Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Essex, CT. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026 *Unconfirmed Date
33 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426
3,000 books; 100% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 9-4, Mon 9-3 (closed Sun) · Cost: $2-$3; Mon: $10/bag; 2nd bag $5
Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
Avon, CT 06001 · 38.6 mi
The Avon Free Public Library will host 12 local authors during two August events featuring memoirs, poetry and mysteries.
Aug 16, 2026
1 Richmond Pl, Bristol, CT 06010 · 35.7 mi
One-day nonprofit warehouse book sale.
Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026
Prospect Community Center, 12 Center St, Prospect, CT 06712 · 31.8 mi
Weekend library book sale in the community center lower level.
Aug 22, 2026
4 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783 · 48.7 mi
Recurring Saturday library book sale.
Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026
718 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT 06339 · 21.6 mi
Annual Friends of Ledyard Libraries sale running over several days.
Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026
718 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT 06339 · 21.6 mi
Annual Bill Library Book Sale.
Aug 29, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
20 High St, New Britain, CT 06051 · 29.0 mi
Textbook sale in the library community room over several weeks.
Aug 29, 2026
1 Richmond Place, Bristol, CT 06010 · 35.7 mi
Book Sale featuring Author Marc Fitch and Vendor Senior Center Crafts. · Hours: 12:30 PM · Cost: 15% Off Book Sale
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070 · 42.0 mi
Giant annual sale of more than 50,000 items.
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
34 Farms Village Road (Rt 309), Simsbury, CT 06070 · 42.0 mi
Giant Annual Book Sale with 50,000+ books and other items, 100% donated, carefully sorted into 30 categories of nonfiction, alphabetically sorted fiction, and a huge children's section. · Hours: Sat, Sep 5: 9 am – 5 pm; Sun, Sep 6: 10 am – 3:30 pm · Cost: Sunday: $10/bag all day!
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
482 Hamburg Rd, Lyme, CT 06371 · 4.8 mi
Two-day library book sale.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457 · 19.7 mi
Library book sale with a Thursday preview.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
2143 Main Street, East Glastonbury, CT 06025 · 24.2 mi
Biggest Sale of the Year! 12,000+ Books! Thousands of books in all categories! Sorted and in excellent condition. Many genres sub-sorted. Nonfiction, fiction, rare and collectibles, special books, sets, CDs, DVDs, albums, puzzles, games, vintage books, young adult books, children's books. Unique collection of UFO magazines and Vintage Science Fiction books! Air conditioned, two huge rooms, lots of on-site parking, dedicated dealer area. · Hours: Preview: Fri 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; General Sale: Sat 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Bag Sale: Sun 10:00 am to 3:00 pm · Cost: Preview: $10 Admission fee (children free); General Sale: Free admission; Bag Sale: $10 per bag (bag provided). Adult $3.00, Paperback $2.00, Children's Books Hardcovers $1.00 Paperbacks $.50. Cash, check, credit card accepted ($10.00 credit card minimum).
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Academy School, 2143 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033 · 26.0 mi
More than 12,000 books across preview, general and bag-sale days.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078 · 45.7 mi
Kent Memorial Library Friends sale of more than 25,000 books, hosted at Sacred Heart Church.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
446 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT 06078 · 45.7 mi
Book Sale with over 25,000 books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles across more than 60 book categories. · Hours: Early Bird Sale: Fri, 6 - 8 PM; Sat, 9 am - 5 pm; Sun, 9 am - 5 pm · Cost: Early Bird Sale: $10 admission, Friends members FREE; Sat & Sun: free admission; Sunday: Everything half-price! Standard prices are 50¢ for paperbacks and $1 for hard cover.
Sep 12, 2026
238 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786 · 38.7 mi
One-day Saturday library book sale.
Sep 13, 2026
248 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787 · 42.2 mi
One-day library book sale.
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Branford Train Station, 35 Maple St, Branford, CT 06405 · 22.1 mi
Four-day Friends sale, held at the Branford Train Station this year.
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
35 Maple St., Branford, CT 06405 · 22.1 mi
Annual Fall "Under the Tent" Book Sale! Featuring well over 60,000+ items including books, games, puzzles, movie DVDs, audio books, VHS/cassettes, music CDs, sheet music, and vinyl. Mass market paperbacks (fiction) will not be available until Friday morning. Credit cards accepted. · Hours: Preview: Thu 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; General Sale: Thu 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Cost: Preview: $15 admission fee; General Sale: Free admission; Sunday BIG BAG SALE: $10 per bag
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
243 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770 · 35.1 mi
Library book sale held during the Harvest Moon Festival.
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
243 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770 · 35.1 mi
Annual Harvest Moon Festival Book Sale with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction, selections for children and adults, and also CD's, DVD's & Audiobooks. · Hours: Thu, Sept 17, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Fri, Sept 18, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sat, Sept 19, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM · Cost: Thursday: $5 Admission
Sep 19, 2026
1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471 · 20.0 mi
One-day Saturday library book sale.
Sep 19, 2026
80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton, CT 06791 · 45.2 mi
Recurring single-Saturday library book sale.
Sep 19, 2026
80 Bentley Dr., Harwinton, CT 06791 · 45.2 mi
5,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 10-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Sep 19, 2026
4 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783 · 48.7 mi
Recurring Saturday library book sale.
Sep 20, 2026
26 Main St, Jewett City, CT 06351 · 27.6 mi
One-day library book sale.
Sep 20, 2026
Edgerton Park Carriage House, 75 Cliff St, New Haven, CT 06511 · 27.9 mi
Nonprofit conservancy book sale with a Friday preview.
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
67 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437 · 15.8 mi
More than 20,000 books over three days, half price on Sunday.
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
67 Park Street, Guilford, CT 06437 · 15.8 mi
Presenting More Than 20,000 Books in good condition, individually sorted, no underlining, in a wide variety of categories! Art, Cooking, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children, Science, Nature, Gardening, Travel, Family, Self-Help, Vintage & Special. Special area for dealers to sort, help with packing, and separate check out. · Hours: Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm · Cost: All books half-price on Sunday! Credit Cards accepted, plus Apple Pay.
Sep 26, 2026
65 Wooster St, Shelton, CT 06484 · 38.2 mi
One-day Saturday library book sale.
Sep 26, 2026
4 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783 · 48.7 mi
Recurring Saturday library book sale.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 *Unconfirmed Date
Heritage Village Activities Building, 11 Heritage Way, Southbury, CT 06488 · 43.7 mi
Four-day community library book sale.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250 · 30.4 mi
Weekend library book sale.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
691 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT 06612 · 46.8 mi
Weekend used book sale at the public library.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
691 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT 06612 · 46.8 mi
12,000 books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 9-4, Sun 11-4 · Cost: $1-$5; Credit cards accepted
Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
20 High St, New Britain, CT 06051 · 29.0 mi
Annual fall used book sale at the public library.
Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
20 High Street, New Britain, CT 06050 · 29.2 mi
Fall Book Sale with a fine selection of fiction and non-fiction. · Hours: Wed, Oct 14, 4 pm to 7 pm; Thu, Oct 15, 10 am to 2 pm & 5:30 pm to 7 pm; Fri, Oct 16, 10 am to 1 pm; Sat, Oct 17, 10 am to 2 pm · Cost: Admission free; Bag Sale $10 each (our bags), includes books, DVDs and CDs).
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Portland, CT 06480 · 19.5 mi
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111 · 28.6 mi
Friends of the library fall book sale at the senior center.
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Newington, CT 06111 · 28.6 mi
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
120 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111 · 28.6 mi
Fall Book Sale with over 10,000 used and vintage books including Fiction, non-fiction, children's and teens' books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games. · Hours: Preview Sale: Fri, 4:30-8:00 pm; General Sale Days: Sat, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sun, 12 noon to 3:00 pm · Cost: Preview Sale: $10 admission; General Sale Days: Free Admission; Sunday Bag Sale: $12 for 1 bag; refills $10
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
93 Main St., Ellington, CT 06029 · 38.6 mi
Not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. Book dealers not allowed. Scanning not allowed. · Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
2 Vision Blvd, Somers, CT 06071 · 44.5 mi
Weekend library book sale.
Oct 17, 2026
80 Bentley Dr, Harwinton, CT 06791 · 45.2 mi
Recurring single-Saturday library book sale.
Oct 17, 2026
80 Bentley Dr., Harwinton, CT 06791 · 45.2 mi
5,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 10-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Oct 17, 2026
4 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783 · 48.7 mi
Recurring Saturday library book sale.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
469 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716 · 34.7 mi
Three-day library book sale.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Wolcott, CT 06716 · 34.7 mi
Oct 24, 2026
4 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783 · 48.7 mi
Recurring Saturday library book sale.
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Salem Elementary School Gymnasium, 200 Hartford Rd, Salem, CT 06420 · 11.7 mi
Friends of the library weekend sale in the school gymnasium.
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Salem, CT 06420 · 11.7 mi