Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Dayton, OH. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Upcoming book sales in Dayton, OH
Book Fair Foundation, Inc. Annual Dayton Book Fair at the New Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH 45401
Giant book sale, one of the largest in the country, expanding into a second building. Over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories. All books on tabletops. Scanners permitted. User-friendly sale with amenities: climate controlled environment, free parking. Annual 5K race on Sunday morning. · Hours: Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Cost: Friday: $20 Admission; Saturday & Sunday: FREE admission; Sunday: $10 for a box full of books (paper grocery sack)
Book Fair Foundation, Inc. Annual Dayton Book Fair
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
New Montgomery County Fairgrounds 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH 45401
Giant Book Sale, one of the largest sales in the country. Expanding into a second building with over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories. All books on tabletops. Includes books from Duttenhoffer Book Store. · Hours: Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Cost: Friday: $20 Admission (wristbands purchased in advance); Saturday & Sunday: FREE admission. Sunday is bag day: everything you can fit in our paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included).
New Montgomery County Fairgrounds 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH 45401
ANNUAL DAYTON BOOK FAIR - GIANT BOOK SALE! One of the largest sales in the country, expanding into a second building. All books on tabletops. Over 200,000 titles in 75 different categories. Scanners permitted. Pleasant climate controlled environment, free parking. Large purchases can be packed up. Proceeds benefit local non-profits. · Hours: Fri 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. · Cost: $20 Admission on Friday (wrist bands go on sale Sept 15 at www.daytonbookfair.com/wristbands). FREE admission on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is bag day: everything you can fit in their paper grocery sack for $10 (sales tax included).