Friends' Annual Book Sale
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The Friends of the Duluth Public Library annual used book sale is held in August. The first day of the sale is for Friends members only; anyone may join the Friends on that day by paying the membership dues ($10 annually for an individual) at the table in the Michigan Street Lobby. Dates for the 2010 sale are August 17-20, with August 17 being reserved for Friends members only. Build your own home library and contribute to a good cause at the same time. The 2009 sale raised more than $30,000! These funds are given back to the Library to purchase special materials and to support specific programs. The Book Sale is the Friends' major fundraising activity. All proceeds from the sale are returned to the Library and are used to purchase new materials and to support programs and special activities. |
| Tues. - Friends Members Only! * | Aug. 17 | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Wed. | Aug. 18 | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thurs. | Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Fri. - Bag Sale | Aug. 20 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Green Room | Gold Room | Conference Room | Garage |
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Novels for adults Both hardcovers and paperbacks |
"Better Books" for children
& adults Rare or out-of-print books First editions Autographed copies Gift books Collectible books Artwork |
Magazines Videos & DVDs CDs & Cassettes Records |
Children's books Toys Games Cassettes Videos |
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| Donations Needed: | Please Do NOT Bring: |
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Books
- hardcovers and paperbacks CDs Monthly magazines from the previous 12 months Monthly magazines from before 1950 Toys Artwork Videos (pre-recorded only) |
Reader's Digest Condensed Books Encyclopedias from before 2000 Textbooks Catalogs Monthly Magazines 1950-2006 Weekly Magazines Records |
For information on specific donations, please call 730-4236 or e-mail dplfriendsof@yahoo.com or webmail@duluth.lib.mn.us
BOOK SALE
FAQ
Where
do the books come from?
While some books are withdrawn from the Library's own collections,
the overwhelming majority are donated throughout the year by library
users. Occasionally a book-lover will bequeath his or her private
library to the Library. It's recycling at its best. The donor
gets a tax deduction, the Library gets needed funds, and the purchaser
gets great books at great prices.
What kinds
of books do you have?
All kinds. Though it varies with the sale, you can expect a wide
variety of nonfiction and fiction - from cookbooks to children's
books, science fiction to poetry, biography to modern fiction.
You can also expect a good selection of paperback fiction, lots
of how-to books, and many delightful out-of-print books. Due to
the unpredictable nature of the donated material, we may have
unusual assortments of special topics. You just never know.
What can I
expect at the sale?
Lots of books and lots of people, especially on Pre-Sale Day,
which is for Friends members only. Be patient. Many books will
still be in boxes on the floor this first day, and will be put
up on the tables as the sale progresses, so there are plenty to
choose from on the second, third and fourth days, too.
Is there
parking available?
In addition to on-street parking and the Library/Depot parking
lot below Michigan Street, there is parking available at several
lots in the area. The closest parking lot is the 4th Avenue Auto
Park, located at 402 W. Michigan Street.
Is there a
book sale etiquette?
Due to the huge number of books donated and the limited space
we have, aisles are narrow. We ask you:
We recommend a sturdy canvas book
bag to carry your treasures.
Remember that all of the sales workers are volunteers who generously
contribute their time to help the Library.
3/17/10
Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth MN
