2026 SALE DATES

JULY 23 & 24

Browse over 6,000 quality used hardcover and paperback books encompassing over 30 categories, including children’s and young adult and cookbooks!
Thursday, July 23, 10 am–6 pm
Friday, July 24, 10 am–5 pm

NOVEMBER 19-20-21

PLEASE NOTE: As they prepare for the sale, the Friends will NOT be accepting new donations for the book sale until AUGUST 4.

Small amounts of books may be left in the Friends donation bin in the Café Lobby. If you have several boxes, please call the library (815) 875-1331, ext. 200, and leave your information. Someone from the Friends group will contact you to schedule an appointment for you to drop off your donation.

Items that are NOT accepted for
the Friends of the Library Sales

No magazines
No Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
No encyclopedias (World Book, Compton’s, Childcraft)
No special interest book sets (e.g., Time-Life history, handyman, how-to, or health sets)
No textbooks (at any school level, Jr. High, High School, or College, including nursing)
No discarded books from other libraries
Books that are damp, musty or moldy, or without covers are considered unacceptable. Old (vintage) books must be in at least Fair condition.
No VHS movies
No audio cassettes