2013 Book Sales

February 9-10:  February Book Sale
Members Preview:  Friday, February 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Sale:  Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bag Sale:  Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

June 20:  Jubilee Day Book Sale
Members Preview:  Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Sale: Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Bag Sale: Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bag Sale: Saturday, June 22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Jubilee Day Book Sale Extension)

October 26-27 - October Book Sale
Members Preview - Friday, October 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Sale - Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bag Sale - Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

2014 Book Sales

February 8-9: February Book Sale
Members Preview: Friday, February 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Sale: Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bag Sale: Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

June 19: Jubilee Day Book Sale
Members Preview: Wednesday, June 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Book Sale: Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Bag Sale: Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm


Book Sales are held at Books by the Gross, 400 Cheryl Avenue, Mechanicsburg, located in the rear of the John Gross Administrative Building.  As you face the main entrance, Books By the Gross is located on the left, in the back of the building.  Parking is available at the back of the building.

"Members Only" preview from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on the night before the sale.  Invitations to Preview Night are mailed one month prior to the sale to current Friends' members.  Memberships may be purchased at the door at Preview Night.  Purchase limit of 25 items per membership at Preview Night. 

Bag Sale - All the books you can fit in a level bag for only $10.00!  Some restrictions apply.  Paper bags supplied by the Friends of the Library.

Mini-Book Sale at the Library EVERY DAY!

Did you know? Books are available for purchase at the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library at 16 North Walnut Street every hour that the library is open! On the Upper Level you can purchase books for adults and teens. On the Lower Level, we have a collection of children's books available for purchase. Be sure to check out the mini-booksale frequently as the shelves are restocked on a weekly basis.

Friends of the Library Book Sale and Donation Drop Off Location - Books by the Gross

All book donations should be delivered to Book Donation Drop Off Center, just two blocks from the library, located at 400 Cheryl Avenue, Mechanicsburg, near The Grossery, in the John Gross Administrative Building. Look for the signs! Please DO NOT drop them off at the Library.


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Donations in the following subject areas are especially needed -
 
Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Art, Gardening, Military, Science Fiction, Civil War, Cookbooks, History, Literature (including poetry, drama, classics) and Children's books. DVDs, music CDs, audio CDs, and jigsaw puzzles are also needed.

Book Donation Guidelines -

The quality of the books available for purchase at our book sales is only as good as the quality of the donations that we receive throughout the year. If you have books you would like to donate, please follow these guidelines:

1. We welcome your donation of books, music and spoken cassettes, Books on CD, videos and DVDs that are in good condition. Hardcover and paperback books are needed, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as books for children and teens.

2. We now accept textbooks copyright 2007 or newer that have no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins and very minimal wear and tear.

3. We are unable to use the following:
Textbooks (copyright prior to 2007), Encyclopedias, Magazines & Reader's Digest Condensed Books or wet, damaged, musty, mildewed, or moldy books as they may contaminate other books. Also books that are torn or "marked up" with pen, pencil or highlighters are not suitable for re-sale.

Page updated January 15, 2013