Dayton Book Fair

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Dayton Book Fair Good Works Since 1970! We are open year-round to accept donations, not just of books but also records, movies, puzzles, and games.

The Dayton Book Fair has a double mission: we sell donated books to benefit three different local non-profits each year, and we provide a meaningful place for people to donate their beloved books. Items collected are sold at our annual sale, the largest of its kind in Ohio, held the second weekend of each November at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio. The proceeds from that sale are distributed in the form of grants to different organizations in the Miami Valley. Since 1970, the Dayton Book Fair has donated nearly two million dollars. New beneficiaries are chosen each year. In 2021, proceeds from the sale will benefit WYSO Center for Community Voices, Dayton International Peace Museum, and Xenia Area Community Theater. We also sell books online through eBay, check out our listings at bookfairexpress and for more specialized listings, also at daytonbookfair

The Book Fair Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Ohio.

10/13/2026

Our Campbell Street office will be closing soon. If you have donations, we can accept them through Saturday, October 17. We will not reopen at this site after the sale-- please stay tuned for announcements about our new locations.

10/13/2026

Please note that the LAST DAY for donations for the Dayton Book Fair is Saturday, October 17.

Once again it's time for the Annual Grismer Round Up! We're so grateful to our good friends at Grismer Tire for hosting ...
09/01/2026

Once again it's time for the Annual Grismer Round Up! We're so grateful to our good friends at Grismer Tire for hosting our annual book roundup for us! Drop off your donations at your local Grismer in the Dayton area and in Mason.

New Dates this year for our big event!
08/31/2026

New Dates this year for our big event!

Be sure to check for our new dates!
08/11/2026

Be sure to check for our new dates!

NEW DATES! October 30 through November 1. Wristbands on sale Tuesday September 29 at 12:01 a.m. (just after midnight) Admission on Friday is $20, there is a $1 charge for postage. We are expanding …

The Dayton Book Fair needs you. Even if you don't have a strong back. Even if you can't lift a 40lb box. (Actually we ne...
07/18/2026

The Dayton Book Fair needs you. Even if you don't have a strong back. Even if you can't lift a 40lb box. (Actually we need you if you CAN do those things too.) We're a bit overwhelmed with how much we have to do before our 55th annual sale-- this year benefitting Threads of Miamisburg, Daybreak, and Preservation Dayton.

We're looking for volunteers. Can you give us a hand?
07/18/2026

We're looking for volunteers. Can you give us a hand?

Though the fire was not in our store, it was on a common wall, and it will take us this long to get cleaned up.
02/13/2026

Though the fire was not in our store, it was on a common wall, and it will take us this long to get cleaned up.

Out of a large stack of extremely worthy applicants, we have selected three. This year we really wish we had the ability...
02/10/2026

Out of a large stack of extremely worthy applicants, we have selected three. This year we really wish we had the ability to fund more groups and encourage those who weren’t chosen this year to please apply again. The beneficiaries of the 2026 Dayton Book Fair are Daybreak (www.daybreakdayton.org) Threads of Miami Valley (www.threadsoutreach.org) and Preservation Dayton (www.preservationdayton.org) We are honored to assist them.

It’s so much fun to give away the money! Congratulations and thank you to our 2025 beneficiaries, Gem City Roller Derby,...
02/10/2026

It’s so much fun to give away the money! Congratulations and thank you to our 2025 beneficiaries, Gem City Roller Derby, Family Promise of Greene County, and Ohio Performing Arts Institute!

And congratulations to our new three for 2026! Daybreak, Threads, and Preservation Dayton.

Address

175 Campbell Street
Dayton, OH
45417

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(937) 999-4491

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