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Library foundations seasonal book sales

Overview

Library foundations are organizing seasonal book sales to generate funding for local library programs and services.

In Lawrence, the public library is hosting a fall sale with over 60,000 items, including books, CDs, and DVDs, with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2. The event features a members' night on October 8, followed by public sale hours from October 9 to 11.

In Richland, the Library Friends and Foundation is holding its 2026 Fall Book Sale at the Operations Center. This sale includes more than 30,000 items such as books, music, and movies. A private sale for donors is set for October 9, with public access on October 10. These types of seasonal events collectively raise more than $70,000 annually for library support.

Entities

Richland Library Friends and Foundation · Montclair Public Library Foundation · Mary Packer · Lawrence Public Library · Montclair Public Library

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Library foundations host seasonal book sales

    Local library foundations are hosting fall book sales featuring thousands of used books, CDs, and DVDs to fund community programs and library services.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Montclair Public Library announces fall book drive and sale

    The Montclair Public Library will host a book drive on October 11–12 and a fall book sale from October 22–24 to fund library programming and community resources.

Sources

dclibrary.org · lawrencekstimes.com · midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com · montclairlibrary.org · montclairlocal.news