Book Sales in Missouri

OFF THE SHELF Used Book Store
OVER 50,000 BOOKS!
Imperial (Antonia)

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1000s of used kid's books in great condition, most under $2. Board books, leveled readers, picture books, chapter books, organized by type & genre. Snall sampling at this link /photos.app.goo.gl/TQNMeukGmyiLEEgR8.Contact at 402-853-4053, by appointment only. Lincoln, NE. rebekahs.book.sale@gmail.com.

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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

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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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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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

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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

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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Arlington Heights, IL

Fall Book Sale
Friends of Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N Dunton Ave
847-506-2663

Nov

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Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
847-376-2922

Downtown, just south of Metra train station

Sept 25 - 27

FRIENDS FALL BOOK SALE
Presenting THOUSANDS of BOOKS at BARGAIN PRICES!
Also, CDs, DVDs and Audio Books
Members of the Friends
- Friday, September 25 from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Memberships available at the door; $5.00 for individuals, $10.00 for families
- Sign up for numbers will begin at 2 pm
Open to the Public
- Saturday, September 26 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Sunday, September 27 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
  - Sunday is Bargain Day
Most hard cover books are $1.00, better books slightly higher.
- Most are donated and are hard cover.
Books are sorted into many categories, not picked over, no buyer's restrictions
For information call (847) 376-2922

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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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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 50^th 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

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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 15^th, 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 16^th, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Saturday October 17^th, 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

Oct 9 - 11

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Lexington, KY

Lexington Central Library
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
859-231-5505

(Conference Room A)

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)

May

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Ashland, MO

Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St
573-657-7378

Sept 12; Oct 10; Nov 14; Dec 12

9-noon
$5/bag (bags provided
To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time.

Ongoing

Library hours

Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau Public Library
711 N Clark St.
573-334-5279

Ongoing

Columbia, MO

Columbia Public Library
100 W Broadway
573-443-3161

Sept; Oct

Sat 9-4:45. Sun 1-4
not 'picked over'; most .25-.50
Fiction and non-fiction

Oct 7; Nov 4; Dec 2

Wed noon-3
Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Most under $1
1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page

Ongoing

Every Wed and Sat noon-3
Sorted; not 'picked over'; .50 and up

Crestwood, MO

Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church
8866 Pardee Rd
314-843-3604

Oct 10 - 11

Sat 8-7, Sun 9:30-1
100% donated; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions

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Ferguson, MO

FLIERS (Friends of the Ferguson Municipal Public Library)
35 N Florissant Road
314-521-4663

Oct

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Fulton, MO

Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St
573-642-7261

Sept; Nov

Thu 4:30-6
Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
Lobby book sale

Oct

Sat 9-noon
Preview: Fri 4:30-6pm, Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam.. No scanners at preview sale.
Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25
No scanners at presale; scanners allowed Sat

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Grain Valley, MO

Grain Valley Assistance Council
at Historical Society Bldg
506 N Main St
816-225-0713

Oct

Wed 2-5:30pm, Thu, Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-4
3,000 books; 100% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; includes collection of new large print books; paperbacks .75-$5.50; hardcovers $1.50-$10; children's .25-$1.50

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Imperial, MO

Off The Shelf Used Books
6429 Old Lemay Ferry Rd

(Antonia)

Bookstore

Off The Shelf Used Bookstore
Children's books, Fiction and Non-fiction, DVDs

Over 50,000 books listed online stored on-site and available for purchase
Come check us out and grab some books for pool time or vacation!

Located in Antonia next to storage lockers

Kirksville, MO

Adair County Public Library
1 Library Lane

Ongoing

Library hours
100 books

Kirkwood, MO

Greentree Books
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave.
314-821-3849

Bookstore

Mon-Thu 10-8, Fri, Sat 10-6, Sun 1-4

Kirkwood, MO

Kirkwood United Church of Christ
1603 Dougherty Ferry Rd

Oct 17; Dec 5

9-noon
12,000 books; 95% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$4

Lebanon, MO

Lebanon-Laclede County Library
915 S Jefferson
417-322-2757

Oct 1 - 3

Fri, Sat 10-3
Preview: Thu 4-7:30, $5 entry fee
40,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1

Nov 21

Sat 10:30-3:30
30,000 books; 80% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; $1
Remainders from previoius sale

Linn, MO

Friends of Osage County Library
at Osage County Community Center
1811 Hwy 50 East (1 Technology Dr)
573-897-2951

Sept

Sat 8-4, Sun 10-4
10,000+ books; 97% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Sun $5/bag, $10/box

Mountain View, MO

Mountain View Public Library
125 South Oak St.
417-934-6154

Oct 3; Nov 7; Dec 5

Sat 8-noon
900 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; partly sorted; All books .25

Ozark, MO

Christian County Library
1005 N 4th Ave.
417-581-2432

Oct

Wed, Thu 8:30am-8, Fri, Sat 8:30-5, Sun noon-4
no buyer restrictions
Some books removed

Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff Public Library
318 N Main St.
573-686-8639

Ongoing

Mon-Thu 9-5, Fri, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
90% donated; 50% hardcover; .25-$10
Valuable items (value over $10) are on view in special display cases and are available at the quarterly sale. These are not picked over by dealers
Buyers must be on site
Credit cards accepted

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Rolla, MO

Rolla Public Library
900 Pine St.
573-364-2604

Ongoing

Libray hours
.25-$1

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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)

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

Saint Louis (Creve Coeur), MO

Buswell Library
Covenant Theological Seminary
12330 Conway Rd.
314-434-4044 x 125

Ongoing

Mon 9am-9:30pm, Tue, Thu 8am-9:30pm, Wed 8-6, Fri 8-5, Sat noon-6
not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $4; hardcovers $8; (prices drop every few weeks)
Credit cards accepted

Shelbina, MO

Shelbina Carnegie Public Library
102 N Center St.
573-588-2271

Ongoing

Springfield, MO

Friends of Springfield-Greene County Library
at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
E*Plex
3001 N Grant Ave
417-616-0564

Sept 16 - 20

Wed-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
Preview: Tue 4-8, Friends, join at door
50,000 books; 75% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$5

St. Joseph, MO

Rolling Hills Consolidated Library Annex
1906A N Belt Hwy
816-232-5479

Bookstore

Mon-Thu 9-6, Fri 9-3, Sat noon-3, Sun 1-4
3,000 books; 98% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; CD, VHS $1, DVD $2, LPs .50, audiocassette .25
Not picked over; no resrictions

Summersville, MO

Texas County Library Summersville Branch
480 First St.
417-932-5261

Oct

Fri 11-3
.25-$1, $10/bag
Sweets and Reads

Washington, MO

Friends of Washington Library
410 Lafayette St.

Sept 19 - 20

Sat 9-4, Sun noon-4
Preview: Fri 3-6pm, Friends; join at door
5,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2

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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 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!