We're tracking 1 upcoming used book sale in Des Moines, IA, including sales hosted at YWRC Book Sale. The next dated sale runs Oct 15, 2026 through Oct 19, 2026. Readers here also travel to sales in West Des Moines, Ames, Perry, all within about 50 miles.
Every listing below shows the venue, the sale dates, and directions, so you can plan a trip to a library book sale near Des Moines without checking a dozen separate library calendars. Listings are refreshed daily as new sales are verified.
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Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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.
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
105 W. Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · 43.4 mi
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.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220 · 33.5 mi
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.
Oct 8, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 29.6 mi
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)
Oct 10, 2026
930 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112 · 42.0 mi
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.
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
3000 East Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 11.3 mi
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.
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 11.3 mi
YWRC Book Sale is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Features include DVDs/CDs & media.
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
3000 E. Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 11.3 mi
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.
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 11.3 mi
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.
Nov 14, 2026
700 East Olive St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · 43.4 mi
The Homeschool Artisan Christmas Market in Marshalltown large variety of handcrafted goods from area homeschooled students. · Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 29.6 mi
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