Shop the Basement!

Shop the Basement!

11
May
Date
11 May (Monday)
Time
Mon, 10 AM – 1 PM
Venue
Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA, United States
📝 Useful Information

Shop the Basement! is a recurring used book sale held at the Waterloo Public Library in Waterloo, IA. Organized by the Friends of the Waterloo Public Library, the event allows visitors to browse a large inventory of books at used bookstore prices, with proceeds supporting library programming and special events. 

If you are looking for other unique shopping opportunities in Waterloo during this time: 

Would you like to know more about becoming a member of the Friends of the Library to get early access to these sales? 

Event Schedule & Details 
Nearby Shopping Events 
Next Occurrence: Monday, March 23, 2026.
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Recurrence: The event typically occurs every Monday and on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Note: The basement is sometimes closed on the Monday following a major Saturday sale for reorganization.
Location: Waterloo Public Library Basement, 415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701.
Admission: Free to enter; books are sold at discounted "Friends Used Book Store" prices.
Homestead Vintage & Makers Market 2026: A larger market featuring over 60 vendors of antiques, artisan goods, and handcrafted items.
Date: Friday, March 20 (4 PM – 8 PM) and Saturday, March 21 (9 AM – 3 PM).
Location: Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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