Book Sales
The Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library hold four book sales annually as well as on-going book sales. ALL proceeds from these sales help support the programs at the library including the museum passes, children’s programs, speakers, as well as supplies and equipment for the programs. Books for our sales come from donations as well as books withdrawn from the library collection. Proceeds from the book sales are 40% of the income of the Friends used to support the library.
Volunteer Opportunities
Book sales are a lot of work! We have volunteers who sort book donation throughout the year and we also need help setting up for the sales. We appreciate the wonderful volunteers who give of their time to make these book sales so successful and we welcome any new volunteers to join us.
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Sorting and Organizing Donations: Help categorize books by genre or author and place on shelves or in boxes.
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Preparing for Book Sales: Assist with arranging book collections, tables, signage, and materials to create an inviting space.
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Event Day Support: Welcome shoppers, answer questions, and help keep things running smoothly. Help shoppers find books they might enjoy.
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Clean-Up: Help pack up remaining items and restore the space after the event.
Contact Us
To volunteer or for more information, you can contact the Book Sale Coordinator directly, or you can leave your name and phone number or e-mail at the front desk at the library. When the sorting schedule is posted, you are welcome to just show up on the day and time scheduled.
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Helen Kantor: hbkantor@icloud.com
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Leila Glaser: 508-347-2039 or leila.ltg1@gmail.com
Ongoing Book Sale
Throughout the year the Friends offer gently-used books for sale. The Friends Bookshelf is near the front door of the library.
Book Donations
Our Book Sales are a significant source of funding for library programming, museum passes and many extras funded by the Friends. All proceeds from the sales benefit the library.
Please Note: We reserve the right to NOT take items we deem not able to sell, for example:
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NO Books that are musty, moldy, smelly, damaged.
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NO Encyclopedias, Time Life or other book sets, condensed books, magazines.
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NO Videotapes or Cassette Tapes or outdated computer games.
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NO Outdated textbooks, travel guides, computer, science, business, legal or medical books published more than 5 years ago.
Items especially needed and wanted: Children’s books & Large print books
Your book donations are very important to the success of our book sales. We gratefully accept donations of books in good condition.
