Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Columbia, MO. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 19, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Aug 22, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Aug 26, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Aug 29, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Sep 2, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Sep 2, 2026
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
1st Wednesday monthly themed sale, noon-3; also Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2.
Sep 2, 2026
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. 1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page. · Hours: noon-3 · Cost: Most under $1
Sep 5, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Sep 9, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
The Friends hold semiweekly sales in the library lobby. Shop every Wednesday and Saturday noon-3 p.m. All proceeds support library services. · Hours: 12:00pm - 3:00pm · Cost: Cash or checks only
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Annual Fall Book Sale with a large selection of books, music CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. · Hours: Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (pre-sale for members 9 a.m. - noon, public noon - 5 p.m.); Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. · Cost: Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 50¢, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks 50¢, specials as marked. Friends members pre-sale admission $10.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
100 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
Annual Fall Book Sale with a large selection of books, music CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. Proceeds support library services. · Hours: Saturday: 9 a.m. - noon (members only), noon - 5:00 p.m. (public); Sunday: 1 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. · Cost: Hardbacks $1, paperbacks 50¢, music CDs, DVDs, audiobooks 50¢. Friends membership $10 at the door for pre-sale access.
Oct 7, 2026
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. 1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page. · Hours: noon-3 · Cost: Most under $1
Nov 4, 2026
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. 1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page. · Hours: noon-3 · Cost: Most under $1
Dec 2, 2026
100 W Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
Hundreds books; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions. 1st Wed of each month - monthly themed sales, see Facebook page. · Hours: noon-3 · Cost: Most under $1
Aug 22, 2026
109 N. Main St, Ashland, MO 65010 · 11.3 mi
2nd Saturday monthly sale. To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time. · Hours: 9-11am · Cost: $5/bag (bags provided)
Sep 12, 2026
109 N. Main St, Ashland, MO 65010 · 11.3 mi
2nd Saturday monthly sale. To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time. · Hours: 9-11am · Cost: $5/bag (bags provided)
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 *Unconfirmed Date
710 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251 · 21.4 mi
Hours: Saturday: 9-noon; Preview (Friday): 4:30-6pm · Cost: Preview: Friends; join at door $5 ind., $10 fam. Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; trade pb $1; children's .25. No scanners at presale; scanners allowed Sat.
Oct 10, 2026
109 N. Main St, Ashland, MO 65010 · 11.3 mi
2nd Saturday monthly sale. To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time. · Hours: 9-11am · Cost: $5/bag (bags provided)
Nov 14, 2026
109 N. Main St, Ashland, MO 65010 · 11.3 mi
2nd Saturday monthly sale. To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time. · Hours: 9-11am · Cost: $5/bag (bags provided)
Dec 12, 2026
109 N. Main St, Ashland, MO 65010 · 11.3 mi
2nd Saturday monthly sale. To allow for social distancing, only 1 person can shop at a time. · Hours: 9-11am · Cost: $5/bag (bags provided)