NEWBURYPORT — The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library announces that the 49th Great Old Book Sale will take place Wednesday, March 25, through Saturday, March 28, in the library’s program room.
The semiannual event offers thousands of hardcover and paperback books across a wide range of categories, including fiction, nonfiction, history, biography, cookbooks, travel, children’s literature and graphic novels.
A selection of audiobooks may also be available. Proceeds from the sale directly provide supplementary funding for selected library materials, programs and activities.
Donations of gently used hardcover, paperback and audiobooks are greatly appreciated. Due to space limitations, donors are asked to limit contributions to no more than eight boxes per household. Please note: magazines, textbooks, CDs and other media cannot be accepted.
Donation drop-off times (Program room, via library front door):
Saturday, March 21: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 23: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The event kicks off with a special Friends sale on Wednesday, March 25, from 2 to 8 p.m. Entry numbers will be distributed in the library lobby starting at noon to manage the early rush. Memberships can be purchased or renewed:
At the library circulation desk.
Online at www.newburyportfol.org/membership-2.
In the library lobby on March 25 starting at noon.
General public sale hours
Thursday, March 26: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 27: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fill a bag of books for $5.
Volunteers needed.
Community members are invited to lend a hand! Help is needed for setup, sorting and staffing during the sale. Sign up in the library lobby or visit the events page at www.newburyportfol.org to get involved.