# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Big Blowout Sale 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a book‑lover’s adrenaline rush. The Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library is hosting a one‑day‑only Big Blowout Book Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and every used book in the collection is just one dollar.

A spacious section of the basement of the historic Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave. SE, transforms into a book-buyer’s haven, packed with an unbelievable mix of great‑quality books at can’t‑miss prices. Vintage books, classic book sets, fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, kids’ titles, and surprises around every corner — all for a single dollar per book.

This is a true once‑a‑year score. When the doors close, the deals are gone.

Proceeds support the literacy programs of the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library and the Friends’ $250,000 pledge to the Inspiring Big Dreams capital campaign for the new Busse Branch of the library on Cedar Rapids’ westside.

For more information or to become a Friend, visit crlibrary.org/friends or follow the Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Facebook. The Friends is a private, nonprofit organization committed to supporting the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/big-blowout-sale-2026/200029975492825
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 378

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cherry Building
- **lat**: 41.971894338549
- **long**: -91.658684186082
- **full address**: Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave SE,Cedar Rapids,IA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Big Blowout Sale 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Big Blowout Sale 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave SE,Cedar Rapids,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Big Blowout Sale 2026?
  - **A:** Big Blowout Sale 2026 is organized by Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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