Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

09/05/2026

Reminder! Book Donations are closed today due to the Labor Day holiday weekend. See you next Saturday the 12th at 9am!

09/05/2026

Reminder! Book donations are closed today, see everyone next Saturday September 12th!

09/02/2026

Book Donations will be closed September 5th and 6th due to the Labor Day holiday! We will be open again, Saturday Sept. 12th. Happy Reading!

08/26/2026

Donate books and other media items at the BookWorks Donation Warehouse at 1901 Bell Ave, Des Moines, 50315
Can’t make it over the weekends? Please email [email protected] to schedule an appointment to drop off your donations. Currently, we do not offer 24-hour donation drop-offs. Please ensure you set up an appointment with us.
Please visit our website for more information on donation times and accepted items: https://iowasbiggestbooksale.org/donations/

08/18/2026

Please don't drop large donations into the trailer. Please plan to drop large donation amounts at the warehouse over the weekend.
📚24/7 Book Drop is extending its stay at the YWRC office!🎉 The mobile Book Drop will be at the YWRC office now through the end of September. Watch this video to see how to donate - there are also helpful reminders on the book drop itself.📍Located at 818 5th Avenue on the north side of downtown, between the events center and the large 6th Ave. parking ramp.

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08/09/2026

Mark your calendars for the next YWRC Book Sale, October 15th - 19th!