# Library foundations seasonal book sales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/library-foundations-seasonal-book-sales
> Updated: 2026-10-05T22:46:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/library-foundations-host-seasonal-book-sales

### 2026-10-02: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montclair-public-library-announces-fall-book-drive-and-sale

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