Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Ames, IA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Find great deals on CDs and other music-related items for sale in the Literary Grounds Bookstore in celebration of Ames Music Walk! · Hours: All Day · Cost: $1 off everything (except book bundles and items marked $1)
Nov 19, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! · Hours: 5:30pm–8:30pm
Nov 20, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! · Hours: 9:00am–6:00pm
Nov 21, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! · Hours: 9:00am–6:00pm
Nov 22, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! · Hours: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 32.5 mi
Support your local library at the Franklin Avenue Library Book Sale. Find books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and special finds including furniture. The sale will be held in the large meeting room. · Hours: 10:00am–4:30pm (Aug 15), 12:00pm–3:30pm (Aug 16)
Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 32.5 mi
Shop our selection of gently used books and materials at great prices as we make room for new items. All proceeds support library programs and services. · Hours: All Day
Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
200 West Lincolnway St, Jefferson, IA 50129 · 40.5 mi
4,000+ books, .50-$1; last day $5/bag.
Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
200 West Lincolnway St, Jefferson, IA 50129 · 40.5 mi
4,000+ books; 80% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions · Hours: Sat 9-1, Mon, Wed, 1-6, Tue, Thu 9-6, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-1 (Preview: Friday prior, 1-5pm) · Cost: Preview $10 (Friends; join at door). Regular sale: .50-$1; Last day of sale $5/bag provided
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 8.0 mi
Fri, Sat 10-1 book sale; recurring Oct 2-3, Nov 6-7, Dec 4-5.
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 8.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
105 W. Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · 35.3 mi
15,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. Credit cards accepted. · Hours: Sat 9-3, Sun 1-5, Mon 9-2 · Cost: .25-$1; Sun $1/bag; Mon $1 admission, all books free. (Mon $1 admission)
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 8.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Oct 10, 2026
930 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112 · 49.0 mi
2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 8-2 · Cost: .50-$1
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 32.5 mi
Hundreds of thousands of books and media items for purchase. Proceeds support local girls and young women.
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220 · 29.2 mi
5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 8.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 8.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1