Upcoming Library Book Sales in Iowa

515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Oct 8, 2026

Stop by Literary Grounds in the Library's Lobby for some spooky savings on gently-used books and more! · Hours: 9:00am–9:00pm · Cost: $1 off everything in the bookstore (except book bundles and items marked $1)

515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! Located in Farwell T. Brown Auditorium. · Hours: Nov 19: 5:30pm–8:30pm; Nov 20-21: 9:00am–6:00pm; Nov 22: 12:00pm–5:00pm

2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Fri 5-7:30pm members; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-3pm. Cash only.

210 Court St, Burlington, IA 52601

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026

Burlington Public Library is holding a book sale in Burlington, IA. Dates and hours: Saturday 9am-5pm, Monday 9am-2pm, Preview: Friday. Features include Fiction. Special pricing: $0.50-$3. Policies: Friends only preview.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026

Big Fall Book Sale

450 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 *Unconfirmed Date

Cedar Rapids Public Library is holding a book sale in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale · Hours: All Day

Downtown Library, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale is holding a book sale in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dates and hours: All Day.

1401 Fifth Street, Coralville, IA 52241

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Friends of the Coralville Public Library is holding a book sale in Coralville, IA. Dates and hours: Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, Thursday, November 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Features include Art & photography. Special pricing: Pay what you want, free will donation sales. Policies: Members get early access.

4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026

Fall edition of the YWRC Book Sale, previously the Planned Parenthood Book Sale. Advertised better than 800 tables of books, music, art, video games and puzzles.

1920 Avenue E, Fort Madison, IA 52627

Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Fort Madison Public Library Book Sale is holding a book sale in Fort Madison, IA. Dates and hours: Thursday 10 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Special pricing: Most books $0.25-$2.50.

930 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112

Oct 10, 2026

Drake Community Library is holding a book sale in Grinnell, IA. Dates and hours: Sat 8-2. Features include Fiction. Special pricing: $0.50-$1.

1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

Oct 10, 2026

Antelope Lending Library Book Sale (October) is holding a book sale in Iowa City, IA. Dates and hours: 9 AM - 12 PM. Special pricing: Books $0.50-$2.

Iowa City, IA 52240

Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Annual book festival featuring various presenters. · Cost: Most events are free to attend

Iowa City Public Library Lobby, Iowa City, IA 52240

Oct 24, 2026

Browse treasures at our Pay-What-You-Can Used Book Sale in the Iowa City Public Library Lobby, happening during the Iowa City Book Festival! · Hours: 10am-3pm · Cost: Pay-What-You-Can

Iowa City, IA 52240

Dec 5, 2026

ICPL Friends Foundation is holding a book sale in Iowa City, IA. Dates and hours: 10am-3pm. Features include Art & photography.

1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA 52302

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Marion Public Library is holding a book sale in Marion, IA. Dates and hours: Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4, Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4. Features include Children's, Fiction. Special pricing: Paperbacks $1, Hardcovers $2, Children's books $0.50, Sunday $3/bag.

105 W. Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026

Marshalltown Public Library is holding a book sale in Marshalltown, IA. Dates and hours: Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2. Features include Fiction. Special pricing: Books $0.25-$1, Sunday $1/bag, Monday $1 admission, Monday all books free. Policies: Credit cards accepted.

700 East Olive St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

Nov 14, 2026

The Homeschool Artisan Christmas Market in Marshalltown large variety of handcrafted goods from area homeschooled students. · Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

200 High Ave. W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

AAUW, Oskaloosa at Penn Central Mall is holding a book sale in Oskaloosa, IA. Dates and hours: Thu 10-8, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4. Features include Children's, Fiction. Special pricing: $1 per item, 6 for $5, .50 after 30, Children's .50.

200 High Ave. W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

AAUW, Oskaloosa is holding a book sale in Oskaloosa, IA. Dates and hours: Thu 10-8, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4. Features include Children's, Fiction. Special pricing: $1 per item, 6 items for $5, $0.50 after 30 items, Children's books $0.50.

1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026

Perry Public Library is holding a book sale in Perry, IA. Dates and hours: Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2, Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2. Features include Fiction. Additional sale dates: Oct 30, 2026.

800 W 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301

Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Spencer Rotary Club at Clay County Regional Events Center is holding a book sale in Spencer, IA. Dates and hours: Preview: Thu 5:30-7:30pm, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5. Features include Children's, Fiction, Art & photography. Special pricing: Preview: Thu $5 fee, Fri $1 fee, Hardcovers $3, Paperbacks $1.

800 W 18th St, Spencer, IA 51301

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Spencer Rotary Club is holding a book sale in Spencer, IA. Dates and hours: Sat 10-5, Sun 12-4, Sat 10-5 Sun noon-4. Features include Children's, Fiction, Art & photography. Special pricing: Paperbacks $0.50, Hardcovers $1.50, Children's books free, Sunday $5/bag.

3000 East Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale with 500,000 Books! Select from thousands of used and rare items, including collectible books, records, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and artwork. · Hours: Thursday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., 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. · Cost: Opening Night (Thursday): $20. Friday-Monday: FREE ADMISSION.

4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026

YWRC Book Sale is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Features include DVDs/CDs & media.

3000 E. Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale / Young Women's Resource Center is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Features include DVDs/CDs & media. Special pricing: Nov. 6: ticketed preview, Nov. 7-9: free to attend.

Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale (in partnership with Young Women’s Resource Center) is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Features include Puzzles & games.