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| 17-20 | Centennial, CO |  | | 17 | Dodge City | |
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| 2-17 | Lexington, KY |  | | 3 | Dodge City | |
| 3 | Whitewater | |
| 9-10 | Carbondale | |
| 9-11 | Lawrence | |
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| 15-19 | Des Moines, IA | 500,000 Books! | | 15 | Dodge City | |
| 16-18 | Iola | |
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| 17-21 | Saint Joseph, MO | BIG FALL SALE! | | 17-18 | Topeka | |
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| 22-25 | Golden, CO | Mega Sale! | |
| 23-25 | Loveland, CO | Fall Book Sale | | 24-25 | Salina | |
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| 30-11/1 | Dayton, OH |  | | ? | Andover | |
| ? | Emporia | |
| ? | Liberal | |
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| Centennial, CO

 Friends of Arapahoe Libraries Koelbel Library 5955 South Holly Street 80121 303-542-7279
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Sept 17 - 20
- Friends Annual Used Book Sale at Koelbel Library - It's our biggest sale of the year!
- September 17 to 20, 2026
- Friends Preview Night
- THOUSANDS of items offered at great prices:
- Children's Books
- Better Books and Collectibles
- All types of Media
- A great assortment of Genres
- PREVIEW SALE: September 17
- PUBLIC SALE: September 18 - 20
- Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday, 12-4 pm
- $12 Bag Day: We provide the bag
- All books have been hand-sorted. No library discards.
- Don't miss this high-quality sale!
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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
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Oct 22 - 25
- 2026 FALL WHALE OF A USED BOOK SALE!
- Over 90,000 ITEMS!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records, Tapes
- Maps
- Games, Puzzles
- Audio Books
- Separated into over 30 nonfiction and fiction categories - sorted for easy shopping!
- Great Prices generally range from 50 cents to $3.50
- Bert's Weathered & Treasured - hundreds of vintage and better books, all individually priced
- Scanners are welcome!
- Thursday, October 22
- Friends Preview Night
- 6PM – 8PM
- Current Friends of JCPL Members Only
- Friday, October 23
- Early Bird Admission $10 Friday 8AM – 5PM
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM
- Saturday, October 24
- (Half off for Educators, Friends of the Library, Jeffco Employees (with ID)
- General Admission $5 9AM – 5PM $5 (under 18 years old free)
- Sunday, October 25
- Bag of Books Day: $12 for a Bag of Books, 11AM - 3PM
- Free admission for under 18 & SNAP cardholders
- 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
- Be eco-friendly! Bring your own bags & boxes!
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| Loveland, CO
Fall Book Sale Friends of Loveland Public Library at McKee Community Building at The Ranch Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex 5260 Arena Circle I-25 and Crossroads Blvd; Exit 259 970-962-2712
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Oct 23 - 25
- Friends of the Loveland Library
- Thousands of books sorted into over 60 categories and displayed.
- Something for Everyone!
- Hardbounds
- Paperbacks
- Children's and Teen Books
- CDs, DVDs, Records
- Puzzles
- Audio Books
- Vintage Books
- Friday, October 23:: 3 pm - 7 pm - Friends of the Library Preview
- (You can join at the door!)
- Saturday, October 24: 10 am - 4 pm - Open to the Public
- Sunday, October 25: 11 am - 3pm - Open to the Public
- Bag Sale: Priced by the bag/container, starting as low as $5.00
- COST: Free Admission & Free Parking (see friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org for Friday parking information
- WHERE: McKee Community Building at The Ranch
- (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex; 5260 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO; I-25 and Crossroads Blvd; Exit 259)
- friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org folloveland@gmail.com
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| Westport, CT
BIG FALL SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070
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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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| 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.)
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Nov
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| Des Moines, IA
500,000 Books! YWRC BOOK SALE Iowa's Biggest Book Sale 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue 515-235-0414
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Oct 15 - 19
- 2026 YWRC BOOK SALE!
- Iowa's Biggest Book Sale will once again pack the 41,000 sq. ft. building!
- October 15 to 19, 2026
- Select from THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of used and rare items - Something for everyone!
- Collectible Books!
- Records, CDs, DVDs!
- Games, Puzzles!
- Artwork!
- BOOK SALE HOURS
- OPENING NIGHT Admission: $20
- Thursday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- FREE ADMISSION
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Credit cards accepted
- Questions? Contact info@iowasbiggestbooksale.org
- 12,000 customers from 37 different states and 139 Iowa towns attended previous book sales. Don't be left out - plan YOUR trip now!
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| Andover, KS
 Andover Library 1511 E Central Ave 316-733-0958
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Oct
- Thu 9-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3
- Preview: Wed 6-8, Friends; join at door $25
- 30-35 filled tables of books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; Sat $5/bag
- One bookseller is allowed to remove books she wants to try to sell
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| Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City Public Library 120 E. 5th Ave.
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-6
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| Baxter Springs, KS
Johnston Public Library 210 W. 10th St. 620-856-5591
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Ongoing
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| Belleville, KS
Belleville Public Library 1327 19th St. 785-527-5305
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Sept
- Fri 8-5, Sat 8-3, Mon, Tue 10-7
- Preview: Thu 5-7pm, Friends; join at door; starting at $2 for senior citizens
- 5,000 books; 70% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25; hardcovers .50; Mon, Tue $1/bag
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| Carbondale, KS
 Carbondale City Library 302 Main St. 785-836-7638
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Sept 11 - 12; Oct 9 - 10; Nov 13 - 14; Dec 11 - 12
- Fri noon-6, Sat 9-noon
- 500 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .25-$1
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| Dodge City, KS
Dodge City Public Library 1001 N. 2nd Ave. 620-225-0248
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Sept 17; Oct 15; Nov 19; Dec 17
Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5
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| Emporia, KS
Emporia Public Library 110 E. 6th Ave 620-340-6462
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Oct
- Sat 1-4:30, Sun 1-4:30, Mon, Tue 9-5, Wed 9-5:30, Thu 9-noon
- Preview: Sat 11-1, all Friends members; join at door
- 20,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3, Tue $10/bag, Wed $5/bag, Thu $2/bag
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| Hays, KS
Hays Public Library 1205 Main St. 785-625-9014
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Bookstore
- Mon, Tue, Sat 1-4, Wed, Thu, Fri 10-4
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| Hesston, KS
Hesston Public Library 110 E. Smith 316-327-4666
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Ongoing
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| Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St. 620-663-5441
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-5 and 6-8pm, Fri 10-4, Sat 11-3
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| Independence, KS
Independence Public Library 220 E Maple St 620-331-3030
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Bookstore
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| Iola, KS
Iola Public Library 218 E. Madison 620-365-3262
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Oct 16 - 18
- Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Thu 6-8pm, Friends, join at door $5
- 4,500 books; 30% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation (some special priced); Sun $1/bag
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| Junction City, KS
Dorothy Bramlage Public Library 230 W 7th St 785-238-4311
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Nov 6 - 7
- Fri noon-6, Sat 9-2
- Preview: Thu 4-6, Friends
- 80% donated; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3; Sat 1pm: bag sale
Ongoing
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| Lawrence, KS
Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St 785-843-3833 x 149
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Oct 9 - 11
- Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun noon-4
- Preview: Thu 5-7pm, Donors only; join at door
- 60,000 books; 90% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
- Books removed to sell online
- Credit cards accepted
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| Leavenworth, KS
 Leavenworth Public Library 417 Spruce St
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Books and magazines .10 each
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| Lenexa, KS
Friends of Johnson County Library at: 8281 Melrose Dr 913-492-4791
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Ongoing
- Thur 5:30-7:30 pm; Sat, Sun 10-3
- Thousands of books; $0.25 & up
- New inventory added each week
Friends get 20% off
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| Liberal, KS
Liberal Memorial Library 619 N. Kansas 620-626-0180
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Oct
- Tue-Sat, library hours
- .50 books; $1% donated; pb .50, everything else $1
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| Lindsborg, KS
Lindsborg Library 111 S. Main 785-227-2710
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Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-6
- 8,000 books; 100% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; $2-$10
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| Manhattan, KS
Manhattan Public Library 629 Poyntz Ave 785-776-4741
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Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 1-6
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| Manhattan, KS
Hale Library Kansas State University 785-532-5671
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Ongoing
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| Olathe, KS
Indian Creek Library 16100 W. 135th St. 913-971-6878
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Nov 6 - 8
- Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
- Preview: Thu 5-7, Friends, join at door
- 20,000 books; 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1 or less; Sun bag sale
- 25% have been scanned
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Thu 10-6, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
- 3,000 books; 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; $1-$2
- 50% of the books are scanned
- No restrictions
- Credit cards accepted
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| Ottawa, KS
Ottawa Library 209 E. 2nd St. 785-242-3080
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Ongoing
- Every Monday 1-2:30. Also 1st & 3rd Saturdays monthly 9-noon
- 10,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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| Parsons, KS
Parsons Public Library 311 S. 17th St. 620-421-5920
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Ongoing
- 100% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$1
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| Salina, KS
Salina Public Library 301 West Elm 785-825-4624
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Oct 24 - 25
- Sat 10-3, Sun 12-3
- Preview: Fri 3:30-5:30, Friends, join at door
- 4,000 books; 60% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$3
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| Topeka, KS
 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Ave 785-580-4445
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Oct 17 - 18
- Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3
- Preview: Fri 5-8pm, Friends; join at door
- 10,000 books; 70% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2; Sun: $10/bag provided
- We sell online
- Credit cards accepted
Bookstore
- Mon-Sat 10-5
- 5,000 books; 80% donated; 65% hardcover; sorted; .50-$30 (some collectibles)
- We scan books and sell online
- No restrictions
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| Toronto, KS
Toronto Public Library 107 W. Main
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Ongoing
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| Wamego, KS
Wamego Public Library 431 Lincoln St
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Ongoing
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| Whitewater, KS
Whitewater Memorial Library 118 E Topeka
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Oct 3
- Sat 9-2
- 2,000 books; 50% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; plus movies, mags, office equipment, costumes, toys; .25-$5
- Frederic Remington Festival - many festivities!
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| Wichita, KS
Wichita Public Library 223 S. Main 316-261-8500
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Bookstore
- Tue-Fri 10:30-4:30 Call for Sat availability
- .25-$2
- Bookstore may be closed due to volunteer shortages or inclement weather.
- 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month are half-price books in the bookstore.
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| Lexington, KY
 Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505
(Conference Room A)
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Oct 2 - 17
- Friends of the Lexington Public Library Book Cellar
- HUGE BOOK SALE!
- October 2 - 17
- Members Only Days, Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3
- Membership available at the door, or join online in advance: HERE
- Pre-opening table to verify membership to help traffic flow.
- October 4 through 17: General Public Invited - Open to Everyone
- Sunday, October 4, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sunday, Oct. 11)
- Bag & Box Days Thursday to Saturday, October 15 to 17
- Fill a bag for $5 or a box for $10 (bags and boxes provided)
- OVER 50,000 BOOKS, CDS & DVDS!
- Free water and snacks. Half of the books have been picked over.
- Books restocked daily. No restrictions on buying.
- Dealers welcome.
- There is a corral area. Boxes provided for larger orders.
- We have team members ready to help bring books to cars.
- Books have been examined by non-professional volunteers. 15 volunteers on site on opening member days
- Due to not having a Spring Sale, we have roughly twice the amount of books as last time (October). All inventory from last sale was donated to a nonprofit so there is no holdover. A random "quarter day" (everything is 25 cents) for ONE DAY only will be introduced in the middle to encourage turnover. That would be communicated through our social media and email list. See pictures and sale updates:
- Great Prices
- Children's paperbacks: $0.50
- Children's hardbacks: $1.00
- Adult paperbacks: $1.00
- Adult hardbacks: $2.00
- CDs $1.00. DVDs $1.00
- Cash, Card, and Check accepted
- New this year: TWO checkouts in the sale room!
- Two Hour parking validation free in the Library Garage. Free street parking on weekends
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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)
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May
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| Saint Joseph, MO
BIG FALL SALE! 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)
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Oct 17 - 21
- Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale!
- Over 12,000 items
- Books
- DVDs, Music CDs, Books-on-CD, Games, Puzzles
- 50% donated, 50% ex-library
- Sorted by genres or interest areas! Has Fiction and Non-Fiction for Adults, Teens, Children
- Sale Hours
- Friends ONLY Preview Sale, Saturday, October 17: 9 am - 10 am (can join at door)
- Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, October 18, 9 am - 6 pm
- Monday, October 19, 9 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 20, 9 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday, October 21, 9 am - 6 pm
- Great Prices!
- Hardcover books: $2.00; Paperbacks, DVDs and CDs: $1.00
- Tuesday, October 20: ½ Price Day!
- Wednesday, October 21: Bag ($5) and Box ($10) Day!
- We accept payment by cash, check or card
- Annual Holiday Sale in December; Vintage and Local Interest Sale in March
- For more information 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)
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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 Tuesday, September 29 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!
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| Waco, TX
 Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library at BASE-Extraco Center 4601 Bosque Blvd
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Nov 12 - 15
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