Aug 7 - 8; 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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Elgin, IL Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove Avenue 847-742-2411	Sept 16 - 20 GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION - FALL BOOK SALE! Mystery, Fiction, History, Vintage, and more! Huge Children’s area! September 16-20 Preview Night: Wednesday, $10 Entry Fee Doors open at 5:00, 5:00 - 8:30 Tickets go on sale at 4:00 pm:  Regular Sale: Thursday to Sunday - FREE ADMISSION Thursday, 9:00 pm - 8:00  pm Friday,  9:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 pm - 4:00  pm Sunday, 12 noon - 4:00 pm THOUSANDS OF ITEMS! Cash, Check and Credit Cards Accepted Guidelines for sale days: Books cannot be set aside for later consideration Holding area provided for large orders. Items placed in holding area are considered sold. No backpacks, strollers, large carts or wagons allowed Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!
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Lake Forest, IL 50th Annual Sale! Friends of Lake Forest Library at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 North Hastings Road	Sept 17 - 20 The Friends of Lake Forest Library 50th Annual Book Sale Dates: September 17, 2026 - September 20, 2026  MEMBER PRE-SALE Thursday September 17, 9 am to 5 pm Memberships sold at the door. 20% markup PUBLIC SALE Friday September 18, 9 am to 8 pm Saturday September 19, 9 am to 5 pm Teachers, First Responders, Active Military 25% off Sunday September 20, 9 am to 5 pm Bargain Day 50% off Gently used donated books carefully sorted in over 115 categories including Collectors, Biographies, Vintage Children, Military, U.S. and World History, Sports, Science Fiction, Music, CDs, DVDs, Photography, Children’s (by age and reading level), Cooking, Gardening, Science & Health,  New Fiction, Puzzles, Graphic Novels and more! Fabulous museum quality  ART books!  Incredible Easton and Franklin Press! Scanners allowed in place. No stockpiling allowed. Please reshelve unwanted books. Holding area provided for large orders. Items placed in holding area are considered sold. No backpacks, strollers without babies, large carts or wagons allowed. Cash, credit cards (over $20), checks, Applepay friendslflibrary@gmail.com or www.lakeforestlibrary.org
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Mount Prospect, IL Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S Emerson St 847-253-5675	Oct 17 - 18 Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Oak Brook, IL Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road (31st St) 630-368-7700	Oct 15 - 17  FRIENDS OF THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE  October 15, 16, 17, 2026 Thursday October 15th, 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM ($5.00 fee from 9:30-11:00 AM.) Free from 11 AM to closing and free Fri. and Sat. Friday October 16th, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Extraordinary collection of 95% donated materials including books, DVDs, games and puzzles Over 6000 books in fantastic condition Unbelievable prices begin at just $.50 - special volumes & sets up to $10 Featuring Unusually large children's collection (over 1000 books) Many signed books Foreign language books Recent publications Best sellers Extensive History selection Well sorted and easy to locate. You will not be disappointed! Don't miss it!
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Palatine, IL Palatine Public Library 700 N. North Court 847-358-5881 x 149	July 31 - Aug 2 Presented by Palatine Friends of the Library PLEASE NOTE EXTENDED HOURS FOR THIS SALE ONLY!  July 31, August 2, and 3 Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm $5 entry fee Friends members free Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Free admission Sunday 12 noon 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 Featuring: HUGE COLLECTION OF AUDIO BOOKS! 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  Book sets Rare and Gift quality books Specialty A/V Sets Guidelines for sale days: No strollers in sale rooms Books cannot be set aside for later consideration. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED FOR SCANNING Don't miss this well-organized, well-run sale!!
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Saint Charles, MO 250,000 Items! Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library Book Sale The Family Arena 2002 Arena Parkway (Enter at Gate 2) 636-720-3267	Aug 7 - 9 ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY -- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 2026 SUMMER BOOK FAIR August 7, 8, & 9, 2026 One of the largest Book Fairs in the St. Louis area Over 250,000 items including hardbacks, paperbacks, cake pans, sets, and AV material LOCATION: The 2026 Friends Summer Book Fair will be held at the Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303. Enter at Gate 2 Nearly 30,000 square feet filled with the best bargains in town! At this location, customers shop in comfort with wide aisles, cool temperatures (no matter how hot it gets outside), and plenty of convenient free parking. Special Notes for 2026: The 2026 Fair will NOT offer a large order staging area as in past years. Donations are not accepted at the Fair. The 2026 Friends Book Fair will include a silent auction. The auction will be available online and in person with a QR code during the fair and will feature some of the more valuable materials that were donated this year. Auction hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm n Friday at the Book Fair Friday, August 7: FRIENDS MEMBERS WILL ONCE AGAIN ENJOY ADVANCE SHOPPING HOURS 9:00 am to noon - Friends members only admission Friends memberships must be received by Friday, July 31. Purchase a membership now at: stchlibrary.org/friends-member Friends memberships will be sold on Friday after the current members line has entered the arena. (Shop at 9:00 a.m. on Friday for the best selection) Noon to 9:00 p.m. - Open to the general public. Saturday, August 8: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Open to the general public Sunday, August 9: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Open to the general public $5.00 a bag day (most items) Standard size plastic grocery bags provided on site. BARGAIN PRICES - GREAT SELECTION: CASH, CHECK or CREDIT accepted Most hardbacks $3, regular size paperbacks $1, oversize paperbacks $2 All teens and children's paperbacks and boardbooks $0.50 All teens and children's hardbacks $1 Cake Pans $5 AV materials & adult graphic novels priced as marked Some very old books, reference materials and special items are priced separately. On Sunday, books are sold for $5.00 a bag-standard size grocery bags provided. All books sorted into popular categories - easy to find the items you want! Leftovers: The Friends will donate the "leftovers" from the 2026 Summer Book Fair to nonprofit organizations (schools, churches, etc.) who can come on Sunday, August 9, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. and pick them up. Books will be given away on a first-come-first-serve basis. Nonprofit organizations interested in any of the leftover items should sign up online at www.stchlibrary.org/book-fair or contact Jennifer Linden at 636-720-3267 prior to the Book Fair.
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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)	Oct 30 - Nov 1  ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR  - GIANT BOOK SALE! One of the largest sales in the country! The Dayton Book Fair is expanding into a second building! All books will be on tabletops - nothing on the floor! Even more books this year than ever, including an enormous number of books from the venerable Duttenhoffer Book Store in Cincinnati.  We expect to have well over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories! October 30 through November 1, 2026 Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. $20 Admission: Wrist bands go on sale September 15 at www.daytonbookfair.com/wristbands and admission is by numerical order. (It takes literally 90 seconds for everyone to get through the door!) Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission 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) Scanners are permitted but you must be polite to other shoppers! User-friendly sale with great amenities: Pleasant climate controlled environment Ajacent free parking We can pack up large purchases for you, but we encourage everyone to bring boxes. And our annual 5K race is on Sunday morning-- all participants get a gift card to the sale and there's a cash prize --- all to benefit our building fund. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Dayton/RabbitHoleRomp  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 , Rabbit Hole Books, (29 W. First St.) a downtown brick and mortar bookstore where every book is just one dollar-- and voted Best Bookstore in Dayton!