05/29/2026
Thank you! The results are in: the spring YWRC Book Sale raised $172,000 for local girls and young women! Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and shoppers who made this community event a success. Save the fall sale dates: October 15 - 19, 2026.
Reminder - book drop off is open this weekend (Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. at 1901 Bell Avenue, Suite 7, Des Moines, IA 50315). Details here: https://iowasbiggestbooksale.org/donations.
05/26/2026
Summer Programs begin in just TWO WEEKS! Summer Programs last Monday - Friday, 12 - 4 p.m. for one week. Groups are based on age and available for those going into 3rd through 12th grades. For more information and to sign up, visit https://ywrc.org/programs/summer.
05/22/2026
Scenes from opening day! ✨ Thank you to everyone who volunteered and shopped. You are making a significant difference for local girls and young women, and we are grateful.
Have photos from the sale? Tag us - we’d love to see what you chose!
We’re open again tomorrow/Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (free admission) in the 4H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Concessions are also open - why not make a whole day of it?!
Iowa's Biggest Book Sale
05/16/2026
The YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026 is just around the corner! Make a plan with your book buddies to check out this massive book sale with great prices, all for a worthy cause. Opening night (Thursday) admission is $20, Friday - Monday is free admission. Daily times listed below.
Thursday ($20 admission): 3 - 9 p.m.
Friday, May 22: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 23: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 24: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (50% off day)
Monday, May 25: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (75% off day)
05/22/2026
05/16/2026