'Big Spring Book Sale' In Westport Set For May 17-20

Information from Westport Book Sales:

WESTPORT, CT — Once again, something for everyone -- thousands of gently used books for children and adults in over 50 categories of non-fiction and fiction, as well as noteworthy, vintage children's, and antiquarian books, vintage vinyl records, music CDs, and movie and television series DVDs, and more!

Of special interest at this book sale:

• a large collection of Philosophy books, donated from the library of a retired professor of philosophy, plus a concentration of books on Spirituality, including Eastern and Native American spirituality

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

• A large assortment of framed artworks — from small desktop pieces, to large wall pieces

• a huge assortment of Jigsaw Puzzles, at bargain prices

• a small number of Laser Videodiscs , priced between $3 and $5, and including classics such as The Bad and the Beautiful with Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas, the original Cape Fear with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum, and Sex and the Single Girl with Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood

• Fiction for $1 Room — hardcover fiction, mystery, science fiction and fantasy books, and young adult fiction, plus paperback novels, all offered at just $1 each

A list of Featured Specials will be posted on our website's "Our Events" page soon — stay tuned!

Note: Our modest collection of graphic novels and manga will be available only at the Westport Book Shop, across Jesup Green from the Westport Library.

Book Sale Hours
Admission Free:
Friday, May 17th — Noon to 6:00 p.m. -- Note 12:00 p.m. start time
Saturday, May 18th — 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Sunday, May 19th — 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Half-Price Day — almost everything half price [books in the Fiction For $1 Room and Children's $1 books will remain at $1 ]
Monday, May 20th — 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Fill one of our Logo bags for just $10, or fill your own equivalent-sized bag for $8, or purchase individual items for half price, your choice

Early Access Hours, Paid Ticket-Holders only:
Friday, May 17th — 8:45 a.m. to Noon
Be among the first to shop the Spring Book Sale! Only 125 tickets will be sold. Early Access tickets are $35 each + platform processing fee, and must be purchased online in advance. Tickets go on sale beginning Wednesday, May 1st at 9:00 a.m., on eventbrite.com at:
https://WestportLibrarySpring2024BookSale.eventbrite.com

For more information, including information for high-volume purchasers, please visit the "Events" page of our website

To support your community and volunteer at this Book Sale,
use this sign-up link, or email Judi Lake at: volunteers@westportbooksales.org

Can’t make the sale? Visit the Westport Book Shop, at 23 Jesup Road, right across Jesup Green from the Library, open daily. Or shop with us 24/7 at the book sale’s own Online Store and at our eBay store.