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Book Sale Finder

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Who runs the book sales?

Most book sales listed are run by non-profit organizations around the country. The majority are sponsored by Friends of the Library volunteer groups who hold the sales to raise funds for such things as local cultural activities and book purchases for the library. Many other non-profit groups also run bookstores or sponsor regular sales for general fundraising. These include such national organizations as the American Association of University Women, Bryn Mawr Alumnae, Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Goodwill Industries, and Planned Parenthood as well as neighborhood churches and charitable organizations.

We also allow book fair organizers and for-profit book dealers to advertise their sales as well. These are clearly indicated on the page.

Where do these books come from?

Donations. Even at library sales, most books are obtained from donations - not from the library itself. Of course, libraries often use these sales to 'weed out' some older editions of reference and other books, but the number is typically small compared to the number donated. The donations are usually from local patrons, however some sales have access to publishers' overstocks or galley proofs. Sometimes a person will bequeath books to a local library, which will include these in its sale. Some of the national organizations actively encourage their members to contribute their books.

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