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Community libraries in Springfield, Johnson City, and Gainesville are holding biannual book sales, offering a wide selection of gently used books at discounted prices to support local literacy initiatives and provide affordable reading mate...
Libraries in Springfield, Missouri; Johnson City, Tennessee; and Gainesville, Florida, are hosting biannual book sales. These events offer a diverse range of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs at prices ranging from $0.25 to a few dollars.
**Springfield, MO:** The Friends of the Library in Springfield are holding their biannual book sale at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The sale accepts cash and checks, with all proceeds benefiting the Springfield-Greene County Library District. In 2024, the book sales raised over $425,000.
**Johnson City, TN:** The Friends of the Johnson City Public Library recently concluded their bi-annual book sale at the Library’s Jones Meeting Center. In addition to the public sale, Friends of the Library members got exclusive early access. The library also holds ongoing book sales year-round; more information can be found at jcpl.org&ref=yanuki.com.
**Gainesville, FL:** The Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale in Gainesville to support the Alachua County Library. With over 500,000 books for sale, prices range from $0.25 to $4. The next sale is scheduled for October 25th to 29th.
These book sales not only provide affordable reading materials but also foster community engagement and support the vital role that libraries play in promoting literacy.
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