Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around West Des Moines, IA. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Support your local library at the Franklin Avenue Library Book Sale. Find books for all ages, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and special finds including furniture. The sale will be held in the large meeting room. · Hours: 10:00am–4:30pm (Aug 15), 12:00pm–3:30pm (Aug 16)
Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
4-H Exhibits Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hundreds of thousands of books and media items for purchase. Proceeds support local girls and young women.
Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
200 West Lincolnway St, Jefferson, IA 50129 · 44.5 mi
4,000+ books, .50-$1; last day $5/bag.
Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
200 West Lincolnway St, Jefferson, IA 50129 · 44.5 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
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 34.0 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 · 34.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
American Legion Bldg, 223 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 · 21.6 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 · 21.6 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 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
223 N 1st Ave, Winterset, IA 50273 · 21.6 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 17, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 32.5 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)
Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 34.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
1101 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220 · 25.7 mi
5,000 books; 50% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
631 K Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 · 34.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1
Nov 19, 2026
515 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 · 32.5 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 · 32.5 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 · 32.5 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 · 32.5 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 · 34.0 mi
Hours: Fri, Sat 10-1