Book Sales are the lifeblood of our fundraising efforts, fueling both your shelves and our mission of sponsoring programs and resources at the library. Book Sales consist of:
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Twice-Annual Book Sales - July, November
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Daily Sale
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Rare & Valuable offerings
Annual Book Sales - a Community Favorite
Our legendary annual Book Sales span a weekend, with a Special Members-only preview night usually on the Thursday evening. You can join at the door to get an early look.
Find books in every genre at unbeatable prices - bestsellers, out-of-print editions, rare finds, gently used and even brand-new. Explore rare and collectible books, puzzles, DVDs, vinyl records, sheet music, craft kits, and more.
Book Sales
Book sales are a fun treasure hunt!
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Every purchase directly supports the library
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Sustainable & eco-friendly - give books a second life, help reduce waste
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Connect with fellow enthusiasts - swap stories, share recommendations
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Books make great gifts - with our low prices, stock up for birthdays, holiday season
Daily Book & Media Sale
Re-stocked daily with the best of new donations, and always at bargain prices! There's a wide selection of books in many genres (a large collection of children’s books), and includes puzzles, DVDs, vinyls.
Located on the main floor, near the Reference Desk)
Rare and Special Books
Rare & Valuable Book offerings are sold yar round for collectors and curious minds.
Check the display case near the art display on the first floor of the library for our latest offerings.
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EL GRECO, Spanish edition, published by Taschen, c. 2014, 96 pages. Hardcover. Beautiful book in very good condition. $100. ($300 on Amazon.)
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ANNA KARENINA, by Count Lyof N. Tolstoi, published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., c. 1886.
Considered one of the most important literary achievements of all time, this copy is the first English-language edition, first printing. $300.
Rare Set of Books!
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THE POETIC AND DRAMATIC WORKS OF ALFRED LORD TENNYSON in Seven Volumes. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Riverside Pocket Edition, c. 1904. Collectible, rare set in red leather with marbled page edges. 7" tall by 5" wide. Very good condition. $60
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Another Julia Child's Collectible
MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING
Volume Two by Julia Child and Simone Beck. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, c. 1970. First edition, first printing. 555 pages with many illustrations showing Julia's techniques and a cumulative index covering both volumes. The dust jacket has tears; the book is in excellent condition. $20
Friends Merchandise
Purchase Friends merchandise at the Barrington Public Library Circulation Desk.
Gift Certificates
Available at the Circulation Desk.
Pick up one for that special reader in your life! Great for Teacher Gifts, Birthdays, Mother's Day and Father's Day!
Redeemable at the Daily Sale Bookstore
or any Friends Book Sale.
