Upcoming library, Friends of the Library, and charity book sales in and around Milwaukee, WI. Dates, venues, and directions — plus year-round used bookstores you can visit any week.
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Aug 16, 2026
1726 Dr. William Finlayson Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Quarterly Friends of MPL used book sale hosted at Dead Bird Brewing Co., featuring thousands of books at bargain prices.
Aug 17, 2026
7635 West North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Hours: All Day
Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
7635 West North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Hours: All Day
Aug 24, 2026
7635 West North Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53213
Hours: All Day
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Quarterly Friends of MPL used book sale at Milwaukee's Central Library, thousands of books marked down to bargain prices.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
814 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
The very popular quarterly Book Sales feature thousands of books marked down to bargain prices. · Hours: Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm · Cost: Adult hardbacks $1, adult softcovers/paperbacks 2/$1, Kids and Young Adult books 4/$1
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Fall into reading at the Friends of MPL Used Book Sale · Hours: Friday, 1 pm-4 pm and Saturday, 9 am-4 pm
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
The Fall 2026 Friends of MPL Used Book Sale. Thousands of books at bargain prices. · Hours: Friday 1pm-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm · Cost: Adult hardbacks $1, adult softcovers/paperbacks 2/$1, Kids and Young Adult books 4/$1
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Fall into Reading at the Fall 2026 Friends of MPL Used Book Sale. Thousands of books at bargain prices. · Hours: Friday 1pm-4pm and Saturday 9am-4pm · Cost: Adult hardbacks $1, adult softcovers/paperbacks 2/$1, Kids and Young Adult books 4/$1
Oct 10, 2026
7421 W National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Book Sale · Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Oct 10, 2026
7421 W National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
5420 N. Marlborough Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53217
The Friends hold two Public Book Sales each year, traditionally scheduled for the 1st weekend in May and November. They sell books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games. Non-fiction shelves are organized by category, and fiction shelves are sorted by the first letter of the author’s last name. · Cost: Most items are priced between $0.50 and $2.00, with specially priced items usually under $10.00.
Nov 21, 2026
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Quarterly book sale sponsored and staffed by The Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library volunteers.
Nov 21, 2026
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Quarterly book sale sponsored and staffed by The Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library volunteers.
Dec 12, 2026
7421 W National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Book Sale · Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dec 12, 2026
7421 W National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53214
Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026
220 N. Helena St, Campbellsport, WI 53010 · 41.6 mi
Mon-Fri 9-6; 5,000 books, .50-$1.
Aug 16, 2026
Sussex, WI 53089 · 14.9 mi
Summer Book Sale at the Block Party presented by the Friends of the Pauline Haass Public Library · Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Cost: Buy used books for all ages at great prices
Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026
220 North Helena Street, Campbellsport, WI 53010 · 41.6 mi
Second week of the annual book sale. · Hours: 9am to 5pm · Cost: Hardcover: $1.00 each Paperback: $0.50 each Children's Books: $0.50 each DVD: $1.00 each Magazines: 5 for $1.00, or $0.25 each
Aug 20, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026
511 Division St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 · 22.3 mi
Friends of the Library Rummage Sale · Hours: Thursday: 9:15am-6:00pm, Friday: 9:15am-5:00pm, Saturday: 9:15am-12:00pm
Aug 21, 2026
511 Division St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 · 22.3 mi
Friends of the Library Rummage Sale · Hours: 9:15am - 5:00pm
Aug 21, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends Member Only Preview Day · Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aug 21, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale - Preview Sale · Hours: 5-7 pm · Cost: Friends Only Preview Sale
Aug 21, 2026
220 North Helena Street, Campbellsport, WI 53010 · 41.6 mi
Second week of the annual book sale. · Hours: 9am to 2pm · Cost: Hardcover: $1.00 each Paperback: $0.50 each Children's Books: $0.50 each DVD: $1.00 each Magazines: 5 for $1.00, or $0.25 each
Aug 22, 2026
511 Division St., Mukwonago, WI 53149 · 22.3 mi
Friends of the Library Rummage Sale · Hours: 9:15am - 12:00pm
Aug 22, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug 22, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale - Public Sale · Hours: 8 am - 1 pm · Cost: Free will donation
Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
110 E. Park Ave, Hartland, WI 53029 · 19.8 mi
Library hours; 1,000 books, $10/grocery bag.
Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
110 E Park Avenue, Hartland, WI 53029 · 19.8 mi
Book Sale will run from Monday, August 24 - Saturday, August 29 during regular Library hours. Come on into the Library and head to our Ice Age Trail Room. · Hours: during regular Library hours · Cost: Fill up a bag of books for $10. DVDs/Blu-rays/CDs - $2 Paperback Books - $1 Hardcover Books - $2 Audiobooks - $2 Puzzles - $2
Aug 24, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale · Hours: during library hours · Cost: Free will donation
Aug 25, 2026
Deer District, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · 10.6 mi
Author E. H. Lupton will be present with Louise Mayberry and Rowan, offering regency romances and tarot readings. · Hours: 4:30-9pm
Aug 25, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug 26, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug 27, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug 28, 2026
South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · 10.6 mi
Milwaukee's Biggest Free Library event · Hours: 4-7 pm · Cost: Free
Aug 28, 2026
213 N 8th St, Oostburg, WI 53070 · 40.8 mi
Friends of the Library Book Sale · Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · 10.6 mi
Fall into Reading Used Book Sale featuring thousands of books at bargain prices. · Hours: Friday 1pm-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm · Cost: Adult hardbacks $1, adult softcovers/paperbacks 2/$1, Kids and Young Adult books 4/$1
Sep 12, 2026
290 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
Sat 10-noon; preview Sat 9-10 Friends only.
Sep 12, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The Friends have adult and children's books. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Cost: First hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale.
Sep 12, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The first hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
Annual book sale in the City Hall Senior Center. · Hours: Thursday: 3:30-8 pm, Friday: 1-6 pm, Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
2,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Thursday 3:30-8pm, Friday 1-6, Saturday 8-4 · Cost: $1-$4
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
City Hall Senior Center, 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
Gently used books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks. · Hours: Thursday: 3:30pm - 8pm, Friday: 1pm - 6pm, Saturday: 8am - 4pm
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
2,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over' ; no buyer restrictions. · Hours: Thursday 3:30-8pm, Friday 1-6, Saturday 8-4 · Cost: $1-$4
Sep 17, 2026
2000 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
The Friends Annual Book Sale brings together the whole community to both participate in donating goods and then attending the sale to purchase items. This sale features gently used books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, all priced to move! · Hours: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Brookfield City Hall, 2000 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045 · 9.3 mi
Thu 3:30-8, Fri 1-6, Sat 8-4; 2,000+ books, $1-$4.
Sep 18, 2026
2000 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
The Friends Annual Book Sale brings together the whole community to both participate in donating goods and then attending the sale to purchase items. This sale features gently used books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, all priced to move! · Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026
15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151 · 7.9 mi
The book and puzzle sale kicks off with a Friends Members' Preview Night! · Hours: 5:00pm–7:00pm · Cost: Friends members only
Sep 19, 2026
2000 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005 · 6.8 mi
The Friends Annual Book Sale brings together the whole community to both participate in donating goods and then attending the sale to purchase items. This sale features gently used books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, all priced to move! · Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sep 19, 2026
15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151 · 7.9 mi
Fill your shelves with new-to-you books for all ages while supporting the Friends of New Berlin Public Library! Books, puzzles, movies, and music available for purchase. · Hours: 9:00am–4:00pm · Cost: Cash and checks accepted as payment
Sep 19, 2026
335 East Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI 53115 · 44.5 mi
Sat 9-4; 6,000+ books, .50-$2.
Oct 10, 2026
7421 West National Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 · 3.1 mi
Sat 10-3; 2,500 books, .35-$1.50.
Oct 10, 2026
290 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
Sat 10-noon; monthly sale.
Oct 10, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The Friends have adult and children's books. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Cost: First hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale.
Oct 10, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The first hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct 11, 2026
11345 North Cedarburg Road, Thiensville, WI 53092 · 13.2 mi
Annual Used Book Sale with books, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs. · Hours: 12:15 pm to 03:00 pm · Cost: $2 per item
Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
75 Seventh St, Racine, WI 53403 · 24.9 mi
Fri, Sat 10-4; 10,000+ books, $1 each.
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072 · 15.7 mi
Thu 9-7, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-noon; 3,000 books, $1-$2.
Oct 24, 2026
South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · 10.6 mi
Oct 25, 2026
7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142 · 34.2 mi
October Book Sale · Hours: 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122 · 6.1 mi
Mini sale held on a Saturday in November, in conjunction with the Elm Grove Business Association's Holiday Open House and the Elm Grove Woman's Club Christmas in the Grove event. · Hours: TBA
Nov 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
N112W16957 Mequon Rd, Germantown, WI 53022 · 14.2 mi
Holiday Book & Basket Sale featuring unique book-themed baskets, like-new fiction/nonfiction, vintage, autographed, special interest, and Christmas books. · Hours: During library hours
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
CVS Pharmacy (lower level), 1122 West Blvd, Racine, WI 53405 · 23.9 mi
Thu-Sat schedule; 50,000+ books, $3 and descending weekly.
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
5420 N. Marlborough Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 · 7.2 mi
Sat 9:30-3, Sun noon-3; 15,000+ books, .50-$2.
Nov 14, 2026
290 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
Sat 10-noon; monthly sale.
Nov 14, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The Friends have adult and children's books. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Cost: First hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale.
Nov 14, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The first hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nov 21, 2026
South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · 10.6 mi
Dec 12, 2026
7421 West National Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 · 3.1 mi
Sat 10-3; book sale.
Dec 12, 2026
290 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
Sat 10-noon; monthly sale.
Dec 12, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The Friends have adult and children's books. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Cost: First hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale.
Dec 12, 2026
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The first hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jan 9, 2027
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The Friends have adult and children's books. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm · Cost: First hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale.
Jan 9, 2027
209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · 45.4 mi
The first hour (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is open to Friends of the Library members only. Memberships are always sold at the sale. · Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ongoing sale during market hours; $1 each book.
Open year-round — check the library for current hours.
814 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Ongoing bookstore. Mon noon-4, Tue-Sat 9-4; thousands of books, .25-$2.