Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Marion, IA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
2,200 books; 80% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. Newest books are sold in our Bookstore. · Hours: Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4 · Cost: paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50; Sun $3/bag
Aug 25, 2026
804 13th Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241 · 24.0 mi
Book Bike @ Coralvillle Food Pantry · Hours: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Sep 5, 2026
Urban Plaza at Downtown Library, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · 5.6 mi
Farmers Market Book Sale · Hours: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Sep 12, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 28.4 mi
9-noon book sale, .50-$2.
Sep 12, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 28.4 mi
Hours: 9-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Sep 19, 2026
450 Fifth Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · 5.6 mi
Farmers Market Book Sale · Hours: 7:30am–12:00pm
Sep 26, 2026
415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701 · 49.7 mi
10,000 books; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. Some books are removed. · Hours: Sat 9-2 · Cost: $5/bag (bags supplied)
Oct 10, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 28.4 mi
9-noon book sale, .50-$2.
Oct 10, 2026
1122 5th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 · 28.4 mi
Hours: 9-noon · Cost: .50-$2
Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 *Unconfirmed Date
450 5th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · 5.6 mi
BIG Fall Sale. Watch this spot for the next great sale!
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
1401 Fifth Street, Coralville, IA 52241 · 24.0 mi
Quarterly book sale with over 7000 used books. · Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members get early access on Thursday, November 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. · Cost: Pay what you want, free will donation sales.
Dec 5, 2026
Iowa City, IA 52240 · 28.4 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