Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Columbus, IN. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN 47448 · 15.7 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
Aug 13, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
Greenfield, IN 46140 · 40.9 mi
Friends of the Hancock County Public Library book sale. Members-only preview Thursday evening, with the public sale August 14 to 16. · Cost: Membership available at the door for preview.
Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 18, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Discount sale of recent bestsellers, classics, DVDs/Blu-rays, CDs, LPs and audiobooks benefiting the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Aug 17, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Aug 22, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 22 . 317-272-4818
Sep 3, 2026
3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · 40.5 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
Sep 3, 2026
3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · 40.5 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
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
303 W. Second St., Seymour, IN 47274 · 17.4 mi
Book sale, dates: 11-12 . 812-522-3412
Sep 12, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . 317-272-4818
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 41.5 mi
Recurring lobby used book sale run by the Friends of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library.
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 41.5 mi
Friends lobby book sale.
Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 41.5 mi
Book sale, dates: 16-20 . 317-839-6602
Sep 17, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 · 28.8 mi
Special early-bird sale for Friends members. · Hours: 4–7 PM · Cost: Friends members only
Sep 18, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 · 28.8 mi
Open to the public. · Hours: 10 AM–6 PM · Cost: 50¢–$2 per book
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026
303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401 · 31.5 mi
Book sale, dates: 18-21 . 812-349-3050 x1080
Sep 19, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 · 28.8 mi
Open to the public. · Hours: 10 AM–6 PM · Cost: 50¢–$2 per book
Sep 20, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 · 28.8 mi
Open to the public. · Hours: 12–6 PM · Cost: Fill a Friends tote bag for $12; fill a box for $18
Sep 21, 2026
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408 · 28.8 mi
All remaining items are free. · Hours: 9 AM–2 PM · Cost: Free
Sep 26, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 26 . 317-272-4818
Oct 9, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Friends' Night book sale. · Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Oct 10, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Saturday Sale book sale. · Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct 10, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 10 . 317-272-4818
Oct 12, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oct 13, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Oct 24, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 24 . 317-272-4818
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
303 W. Second St., Seymour, IN 47274 · 17.4 mi
Book sale, dates: 6-7 . 812-522-3412
Nov 14, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 14 . 317-272-4818
Nov 21, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Friends' Bonus Sale book sale. · Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 41.5 mi
Friends lobby book sale.
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 · 41.5 mi
Book sale, dates: 2-6 . 317-839-6602
Dec 11, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Friends' Night book sale. · Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: Friends of the Library have early, exclusive access
Dec 11, 2026
2450 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 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
Dec 12, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Saturday Sale book sale. · Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dec 12, 2026
498 N Avon Ave, Avon, IN 46123 · 45.9 mi
Book sale, dates: 12 . 317-272-4818
Dec 14, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Half-Price Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 15, 2026
2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 · 45.1 mi
Bag Day book sale. · Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cost: $10/bag
Jan 6, 2027
Seymour, IN 47274 · 17.4 mi
Many surplus items available for sale. · Cost: Join the Friends for as little as $5 to gain early access
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
536 Fifth Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Ongoing book sale at the Main Library, includes books, audiobooks, movies, and reference volumes. Items are on the main floor, just to the right when coming in the main entrance. · Hours: During library hours