Friends of the Library, Monroe County Public Library
Sep 17, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Special early-bird sale for Friends members. · Hours: 4–7 PM · Cost: Friends members only
Library Book Sales in Bloomington, IN (2026 Schedule)
Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Bloomington, IN. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Upcoming book sales in Bloomington, IN
Friends of the Library, Monroe County Public Library
Sep 18, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Open to the public. · Hours: 10 AM–6 PM · Cost: 50¢–$2 per book
Monroe County Public Library
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026
303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401
Book sale, dates: 18-21 . 812-349-3050 x1080
Friends of the Library, Monroe County Public Library
Sep 19, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Open to the public. · Hours: 10 AM–6 PM · Cost: 50¢–$2 per book
Friends of the Library, Monroe County Public Library
Sep 20, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Open to the public. · Hours: 12–6 PM · Cost: Fill a Friends tote bag for $12; fill a box for $18
Friends of the Library, Monroe County Public Library
Sep 21, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
All remaining items are free. · Hours: 9 AM–2 PM · Cost: Free
More sales within 50 miles of Bloomington
Friends of the Library (Brown County Public Library)
Aug 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448 · 13.7 mi
Donated books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines are made available to the public in the Book Nook. · Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-7 pm, Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm · Cost: Nominal monetary donation suggested
Indy Library Store (Indianapolis Public Library Foundation)
Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 18, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Discount sale of recent bestsellers, classics, DVDs/Blu-rays, CDs, LPs and audiobooks benefiting the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Indy Public Library Foundation
Aug 17, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Indy Public Library Foundation
Aug 18, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Avon Library
Aug 22, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 22 . 317-272-4818
The District Tap
Sep 3, 2026
3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · 43.0 mi
Valued Book Launch – a fun way to celebrate stories that truly matter. Celebrate the release of Valued: The Power of Investing in Others, meet fellow book lovers, chat with the authors, and get your copy signed. Appetizers and an open bar. · Hours: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm · Cost: USD 50.00
Valued Book Launch
Sep 3, 2026
3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · 43.0 mi
Launch of Valued: The Power of Investing in Others, an in-person event to celebrate the release of the book. Meet authors, get copies signed, enjoy appetizers and an open bar. · Hours: 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm · Cost: USD 50.00
Jackson County Public Library
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
303 W. Second St., Seymour, IN 47274 · 36.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 11-12 . 812-522-3412
Putnam County Public Library
Sep 12, 2026
103 East Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135 · 36.2 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . (2 blocks east & south of courthouse) 765-653-2755
Avon Library
Sep 12, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . 317-272-4818
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library Friends Lobby Book Sale
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 32.7 mi
Recurring lobby used book sale run by the Friends of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library.
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Book Sale (September)
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 32.7 mi
Friends lobby book sale.
Plainfield Public Library
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 32.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 16-20 . 317-839-6602
Avon Library
Sep 26, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 26 . 317-272-4818
Indy Public Library Foundation
Oct 9, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Friends' Night book sale. · Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Putnam County Public Library
Oct 10, 2026
103 East Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135 · 36.2 mi
Book sale, dates: 10 . (2 blocks east & south of courthouse) 765-653-2755
Avon Library
Oct 10, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 10 . 317-272-4818
Indy Public Library Foundation
Oct 10, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Saturday Sale book sale. · Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indy Public Library Foundation
Oct 12, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Indy Public Library Foundation
Oct 13, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Avon Library
Oct 24, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 24 . 317-272-4818
Jackson County Public Library
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
303 W. Second St., Seymour, IN 47274 · 36.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 6-7 . 812-522-3412
Putnam County Public Library
Nov 14, 2026
103 East Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135 · 36.2 mi
Book sale, dates: 14 . (2 blocks east & south of courthouse) 765-653-2755
Avon Library
Nov 14, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 14 . 317-272-4818
Indy Public Library Foundation
Nov 21, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Friends' Bonus Sale book sale. · Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - Lobby Book Sale (December)
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 32.7 mi
Friends lobby book sale.
Plainfield Public Library
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 32.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 2-6 . 317-839-6602
Indy Public Library Foundation
Dec 11, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Friends' Night book sale. · Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Indy Library Store Book Sale - Friends Sale
Dec 11, 2026
2450 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Indy Library Store Book Sale Friends Sale is for active Friends of the Library Card Holders. You can buy used and like new books and other items at discount prices. Proceeds support Library programs and services through The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation. · Hours: 4:00pm - 7:00pm · Cost: Friends of the Library Card Holders only
Putnam County Public Library
Dec 12, 2026
103 East Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135 · 36.2 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . (2 blocks east & south of courthouse) 765-653-2755
Avon Library
Dec 12, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 37.7 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . 317-272-4818
Indy Public Library Foundation
Dec 12, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Saturday Sale book sale. · Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Indy Public Library Foundation
Dec 14, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Indy Public Library Foundation
Dec 15, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.0 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Friends of the Jackson County Public Library - Seymour, Indiana
Jan 6, 2027
Seymour, IN 47274 · 36.7 mi
Many surplus items available for sale. · Cost: Join the Friends for as little as $5 to gain early access
Permanent used bookstores & library shops in Bloomington
Monroe County Public Library - Friends Bookstore
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
303 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Ongoing bookstore: Tue/Thu 11-7, Fri/Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5.