Book Sales in Illinois — 2026

24 upcoming book sales across Illinois

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Friends of the Library Semi Annual Booksale

Happening now!
Kankakee, IL
Mar 21 – Apr 6, 2026Preview
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67th Book Bazaar

Ending soon!
Belleville, IL
Apr 1,2,3,4, 2026Preview
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 67th BOOK BAZAAR!60,000 Items! 100% Donated!Wednesday, April 1, 9am - 7pm Preview Admission $10Preview Admission $10
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Tri-Township Public Library,

This week!
Troy, IL
Fri, Apr 3
9-noon3,000 books90% donated40% hardcover
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Martin Township Public Library,

This week!
Colfax, IL
Sat, Apr 4
Sat 9-noon2,500 books30% donated40% hardcover
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Jerseyville Public Library

This week!
Jerseyville, IL
Tue, Apr 7
Tue 8:30am-8:pm$3/bag
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St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, at Breese Knight of Columbus Hall,

This week!
Breese, IL
Apr 9,10,11, 2026Preview
Fri 10-7, Sat 10-2Preview: Thu 10-11am, $6 fee11-8pm, $3 fee25,000 books
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Voices Book Nook

This week!
Freeport, IL
Apr 9 – Apr 18, 2026
Store hoursHalf priceMon-Sat 10-4, Thu 10-760,000 books
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Carbondale Public Library

This week!
Carbondale, IL
Apr 10,11, 2026Preview
Sat 8-3, Sun 1-4Preview: Fri 4-6, Friends, join at door20,000 books60% donated
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Northbrook Public Library

This week!
Northbrook, IL
Apr 10,11, 2026Preview
Fri, Sat 10-4Preview: Thu 6:30-8:30, Friends, join at door2,000 books70% donated
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Lemont Public Library

This week!
Lemont, IL
Apr 10,11,12, 2026Preview
Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4Preview: Fri 6-8, $5 admission4,000 books60% donated
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UC Books To Prisoners

Urbana, IL
Sat, Apr 11
Sat 9-58,000 books99% donated30% hardcover
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Brighton Memorial Library

Brighton, IL
Sat, Apr 11
Sat 9-25,000 books50% donated75% hardcover
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Lansing Public Library

Lansing, IL
Sat, Apr 11
Sat 9:30-1:305,000 books95% donated50% hardcover
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Book Sale — Helen Plum Library

Lombard, IL
Sat, Apr 11
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Batavia Public Library

Batavia, IL
Sat, Apr 11
Sat 9-110,000 books90% donated60% hardcover
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Glencoe Public Library

Glencoe, IL
Apr 11,12,13, 2026Preview
Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5, Mon 9-noonThousands of books95% donated50% hardcover
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Cherry Valley Public Library

Cherry Valley, IL
Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026Preview
Mon-Thu 9-8, Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5Preview: First day noon-4, $5 fee, $10/family5,000 books95% donated
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Cary Area Public Library

Cary, IL
Apr 17,18,19, 2026
Fri 1-4, Sat 9-4, Sun 1-4100% donatedsortednot 'picked over'
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Bradley Public Library

Bradley, IL
Apr 17,18, 2026
Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-11,000 books80% donated50% hardcover
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Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library

Mount Prospect, IL
Apr 18,19, 2026Preview
Friends of Mount Prospect Library Giant Spring SaleBetter and AV RoomFriend's RoomSaturday 9 am to 4:30 pm
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Tri-Township Public Library,

Troy, IL
Sat, Apr 18
9-noon3,000 books90% donated40% hardcover
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Friends of O'Fallon Public Library

O'Fallon, IL
Apr 23,24,25,26,27, 2026
No admission fee and no reservations needed!Proceeds to benefit the library and its programs.Thursday, 9:00 - 8:00Friday, 9:00 - 5:00
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DeKalb Public Library

DeKalb, IL
Apr 24,25,26, 2026
Fri, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 1-4:30Thousands of books95% donated50% hardcover
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Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park, IL
Apr 24,25,26, 2026
Fri, Sat 9-5, Sun noon-42,000 books100% donated75% hardcover
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there book sales in Illinois?

Yes! There are currently 24 upcoming book sales listed in Illinois. Active cities include Troy, Batavia, Colfax. AnyBookSale tracks every library sale, Friends of the Library event, and used book fair across Illinois — updated daily.

When are the next book sales in Illinois?

The next upcoming book sale in Illinois is "Friends of the Library Semi Annual Booksale" in Kankakee on 2026-03-21. Browse the full list above for all upcoming dates.

Are library book sales in Illinois free?

Most library book sales and Friends of the Library events in Illinois are free to attend, though some offer member-only preview nights or have a small bag-sale fee. Check each listing for details.

About Book Sales in Illinois

Illinois has a thriving community of book lovers. Libraries, Friends of the Library groups, and community organizations across the state host used book sales throughout 2026 — offering thousands of titles at a fraction of retail prices.

AnyBookSale tracks every upcoming book sale across all of Illinois, updated daily from library websites and community sources. Whether you're looking for paperback novels, hardcover classics, children's books, or rare finds, local book sales are one of the best ways to build your collection on a budget.

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