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“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.’
-- James Bryce

 

Friends of the Multnomah County Library
36th Annual Fall Used Book Sale 2009

Oregon’s Largest Used Book Sale

October 9 - 12, 2009

We're back on Sandy Blvd!
1625 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97232

MEMBERS ONLY Pre-Sale: Friday, October 9, 6 to 9pm

  • Memberships available at the door
  • Individual memberships start at $30; Family $45; Senior 65+ $20
    (Family definition: 2 adults and all children under 21 living in the same household)
  • No scanners, cell phones or any other electronic devices used to seek information about books are allowed during this Members-Only time.

General Sale

  • Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 50% off Discount Day
  • Scanners, cell phones or other electronic devices may be used only at the book sale tables and only on individual items. Items may not be set aside to be scanned later.

Volunteers needed for all book sale shifts! Please fill out our online volunteer form if you are interested.

100,000 Items!

  • Books
  • CDs & DVDs
  • Audio & Video tapes
  • Maps & Sheet Music

All items are donated and well sorted

Great prices!

  • Children's books and pocket-sized paperbacks start at 50¢
  • Hardcover books and large paperbacks start at $1.50

Book Categories include:
Art • Biography • Children's • Cooking • Gardening • History Home Repair • Literature • Math • Mystery • Old Books • Popular Fiction • Reference • Science • Sports • Travel • and more ...

Proceeds from the sale support Multnomah County Library.

Sponsored by:
Oregonian

FAQs

  • Do you need volunteers to help with the sale?
    Of course. We will need volunteers all four days of the sale. We have a list of the positions we need to fill in our “Get Involved/Volunteer” section. You can use our online volunteer form, or contact the office, if you would like to volunteer.
  • How will you know I am a member?
    Bring your current membership card with you for easy entry into the Friday Members Only sale. We will also have a list of members at the door.
  • What does a Friends membership cost?
    Memberships are $30.00 for individuals, $45.00 for families, and $20.00 each for seniors (over 65). To join the Friends: see JOIN US at left. Print the membership form and mail to the Friends.

Throughout the year

Donate your good used books, CDs, videos, etc. to the Friends of the Library. Up to two boxes of books, just bring them to your local branch. For larger donations, call 503-224-9176.

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