Book Sales in Iowa — 2026

24 upcoming book sales across Iowa

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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

This week!
Ames, IA
Thu, Apr 9
Apr 9 2026 Thu Book Sale 5:30pm–8:30pm Family
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Fort Madison Public Library,

This week!
Fort Madison, IA
Apr 9,10,11, 2026
Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:304,000 books75% donated80% hardcover
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Ames Public Library

This week!
Ames, IA
Apr 9,10,11,12, 2026Preview
Fri, Sat 9-6, Sun noon-530,000 books66% donated50% hardcover
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Nevada Public Library,

This week!
Nevada, IA
Apr 10,11, 2026
Fri, Sat 10-1
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

This week!
Ames, IA
Fri, Apr 10
Apr 10 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Sat, Apr 11
Apr 11 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family
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Antelope Lending Library,

Iowa City, IA
Sat, Apr 11
9-noon.50-$2
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Sun, Apr 12
Apr 12 2026 Sun Book Sale 12:00pm–5:00pm Family
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Jefferson Public Library

Jefferson, IA
May 7,8,9, 2026Preview
Thu 9-7, Fri 1-5:30, Sat 9-15,000 books50% donated75% hardcover
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Nevada Public Library,

Nevada, IA
May 8,9, 2026
Fri, Sat 10-1
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Antelope Lending Library,

Iowa City, IA
Sat, May 9
9-noon.50-$2
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Nevada Public Library,

Nevada, IA
Jun 5,6, 2026
Fri, Sat 10-1
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Antelope Lending Library,

Iowa City, IA
Sat, Jun 13
9-noon.50-$2
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Thu, Jul 9
Jul 9 2026 Thu Book Sale 5:30pm–8:30pm Family
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Nevada Public Library,

Nevada, IA
Jul 10,11, 2026
Fri, Sat 10-1
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Fri, Jul 10
Jul 10 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family
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Antelope Lending Library,

Iowa City, IA
Sat, Jul 11
9-noon.50-$2
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Sat, Jul 11
Jul 11 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Family
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Book Sale — Ames Public Library

Ames, IA
Sun, Jul 12
Jul 12 2026 Sun Book Sale 12:00pm–5:00pm Family
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Fort Madison Public Library,

Fort Madison, IA
Jul 16,17,18, 2026
Thu 10-5:30, Fri 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:304,000 books75% donated80% hardcover
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Milford Memorial Library,

Milford, IA
Jul 17,18,19, 2026
Thu 2-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-1Paperbacks .50hardcovers $1children's .50
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Adel Public Library,

Adel, IA
Aug 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13, 2026Preview
Fri 10-7, Sat 9-3, Mon 10-5, Tue-Fri 10-7 (closed Sun)Preview: Thu 9am-7pm, $5 fee5,600 books75% donated
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Nevada Public Library,

Nevada, IA
Aug 7,8, 2026
Fri, Sat 10-1
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Antelope Lending Library,

Iowa City, IA
Sat, Aug 8
9-noon.50-$2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there book sales in Iowa?

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

When are the next book sales in Iowa?

The next upcoming book sale in Iowa is "Book Sale — Ames Public Library" in Ames on 2026-04-09. Browse the full list above for all upcoming dates.

Are library book sales in Iowa free?

Most library book sales and Friends of the Library events in Iowa 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 Iowa

Iowa 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 Iowa, 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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