We're tracking 3 upcoming used book sales in Fairfield, IA, including sales hosted at Fairfield Public Library. Readers here also travel to sales in Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Fort Madison, 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 Fairfield without checking a dozen separate library calendars. Listings are refreshed daily as new sales are verified.
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Aug 18, 2026
104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield, IA 52556
Proceeds fund regular library programs and hire educators. Features refurbished library computers with Windows 11. The final week will feature a basket sale - fill it up and pay just $5. · Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Aug 19, 2026
104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield, IA 52556
Proceeds fund regular library programs and hire educators. Features refurbished library computers with Windows 11. The final week will feature a basket sale - fill it up and pay just $5. · Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Aug 20, 2026
104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield, IA 52556
Proceeds fund regular library programs and hire educators. Features refurbished library computers with Windows 11. The final week will feature a basket sale - fill it up and pay just $5! · Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sep 12, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 49.6 mi
9-noon book sale, .50-$2.
Sep 12, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 49.6 mi
Hours: 9-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
102 Church St., Ottumwa, IA 52501 · 23.6 mi
10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. Credit cards accepted. · Hours: Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5 · Cost: $1-$2
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Bridge View Center, 102 Church St., Ottumwa, IA 52501 · 23.6 mi
Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5; 10,000 books, $1-$2, credit cards accepted.
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
102 Church St., Ottumwa, IA 52501 · 23.6 mi
10,000 books; 100% donated; 30% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions · Hours: Fri noon-8, Sat 9-5 · Cost: $1-$2. Credit cards accepted.
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
210 Court St, Burlington, IA 52601 · 45.9 mi
9,000+ books; 60% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions · Hours: Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2 (Preview: Fri, Friends only) · Cost: .50-$3
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
210 Court St, Burlington, IA 52601 · 45.9 mi
Sat 9-5, Mon 9-2; 9,000+ books, .50-$3; Friends preview Fri.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
200 High Ave. W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · 41.0 mi
5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4 · Cost: $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag
Oct 10, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 49.6 mi
Hours: 9-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Oct 10, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 49.6 mi
9-noon book sale, .50-$2.
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
200 High Ave. W, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · 41.0 mi
5,000 books; 80% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. This is a smaller sale than usual, and will be our last sale, because we no longer have a place for book drop-off and sorting. · Hours: Thu, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-4 · Cost: $1 per item, 6 for $5; .50 after 30; children's .50; Sat $5/bag
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
1920 Avenue E, Fort Madison, IA 52627 · 41.2 mi
4,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions · Hours: Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30 · Cost: .25-$2.50
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
1920 Avenue E, Fort Madison, IA 52627 · 41.2 mi
Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30; 4,000 books, .25-$2.50.
Dec 5, 2026
Iowa City, IA 52240 · 49.6 mi
The Arts & Crafts Bazaar is the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation’s annual winter fundraiser for the Iowa City Public Library. · Hours: 10am-3pm