Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Emporia, KS. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026
110 E. 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Book sale with 20,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted. · Hours: Saturday 1pm-4:30pm, Sunday 1pm-4:30pm, Monday 9am-5pm, Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-5:30pm, Thursday 9am-noon; Preview: Saturday 11am-1pm for all Friends members (join at door). · Cost: .50-$3; Tuesday $10/bag, Wednesday $5/bag, Thursday $2/bag.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
110 E. 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Book sale with 20,000 books; 90% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. · Hours: Preview: Oct 10, 11 am-1 pm; Public Sale: Oct 10, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Oct 11, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Oct 12, 9 am-5 pm; Oct 13, 9 am-5 pm; Oct 14, 9 am-12 pm · Cost: Preview: Friends members (join at door); Public Sale: .50-$3; Oct 13: $10/bag; Oct 14: $5/bag; Oct 15: $2/bag (Thursdays is listed as 'Thu 9-noon', assuming this refers to Oct 15)
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
302 Main St., Carbondale, KS 66414 · 38.7 mi
Fri noon-6, Sat 9-noon; .25-$1; recurring Oct 9-10, Nov 13-14, Dec 11-12.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
302 Main St., Carbondale, KS 66414 · 38.7 mi
Book sale with 500 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. · Hours: Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm · Cost: .25-$1
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
302 Main St., Carbondale, KS 66414 · 38.7 mi
Book sale with 500 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. · Hours: Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm · Cost: .25-$1
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 · 49.9 mi
Friends of the Library book and media sale featuring used books, movies, and music. Includes a specialty section with individually priced collectibles, rare finds, games, puzzles, and unique items. · Hours: Friday 5-8pm (Members Only); Saturday 9am-3pm; Sunday 12-3pm · Cost: Friday admission for Friends members only; Saturday and Sunday free admission. Sunday Bag Sale $10. Hardback books and most paperbacks - $2; Record albums, DVDs, audiobooks, sheet music - $1; CDs - .50 per CD; 45 rpm records - $.50 or 3/$1; Small paperbacks (only where marked) - 2/$1; Children's books - 4/$1.
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 · 49.9 mi
Sat 9-3, Sun noon-3; 10,000 books, .50-$2, Sun $10/bag; Friends preview Fri 5-8pm.
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
302 Main St., Carbondale, KS 66414 · 38.7 mi
Book sale with 500 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. · Hours: Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm · Cost: .25-$1
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
302 Main St., Carbondale, KS 66414 · 38.7 mi
Book sale with 500 books; 50% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'. · Hours: Fri 12 pm-6 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm · Cost: .25-$1