78th Annual ACE-CWRU Book Sale

Schedule

Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3631 Perkins Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114-4700, United States | Cleveland, OH

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Book lovers, collectors, and bargain hunters—mark your calendars!
Hosted by the Association for Continuing Education at Case Western Reserve University, this annual event is one of the largest book sales in Northeast Ohio.
The 78th Annual ACE-CWRU Book Sale returns to Cleveland with over 100,000 books, plus vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, and rare collectible titles—all available at deeply discounted prices. This beloved event draws readers and professional book dealers from across the region in search of hidden literary treasures. Prices start as low as 50 cents, with special discount days and the popular Final Day Box Sale.
LOCATION
3631 Perkins Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
(Enter through Door #2)
Free On-Site Parking
SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 30
10 AM – 12 PM: $25 Admission Preview Sale
12 PM – 5 PM: Free General Admission
Sunday, May 31
12 PM – 5 PM: Free General Admission & Shopper Coupon Day
(Save $5 on your first $15 purchase with coupon)
Monday, June 1
12 PM – 5 PM: Reduced Pricing
Tuesday, June 2
9 AM – 1 PM: Final Day – BOX SALE (Fill a box of books for just $10)
WHAT YOU’LL FIND
- Rare & antiquarian books
- Art, literature, history & politics
- Fiction & children’s books
- Foreign language titles
- Cookbooks & hobby books
- Vinyl records, CDs & DVDs
- Sheet music & multimedia
- Ephemera & collectible items
PAYMENT METHODS
Cash, checks, debit cards, and credit cards are accepted (minimum $5 charge for credit card transactions).
DONATE YOUR BOOKS
The sale depends on community donations. Donate books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, and other items through May 5. Call to schedule your donation 216.401.3154.
Help support education while giving your books a second life.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit https://www.acesite.org/book-sale-event.
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