#LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FOR FREE#

VHS or cassette tapes, computer games or vinyl records.

Badly worn, marked up, stained, musty or moldy items.

A member of staff will assist you, and can provide a tax receipt for donations. Please pack items in sturdy bags or boxes, or tie them securely with string, and bring them to the lending desk, or deliver them to the staff entrance on Sylvia Beach Way, and ring the bell. If you have more than 5 boxes, please contact the Friends and Foundation Book Sale Manager so we can schedule an appointment. However, we can only accept up to 5 boxes or bags at a time. We gladly accept donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good condition whenever the library is open.

For more information, visit do not need any new year-round volunteers at the moment, but if you would like to be added to the mailing list about volunteering opportunities at the Annual Book Sale, please contact the Friends and Foundation Book Sale Manager by emailing Donations The Friends of Jefferson County Public Library is a county-wide organization dedicated to enhancing the programs and resources of our libraries.

The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library work to support and enrich the capabilities, resources and services of Jefferson County Public Library through fundraising and advocacy efforts that benefit the community.

#LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE FOR FREE#

Hand sanitizers and masks will be available for free inside the facility.įor more information on JCLF’s spring Whale of a Used Book Sale, or to learn more about how to volunteer or become a Friend of the Library, visit or call 30.Ībout the Jefferson County Library Foundation These sales enable the Foundation to raise thousands of dollars in support of the many free programs offered by Jefferson County Public Library.Īlthough Jeffco is no longer under COVID-19 restrictions, JCLF will continue to encourage social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing facial coverings while in the Fairgrounds exhibit halls. The Whale of a Used Book Sale has a 20+ year history of offering more than 80,000 gently used and donated books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and many more items at each sale. This is a great opportunity for corporate employee groups or civic clubs to show their support for Jefferson County Public Library.” Plus, volunteers earn two free books for each four-hour shift, including during pre-event set-up and post-event tear-down. “Besides shopping, the sale offers lots of volunteer opportunities – cashiering, table tidying, and cart running. “This is one of JCLF’s most popular annual events,” said Susan Spring, JCLF’s marketing/communications and office coordinator. Rare and collectible items are individually priced. Pre-payment can be made at Sale prices range from $0.50 to $3.00. Shoppers can sign up and pay online or pay at the door. There is an entry fee of $5 per day for adults.

Bag Day: a grocery-sized bag of books is just $8.

Half-Price Day for Educators, Friends of the Library members, and Jeffco Employees (with ID).

Early Birds: for $10 per adult guests gain early and all-day access.

Preview Night: Friends of the Library only.

Spring 2022 Whale of a Used Book Sale dates and times are: The sale opens Thursday evening, June 2, with a Preview Night for Friends of the Library, followed by three days, June 3-5, when the event is open to the public. At the sale, booklovers and bargain hunters can plunge into three exhibit halls awash with gently used books, CDs, DVDs, comic books, themed gift baskets, and vinyl records, along with rare books and one-of-a-kind collectibles.ĭenver7 is a proud partner of the Whale of a Used Book Sale as it aligns with the Denver7 Read to Lead initiative which works to develop partnerships, programs and initiatives that increase access to books and encourage reading. The Jefferson County Library Foundation’s spring 2022 Whale of a Used Book Sale will take place June 2-5, 2022 at the Jeffco Fairgrounds in Golden.

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