Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Marshalltown, IA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
105 W. Boone St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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)
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 27.4 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 · 27.4 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 35.3 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
415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701 · 41.2 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 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 27.4 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Oct 10, 2026
930 Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112 · 22.6 mi
2,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Sat 8-2 · Cost: .50-$1
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 27.4 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Nov 19, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 35.3 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 · 35.3 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 · 35.3 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 · 35.3 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 · 27.4 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1