Pequot Library’s Annual Summer Book Sale July 22-26

Press release from Pequot Library:

July 15, 2022

One of the largest book sales in New England, Pequot Library’s Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far with a selection of over 100,000 items in over 60 categories. The five-day sale takes place in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot and in the Auditorium and Reading Room. Admission is free. All Sale proceeds support Pequot Library’s annual programs and resources for adults and children, serving more than 60,000 patrons a year.

The Sale will feature two author appearances. Gabi Coatsworth, local author of Love’s Journey Home, will be selling and signing copies of her book on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ridgefield-based author Chris Belden will appear on July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His novel, Shriver, has been made into a movie starring Kate Hudson, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, and Zach Braff, to be released this year.

For children, there’s a Princess and Pirate Costume Contest on July 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a free book. In addition, the Proof Pizza truck will be on hand on the first two days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Summer Book Sale features more than 30 categories of items for sale, including CDs, DVDs, LP’s, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction & classics, history, biography, gardening, auction catalogs, mysteries, and signed books. The sale also includes over 200 collectible items currently available for purchase. They can be found by following the Book Sale link on the Library’s website.

The Summer Book Sale also creates opportunities for community service. For example, with thanks to the Renée B. Fisher Foundation, Pequot Library continues its twenty-plus year tradition of offering $100 vouchers to public school teachers from New Haven and Bridgeport. Teachers use these funds for stocking their classroom shelves. This year, the Library is launching a pilot program for teachers from select schools in Ansonia, Derby, Norwalk, and Stratford. The vouchers were handed out on a first come, first served basis, with a cap of 350 participants.

In addition, once again, Trinity Episcopal Church will host its “Park for Food” drive from Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 24. The food drive will take place in their spacious parking lot on the corner of Pequot Avenue and Center Street (a half-block away from the Library). Volunteers will direct patrons to available parking in exchange for canned food or monetary donations. Park for Food runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The Summer Book Sale is Pequot Library’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting programs for adults and children and serving more than 60,000 participants a year. The Sale runs from Friday to Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.); Sunday to Monday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.); and on Tuesday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Hours and pricing can be found at www.pequotlibrary.org.

As a public association library 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Library relies on the generosity of donors at fundraisers, corporate and community partners, and Friends of Pequot Library memberships. Don’t miss a moment. Follow Pequot Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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