Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026
Madrid, IA 50156
Book sale
Used Book Sale Near Me in Madrid, IA
We're tracking 2 upcoming used book sales in Madrid, IA, including sales hosted at Friends of the Library, Friends of the Madrid Library Book Sale. Readers here also travel to sales in Perry, Ames, West Des Moines, 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 Madrid without checking a dozen separate library calendars. Listings are refreshed daily as new sales are verified.
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Upcoming book sales in Madrid, IA
Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026
100 West 3rd St., Madrid, IA 50156
Browse a wide selection of books and other items at unbeatable prices in the meeting room. Discover your next great read while supporting your local library! · Hours: regular library hours
More sales within 50 miles of Madrid
Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 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 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 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 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 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 · 29.3 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
Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
200 West Lincolnway St, Jefferson, IA 50129 · 29.3 mi
4,000+ books, .50-$1; last day $5/bag.
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 22.5 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 · 22.5 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
American Legion Bldg, 223 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 · 38.6 mi
Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3; 10,000 books, donation-based; Friends preview Thu 4-7pm ($5).
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
223 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 · 38.6 mi
10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. Legion will sell snacks. · Hours: Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3 · Cost: $5 Preview (no vendors, no scanners). $10/plastic grocery sack (provided); limit 5 bags.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
223 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 · 38.6 mi
10,000 books; 90% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; donation. No vendors, no scanners. · Hours: Fri 10-7, Sat 10-3 (Preview: Thu 4-7pm) · Cost: Preview $5 (Friends; join at door). $10/plastic grocery sack (provided); limit 5 bags
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 16.5 mi
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)
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
105 W. Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · 49.1 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 1, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220 · 13.6 mi
5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 22.5 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 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 · 13.6 mi
5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 mi
The biggest book sale in Iowa, formerly organized by Planned Parenthood, is back under new leadership. This fall’s event may be smaller than previous sales but is planned to grow biannually. Books, puzzles, and games are organized into over 90 categories.
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
3000 E. Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265 · 21.6 mi
Biannual book sale previously run by Planned Parenthood, now under the leadership of Young Women's Resource Center and Iowa's Biggest Book Sale. · Cost: Nov. 6: ticketed preview; Nov. 7-9: free to attend
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 22.5 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Nov 19, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 16.5 mi
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 · 16.5 mi
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 · 16.5 mi
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 · 16.5 mi
Find great deals on thousands of used items, including books, movies, music, and more! · Hours: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 22.5 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1