Book Sales
Next Sales: October 23-25, 2026 and April 30-May 2, 2027
Looking for books on a particular topic? Check our Book Topics List for suggested categories to check at the sale!
Fall 2026 Used Book Sale, McKee Building at the Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds
Friday Oct 23 3PM - 7 PM / Members only
Saturday Oct 24 10 AM - 4 PM / Open to the public
Sunday Oct 25 11 AM - 3 PM / Everything priced by the bag
NOTE:
When there's an event at the Blue Arena, The Ranch charges for parking in certain areas. To reach the McKee Building parking lot, which is fee-free, follow these directions:
- From N. Fairgrounds Ave., turn in at the southmost Arena Circle stoplight.
- You'll see a sign directing you to turn onto a gravel road that takes you to the book sale parking lot.
Did you get a parking ticket from the Ranch during our book sale? Here's the contact information for getting the ticket charges voided:
Chrystian Kaump
970-619-4174
chrystian.kaump@oakviewgroup.com
Call or email and provide your name, license plate number, and notice number at the top right of the citation, and he will void the charge.
About the Semi-annual Sales
The Friends of Loveland Public Library used book sales are held twice a year, in the spring and the fall.The first night of the book sale, usually Friday, is a members-only night, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Memberships are available at the door.
The next day, usually Saturday, is open to all. Hardbacks are $2.50, trade paperbacks are $2, mass market paperbacks are $1, children's books for ages 10 and under are 50 cents, and vintage books and non-book items are priced as marked.
The last day, usually Sunday, is open to all. Books are sold by the bag and priced by bag size, ranging from $5 to $12.
We have had over 50,000 books in all genres at recent sales. It's a great place to find a bargain and stock up on reading material!
Location
Thomas M. McKee 4-H Youth & Community Building at "The Ranch" Larimer County Fairgrounds & Events Complex, I-25 & Crossroads Blvd., Loveland, CO 80538 (Exit 259 on I-25)
