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The Friends of Scarsdale Public Library Annual Book Sale Donation Drive

Are you looking to find a new home for your unwanted books? It’s time to donate lightly used books for The Friends of the Scarsdale Library annual blockbuster book sale.

Donations are now being accepted through Friday, August 22nd. In July, books should be left inside the gray door at the side of the Scarsdale Library, and in August, in the library lobby, at 54 Olmsted Road at Route 22, Scarsdale, NY.  Books should be in saleable condition. Damaged, moldy or dog-chewed books will not be accepted; nor will textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines.

The Book Sale boasts more than 60,000 almost-new and out-of-print books, including bestsellers, classics, biographies, fiction, parenting, cooking, art, history, humor, self-help, drama, religion, business and poetry.  There is also a large selection of books for children, as well as DVDs, CDs, audio books, and sheet music. Proceeds from the sale help the library provide exciting programs and key services.

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Westchester County’s premier book sale will begin on Friday, September 5th from 7 to 9 pm at a “Friends” Preview. New members may join at the door that evening for $25. The sale will run until Sunday, September 14th. New books are added to the sale daily.

For more information about volunteering or donations, please contact Kathy Steves at Steves10583@gmail.com. For all other information, see the library website.

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The Scarsdale Public Library is located at 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583. Phone: (914) 722-1300. Website:www.scarsdalelibrary.org.

About The Friends of Scarsdale Library

The Friends of the Scarsdale Library was formed in 1968, with the primary goal of supporting the Library as it serves our community. We strive to focus public attention on the Library's services, facilities, and needs. Check out our Membership page to see how you can be a part of all we do for our library.

About The Scarsdale Public Library
The Scarsdale Public Library serves a central role in the cultural and intellectual life of the Scarsdale community and encourages the joy of reading, the exploration of ideas and the pursuit of lifelong learning for children and adults. The Library offers print and electronic books, magazine, music, films, audio books and online resources; provides accurate and timely information in person, by telephone and email; and in collaboration with other local organizations, gathers and preserves local history information; presents programs that appeal to all ages and interests; and sponsors a wide variety of cultural events. 

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