Come to our Big Fall Book Sale Event inside the Westport Library!  Once again, thousands of gently used books in over 50 categories, including children’s; literature and classics; fiction, mystery, and SciFi and fantasy; graphic novels and manga; art, photography, history, math, science, psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, biography, business, cooking, gardening, performing arts, travel, foreign language, education, reference, and more, including Noteworthy, especially antiquarian books and vintage children’s books.  Plus DVDs and CDs, vintage vinyl, ephemera, and a large selection of framed artworks, from small desktop pieces to large wall pictures.

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Book Sale Hours:

     

Free Admission:

    

Friday, November 1st — 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.  (Please note Noon start time)

     

Saturday, November 2nd — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

     

Sunday, November 3rd  — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. —  This is Half-Price Day — almost everything offered at half price! (NOTE:  $1 Fiction books and $1 Children’s books remain at $1)

     

Monday, November 4th —  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. —  Fill our Logo Bag for $10 per bag, or fill your own equivalent-sized bag for $8 per bag, or purchase individual items at half-price, your choice

     

Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket-holders only:

     

Friday, November 1st — 8:45 a.m. to Noon

     

Tickets for Friday’s Early Access hours must be purchased online in advance, through eventbrite.com, at: https://westportlibraryfall2024booksale.eventbrite.com

     

Early Access Tickets go on sale beginning October 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.   Tickets are $35 each + platform’s processing fees.  A maximum of 125 tickets will be sold.

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Of special interest for this sale:

• Library of America volumes, first editions, in their slip cases, most in pristine condition

• A selection of contemporary novels and poetry from the personal library of former editor at Publisher's Weekly, Sybil Steinberg, signed by their respective authors

• An extensive collection of History books, especially Military History, with many scarce titles, focusing on World War II and including fully illustrated studies of period aircraft, weaponry, ships and combat vehicles, many of which are prized by modeling enthusiasts; as well as plenty of American History & Politics, and World History books

• A broad assortment of fiction, nonfiction and collectible books in more than a dozen languages, including recently donated collections in Turkish and in German

• A large assortment of framed art -- from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces

• Another huge assortment of jigsaw puzzles, at bargain prices

• Fiction for $1 -- A conference room filled with hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each.  [Note: books in this room will remain priced at $1 each on Sunday's half-price day.]  Includes a generous donation of new copies of NY Times best-selling local author Jane Green's novels, in hardcover and in paperback.  Translations of many of Jane's novels in several different langauges also available, and may be found with our foreign language offerings.  Also in our Fiction room, a group of mass market paperback mysteries by Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.

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More information about special collections that will be offered at this sale, and a link to our Featured Specials list, will be published here soon!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Please note the following Book Sale Procedures:

• No books or other materials may be left unattended at any time, except in designated areas.  Books may not be aggregated in aisles nor may they block any exit.  This policy will be strictly enforced.  Any books found piled up in an aisle or blocking an exit will be promptly re-shelved.

• Shoppers are requested to evaluate items "in place"— decide whether to purchase an item at the table or shelf where it is displayed.  If you reject an item, please return it to the place it was displayed. 

• There will be designated a limited area for high volume purchasers to aggregate and evaluate potential purchases.  Due to space limitations, this area will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Users are required to leave their name and cellphone number with their materials in this area.  Users are asked to return rejected books to the place they were originally displayed.

• As a convenience for high volume purchasers — as in recent sales, we will be happy to begin to add-up (tally) books you have selected for purchase while you continue shopping.  You will be required to leave your name and cellphone number with your selections.

• Please bring your own bags, boxes and rolling carts to carry your selections.  We do not anticipate having any boxes available for your use.

 

Please note the following additional procedures with respect to face masks and other precautions:

• As of this writing, the wearing of face masks inside the Library and at the book sale is optional.  We will continue to monitor local conditions and regulations, and will adjust this procedure as warranted.  Please check back here on the day of the sale, to confirm mask requirements.  If face masks are required, you will need to supply your own mask.

• Hand sanitizer will be available for use at the entrance to the sale, and at various stations throughout the Library.

• Social distancing is highly encouraged.

• If you are feeling unwell, have a fever, or are exhibiting any other symptoms of illness, please stay home.

• Capacity will be subject to fire marshal regulations and any other regulations in effect at the time of the sale.

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Want to support your community?  Volunteer with us at a Book Sale! 

Help us set up at the Library during the three days before the sale starts, or volunteer during the sale.   Send an email to volunteers@westportbooksaleventures.org