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30 Years of the Book'Em Used Book Sale!

The 2025 Book’Em Used Book Sale was a wonderful success, thanks to our dedicated volunteers and supportive community. 💙


After an extensive search, we were unable to secure a suitable location for a 2026 sale. Because of the size of Book’Em, we require a large space with specific features and remain hopeful for a return in 2027.


We will still offer a grant cycle in Fall 2026 to support local crime prevention efforts.


📚🧩 Please note: We do not store donations between sales and cannot accept books, puzzles, or other items at this time. Thank you for holding onto items if you’re able — and we understand if they need to be rehomed sooner.

 The Book 'Em used book sale has been held annually since 1992.  The purpose of the sale is to generate funds that are awarded as grants to Bloomington organizations for crime prevention activities.   The sale has increased in size each year and is now one of the largest of its kind in the Upper Midwest.   


We have many loyal customers and receive many compliments about the sale.  Here is one posted on Nextdoor by Bev A., "Most wonderful used book sale ever. I go every year wherever they are, much benefit to our community!  Keep reading and support this."
    

Used books, cds, dvds, records, games and puzzles are donated (tax deductible) to BCPA from residents, libraries, bookstores, estate sales, etc.  Book'Em volunteers pick up, sort, organize and sell these items at the annual sale. Revisit our website frequently for specific information about the upcoming book sale.


    The primary drop-off location is at the sale site. The drop-off will be available usually about 10 weeks before the start of the sale. Additional drop-off sites are located in Bloomington. If you are moving, down-sizing, disposing of an estate or have other circumstances where you can't store until drop-off locations are open, please contact us at board@bcpamn.org. Please email if you have any other questions regarding the book sale.

    Stay tuned for upcoming sales!

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    It’s a wrap!

    We couldn't have asked for a better 30th Annual Book'Em sale! Check back for updates on grant recipients. 

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    Book’Em Sale Update

    After an extensive search, we were unable to secure a site for a 2026 sale. Because of the size and support of our event, we require a large space with specific features — and we’re continuing to look ahead to 2027.


    Even with a delay in the next sale, we are excited to still offer grant funding in Fall 2026 to support crime prevention in our community.


    Since we do not have space for storing donations between sales we cannot accept books, puzzles and other great Book’Em treasures right now. 

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