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May, 2024 |
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2-12 | Calgary, AB | 100,000 books | |
11-14 | State College, PA | 200,000+ Books! | |
17-20 | Westport, CT | BIG SPRING SALE | ? | Calgary, AB | |
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31-6/2 | New Orleans, LA | |
| June, 2024 |
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1-4 | Cleveland, OH | 100,000 Books! | 1-2 | Cochrane, AB | |
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10-12 | Lancaster, PA | | |
15 | Winnipeg, MB | POP UP SALE |
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Calgary, AB
Between Friends Club 1816 - 25th Ave NE 403-269-9133
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Calgary, AB
Calgary Reads held at: Calgary Curling Club 720 3 St. NW 403-777-8254
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May
- Fri, Sat 9-9, Sun 9-2
- 100,000 books; sorted; Sun $25/bag; Sun BOGO
- Credit cards accepted
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Calgary, AB
100,000 books RESET Society of Calgary at Crossroads Market 1235 - 26 Avenue S.E. Unit 260 403-237-8477
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May 2 - 12
- Calgary Book Sale - RESET Society of Calgary ANNUAL BOOK SALE
- Thursday May 2, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Friday May 3, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday May 4, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday May 5, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday May 10, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday May 11, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday May 12, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- FEATURING 100,000 BOOKS! The Largest Book Sale in Western Canada!
- Books are sorted into categories for convenient shopping
- All books are donated. Approximately 50% Hardcover
- No books were removed. No buyer restrictions.
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Credit and debit cards accepted
- Crossroads Market will be open during the sale
- Heading to the Book Sale with Calgary Transit? There is a stop located @ 26 Ave 11 St SE for route 24 and 302.
- Since our organization began in 1989, we have supported over over 1,100 women and girls as they exited sexual exploitation and trafficking and provided them with the tools and resources to rebuild their lives.
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Calgary, AB
Holy Spirit Catholic Church 10827 24 St SW
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Sept 21
- Sat 9-3
- 20,000 books; 100% donated; 25% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; All books 50 cents each
- Cash only
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Cochrane, AB
Nan Boothby Memorial Library 405 Railway St West
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June 1 - 2
- Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
- Credit cards accepted
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Cold Lake, AB
Cold Lake Library - South Branch 5513 B 48th Ave 780-594-5101
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Cash donation
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Cold Lake, AB
Cold Lake Library - North Branch 1301 8th Ave 780-594-5101
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Ongoing
- Library hours
- Cash donation
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Lethbridge, AB
PAW Society at Lethbridge and District Fish & Game Assn. HUT, 9th Ave. and 10th St. S 403-732-5708
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Aug 28 - 31
- Wed-Fri 11-7, Sat 10-3
- 3,000 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; Donation
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Newtown, CT
HUGE Sale! Friends of the C.H. Booth Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE at Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane (Across from Fairfield Hills) Right off I-84, Exit 11, Routes 25 and 34 203-426-4533
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July 12 - 16
- OVER 120,000 BOOKS, CDs, DVDs, LPS, PUZZLES, GAMES, AND MORE!
- July 12 to July 16 - 48th ANNUAL BOOK SALE
- Friday, 1 - 5
- $40 admission - Attendance Limited to 200
- Ticket sales start Friday at noon
- Saturday, 10 - 5
- $5 admission – Ages 18 and under FREE
- Ticket sales start Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 10 - 5: 25% off day
- Monday, 10 - 7: half price day
- Tuesday, 10 - 1: all items FREE
- Best organized sale anywhere
- Rare, collectible and noteworthy signed books and media all in one room
- All adult fiction, CDs, DVDs, LPs organized by genre
- Children’s books organized by reading level, series and interests
- Over 90 categories, including your favorites:
- Adult Fiction: classics to recent bestsellers, mystery and thriller, science fiction and fantasy, comic books, graphic novels and manga plus much more!
- Adult non-fiction: art, cinema/media and photography, computer software (including games), crafts, gardening, history (American and world), home improvement and many other areas!
- Children's books: the biggest section anywhere!
- Jigsaw puzzles and games
- Media: audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and LP records (33s, 45s, 78s)
- Young Adult: all the favorite authors and series
- Pay by cash, check or credit/debit card; Discover, Visa & MasterCard Accepted
- Unbeatable Amenities
- Contactless payment available using Square and PayPal
- Air-conditioning and plenty of on-site parking
- Secure holding areas for intended purchases available on Friday and Saturday
- Scanners and personal electronic devices welcome in sales areas
- Stockpiling and “clearing” not permitted
- UPDATES AND DETAILS POSTED AT BOOTHBOOKSALE.ORG
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Westport, CT
BIG SPRING SALE Westport Library 20 Jesup Rd. (off US Rte 1) 203-952-0070
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May 17 - 20 FRIDAY MAY 17th to MONDAY MAY 20th
SPRING BOOK SALE
INSIDE THE WESTPORT LIBRARY
Come to our Big Spring Book Sale Event inside the Westport Library! Thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, including children’s; literature and classics; fiction, mystery, and SciFi and fantasy; art, photography, history, math, science, psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, biography, business, cooking, gardening, performing arts, travel, foreign language, education, reference, and more, including Noteworthy, especially antiquarian books. Plus vintage vinyl, DVDs and CDs, ephemera, and a large selection of framed artworks, from small desktop pieces to supersized wall pictures.
Please note: Graphic novels and manga will be available only at our Westport Book Shop, right across Jesup Green from the Westport Library. For Book Shop hours, click here.
Of special interest for this sale:
- A large collection of Philosophy books, donated from the library of a retired professor of philosophy, plus a concentration of books on Spirituality, including Eastern and Native American spirituality
- An extensive collection of History books, especially Military History, with many very scarce titles, focusing on World War II, including fully illustrated studies of period aircraft, weaponry, ships and combat vehicles, many of which are prized by modeling enthusiasts; and plenty of American History & Politics, and World History books as well
- A large assortment of framed art — from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces
- A huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices
- A small number of Laser Videodiscs, priced between $3 and $5, and including classics such as The Bad and the Beautiful with Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas, the original Cape Fear with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum, and Sex and the Single Girl with Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood
- Fiction for $1 — A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday’s half-price day]
- Watch this space for a link to our Featured Specials list, to be published soon!
- Vinyl records will be available at our Westport Book Shop, right across from the Westport Library
BOOK SALE HOURS
FREE Admission:
Friday, May 17th -- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Please note Noon start time)
Saturday, May 18th -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 19th -- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- This is Half-Price Day — almost everything offered at half price! (NOTE: $1 Fiction books and $1 Children’s books remain at $1)
Monday, May 20th --- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- Fill our Logo Bag for $10 per bag, or fill your own equivalent-sized bag for $8 per bag, or purchase individual items at half-price, your choice
Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket-holders only:
Friday, May 17th -- 8:45 a.m. to Noon
Tickets for Friday’s Early Access hours must be purchased online in advance, through eventbrite.com, at: https://westportlibraryspring2024booksale.eventbrite.com
Early Access Tickets go on sale beginning May 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $35 each + platform’s processing fees. A maximum of 125 tickets will be sold.
Interested in volunteering at the book sale? Contact volunteers@westportbooksaleventures.org
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Gainesville, FL
Friends of the Library - Alachua County Library District Book House 430 North Main St. 352-375-1676
(Across from Truist Bank)
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Oct 26 - 30
Watch here for details on the next great enormous Book Sale!
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Lexington, KY
Lexington Central Library 140 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 859-231-5505
(Conference Room A)
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Oct
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New Orleans, LA
Symphony Book Fair University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Avenue 504-861-2004
Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)
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May 31 - June 2
- 71st Annual Symphony Book Fair!
- Presenting 30,000 Books!
- 100% donated. No restrictions. Nothing picked over.
- Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024
- Preview Sale:
- Friday 9am-3pm. Admission fee $20 for best selection!
- Free Admission
- Friday 3 pm-8 pm
- Saturday 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday 9 am-4 pm
- All items budget priced. Many categories of books, including children’s and young adult. Even rare items are priced at “wholesale” level prices.
- Books – Fiction & Nonfiction in 50 categories
- Music – Sheet music and recordings (LPs, CDs)
- DVD’s and Audio Books
- Art – both posters and original works of art (see below for more details)
- A special children’s sale will be on Sunday from 11 to 2 when a child, accompanied by an adult, can decorate a white bag and fill it with children’s books for $5!
- Special items on the “Fabulous Finds” table
- An Abundance of Artwork – Paintings, Prints, Posters and Fabulous Frames!
- Many Artists Represented
- No buyer restrictions. Nothing picked over. 100% donated.
- Great prices start at $1. Credit cards accepted for purchases as well as cash.
- Come for great bargains and help support the wonderful Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra!
- University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena (same location as last time)
- Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue
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Winnipeg, MB
POP UP SALE Children's Hospital Book Market at St. Vital Centre 1225 St. Mary's Rd 204-783-1125
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June 15; Sept
Watch this spot for the next great sale!
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Winnipeg, MB
Centennial Library 251 Donald St 204-986-6450
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Charleswood Library 5014 Roblin Blvd 204-986-3069
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Cornish Library 20 West Gate 204-986-4679
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Henderson Library 1-1050 Henderson Hwy 204-986-4314
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Louis Riel Library 1168 Dakota St 204-986-4568
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
River Heights Library 1520 Corydon Ave 204-986-4936
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
St. James-Assiniboia Library 1910 Portage Ave 204-986-5583
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Sir William Stephenson Library 765 Keewatin St 204-986-7070
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Transcona Library 111 Victoria Avenue W 204-986-3955
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
West End Library 823 Ellice Ave 204-986-4677
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
West Kildonan Library 365 Jefferson Ave 204-986-4389
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Westwood Library 66 Allard Ave 204-986-4742
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Windsor Park Library 955 Cotton wood Rd 204-986-4947
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Ongoing
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Winnipeg, MB
Seven Oaks General Hospital 2300 McPhillips St
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Aug
- Tue-Thu 10-4
- 3,500 books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$10. Please bring your own bags
- We only picked good condition books and redonated books that are not in good condition to be sold.
- Cash only
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Detroit, MI
Festival of Books! Detroit Festival of Books! Eastern Market Shed 5 2934 Russell Street
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July 21
- 7th Detroit Festival of Books! (aka: Detroit Bookfest)
- Sunday, July 21, 2024
- FREE entry!
- Festival takes place at Eastern Market Shed 5
- (Shed 5 is wheelchair-accessible)
- Featuring more than 100 vendors from all over the USA & Canada, selling BOOKS:
- Used
- Rare
- Antiquarian
- Unusual
- Ephemera
- Authors - and more
- ALSO Tons of
- Vinyl records
- Comic books
- Creative arts
- Vintage board games - and more!
- Enjoy FOOD, BEER, and DJ Seven Whales bringing the FUNK MUSIC!
- KID-FRIENDLY EVENT! Children in attendance may construct their very own book with the assistance of volunteers from "Arts & Scraps", a Detroit-based nonprofit that helps children repurpose discarded materials into educational and creative projects.
- We are pleased to announce the participation of Birdie’s Bookmobile at at this year’s festival. Birdie’s Bookmobile is dedicated to eliminating book deserts and making books more accessible to children in Detroit. Birdie’s Bookmobile helps families build print-rich home environments, improve literacy outcomes, and grow lifelong readers. In addition to accepting donations of children’s and young-adult books, the bookmobile will be offering several fun activities for children attending this year’s Bookfest, including:
- Create Your Own Comic Strip
- Have Fun with Mad Libs
- “Once Upon a Time” — children take turns adding one sentence to a story. The story will be available to read on the Bookmobile website after Bookfest.
- There is no admission fee at Bookfest, nor is there any charge for children to participate in any activities.
- Book donations help build home libraries, promote shared reading experiences, and impact generations. Every book counts! Book needs for children from birth to age 18 include:
- board books • picture books • early readers
- chapter books • graphic novels
- middle-grade books
- young-adult books
- Questions? books@detroitbookfest.com
- Bookfest Home Page
- Facebook Event Page
- CLICK HERE for all the event details!
- Want to see the size of Shed 5? Click here for a virtual tour
- Come enjoy this glorious day of BOOKS, vinyl records, comics, creative arts, food, beer, funk music and more! What's not to love?!
- Check the Bookfest photos from last year!
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St. Paul, MN
The Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair 774 Snelling Avenue North 608-469-9570
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July 12 - 13
- The Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair
- July 12 and 13, 2024
- Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- $7 admission (Covers both days if you desire to return Saturday — remember to bring your ticket back with you!)
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- $5 admission (kids under 12 free)*
- Would you like to buy tickets in advance? CLICK HERE Otherwise, you can buy tickets on the day of the event.
- Cash or credit card accepted for in-person ticket sales
- More than 40 dealers present a wide assortment of rare and collectible items:
- Literature
- Americana
- Science fiction and fantasy
- History
- Travel and exploration
- Children's literature
- And more!
- About our booksellers
- *Saturday admission free with a valid student ID. CABS 2024 Seminarians and Fellows get in for free both days.
- midwestbookfairproductions@gmail.com
- Held in the Anderson Center on Hamline University's campus, WITH FREE PARKING!
- Book Fair Web Site
- Campus Map
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Cleveland, OH
100,000 Books! CWRU - ACE Book Sale! CWRU South Campus, Adelbert Gymnasium 2128 Adelbert Road 216-368-2090
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June 1 - 4
- CWRU - ACE Book Sale - 2024!
- Join us June 1 - 4 for the 2024 book sale benefitting the Association for Continued Education at Case Western Reserve University
- Featuring 100,000 Books!!!
- Marvelous year of donations. One of the best groups of books ever!!
- Books from every Genre and Department! Some examples:
- Fiction, Literature, the Performing Arts
- Rare and Antiquarian Books
- Large psychology collection
- Books written in many foreign languages
- Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
- Fine Arts: all periods of art, catalogs, photography
- Cookbooks, Craft and Needlework, Sports, Interior Decorating, Gardening
- Textbooks on all topics
- Science: anthropology, archaeology, medical, natural and physical sciences
- Technology: computers and engineering
- Business: law, investing, economics
- History and Politics
- Travel
- Children’s books
- And the sale also includes:
- Ephemera
- Multi-media including CD’s, DVD’s, and vinyl records
- Preview Sale
- Saturday June 1
- 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, ($20 preview fee)
- General Sale, Free Admission
- Saturday June 1
- Sunday June 2
- Noon to 5:00 PM
- Shopper Coupon Day
- Monday June 3
- Noon to 5:00 PM
- Discount Day
- Tuesday June 4
- Credit Cards accepted
- Nothing is removed prior to the sale - it's all here for you
- Visit the ACE Booksale Facebook page
- We hope to see you there! A MILE of books await you!!
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Lancaster, PA
Friends of Lancaster Public Library at Franklin and Marshall College Alumni Sports and Fitness Center 929 Harrisburg Pike (for campus map see www.fandm.edu/visit 717-295-1950
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June 10 - 12
- 250,000+ ITEMS!
- Books! CDs! DVDs! Records!
- Explore over 400 tables in our new location in F&M Alunmni Center on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster
- Books are sorted into 30 categories including sets
- This year's sale also includes hundreds of unique Fine Arts books
- Painting books Photography books and more!
- Unique collections from several sources
- All books offered are being sold for the first time - NO LEFTOVERS!
- Sale Dates: June 10 to 12
- Monday, 7AM-8PM
- Tuesday, 9AM-8PM
- Wednesday, 9AM-6PM Half-Price Day!!
- Great Prices
- About 40% of books are priced at $2 for hardbacks & 50¢ for paperbacks
- The rest are priced Individually and include some very nice collectibles and current fiction and nonfiction. And, so much more!
- Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted
- PA sales tax of 6% added unless buyer has tax exempt ID
- NO PREVIEW AND ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL
- Venue is handicapped accessible
- Free Parking
- All proceeds benefit Lancaster Public Library and Friends.
- Questions? Contact ronadams4909@gmail.com
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State College, PA
200,000+ Books! AAUW State College Used Book Sale Penn State University-University Park Snider Agricultural Arena Corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Roads
(Diagonally across Park Avenue from Beaver Stadium - 800 East Park Ave., State College, PA 16803)
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May 11 - 14
- 2024 AAUW State College Used Book Sale
- 200,000 High Quality Books!
- Huge sale with over 35 sorted categories of books
- Displayed on 250 tables
- Fabulous Rare Book Room and Collector’s section
- Extremely clean and diverse inventory
- Biography
- Children's (25,000+ books)
- Fiction
- Health
- History
- Literature
- Mystery
- Textbooks, CD/DVD, audiobooks
- Much more
- May 11 - 14, 2024
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9 am to 8 pm
- Tuesday, 9 am to 7 pm
- Books are individually priced
- Monday - HALF-PRICE DAY
- Tuesday - BAG DAY - $10.00 per bag
- Be green: Bring your own bags
- Cash, checks and credit cards accepted
- info@aauwstatecollege.org
- Learn more: aauwstatecollege.org/used_book_sale_centre_county/
- Sale proceeds are used for programs, community grants, and scholarship awards that reflect our mission to advance gender equity for women and girls.
- One of the largest book sales anywhere! Don't Miss It!
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Prince Albert, SK
Prince Albert University Women''s Club held at: South Hill Mall 2995 2 Avenue West
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Oct
- 10-5 Fri, Sat - 2 consecutive weekends
- Donation
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