The how-to guide for: How to Hold a Used Book Sale
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The Problem
Local community organizations often have a specific need that can be filled through a donation of money. In addition, local libraries are often looking for more books to support their collection. Many individuals are looking for book bargains, and there are plenty of books collecting dust on a bookshelf that would make a great bedtime read for someone else.
The Solution
Organize or participate in a community used book sale. Proceeds from the sale can support an identified community need. A used book sale provides affordable literature for readers of all ages and gives people the opportunity to clean out their bookshelves with already-read books. Plus, libraries or nursing homes can add to their collection if they can use some of the books not sold in the book sale.
Time Commitment
The estimated commitment for the organizer is approximately 10 to 15 hours over the course of eight weeks. Other volunteer roles can take 2 to 10 hours. Great Reasons To Do This Project Raise funds to support community programs in need, promote reading in an affordable way, encourage community volunteerism and involvement, and recirculate materials in environmentally responsible ways. Having used book sales also helps to promote a love of reading and learning. Who Can Do This? Anyone with a few hours or more to volunteer.
Special Considerations
None.
Who can do this?
Anyone with a few hours or more to volunteer.
Great Reasons to do this Project
Raise funds to support community programs in need, promote reading in an affordable way, encourage community volunteerism and involvement, and recirculate materials in environmentally responsible ways. Having used book sales also helps to promote a love of reading and learning.