49th Annual Used Book Sale
About the Used Book Sale
The 49th Annual Used Book Sale will be held on May 8-11, 2010.
NOTE: The customer line to get into the sale will not form until Friday, May 7, 2010. Items left before Friday to mark a place in line will be removed.
The State College AAUW Used Book Sale is one of the largest on the East Coast, attracting dealers and private patrons from as far away as Maine, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, New York and Ohio. Last year, more than 9,000 people took advantage of the bargains offered during the 4-day sale.
The reason for the sale’s popularity? Most importantly, books are priced to sell. In addition, they are culled throughout the year by volunteers who discard damaged, highlighted and out-of-date books, making this one of the “cleanest” sales around. Also, for our patrons’ convenience, books are sorted into more than 25 categories and are displayed on more than 250 tables with all titles available from the beginning of the sale. Cookbooks, children’s and collectors’ books are perennial best sellers.
Although the sale is organized and run by the State College Branch of AAUW, it is indeed the result of great community spirit and cooperation. Throughout the year, books are donated by individuals and organizations from all around the Centre region. Volunteers cull, sort, price and pack the books, and more than 250 volunteers transport the books from our workshop to the Ag Arena and set them up for the sale.
Where the Money Goes
Following the basic tenets of AAUW to advance education and self-development for women and to foster equity and positive societal change, we give grants for specific projects to other non-profit organizations that project these same tenets.
To assist courageous young women returning to finish a degree after their schooling was interrupted, the Simmons-Jansma Project Renew Grant was established for Centre County residents. Its name honors two former Branch presidents.
Proceeds from the sale are also used to support the Association's grants, State College Branch grant programs, and local education and library projects.
Volunteers Welcome!
This event would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. We encourage our volunteers to be AAUW members. During the fall and winter months, volunteers can help on Monday evenings, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Our summer hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Suzanne Kerlin or Sherry Crassweller for details.
Contact
For more information, contact Suzanne Kerlin or Sherry Crassweller.