We're tracking 4 upcoming used book sales in West Des Moines, IA, including sales hosted at YWRC, YWRC Book Sale, Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale (in partnership with Young Women’s Resource Center). Dated sales here span Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026, and 4 of them run multiple days (often ending with a bag day). Readers here also travel to sales in Des Moines, Perry, Ames, 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 West 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
3000 East Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265
YWRC is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Dates and 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. Features include Art & photography, Rare & collectible, DVDs/CDs & media, Puzzles & games. Special pricing: FREE ADMISSION.
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265
YWRC Book Sale is holding a book sale in West Des Moines, IA. Features include DVDs/CDs & media.
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
Elwell Family Food Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
3000 E. Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265
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.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220 · 25.7 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 · 32.5 mi
Ames Public Library is holding a book sale in Ames, IA. Dates and hours: 9:00am–9:00pm.
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 · 11.3 mi
YWRC Book Sale is holding a book sale in Des Moines, IA. Features include Art & photography, DVDs/CDs & media, Puzzles & games.
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 32.5 mi
Ames Public Library is holding a book sale in Ames, IA. Dates and hours: Nov 19: 5:30pm–8:30pm; Nov 20-21: 9:00am–6:00pm; Nov 22: 12:00pm–5:00pm. Features include DVDs/CDs & media.