Louis book fair is going on right now at greensfelder recreation complex in queeny park. Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other nonprofit organizations. In keeping with restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people and to encourage social distancing to help our community stay safer during the covid19 situation, the book fair has rescheduled its date to june 2528 at queeny parks greensfelder recreation center. Best of all, every dollar you spend will help spread. Locally there is no better way to exercise this passion than by attending the greater st. Louis book fair by searching the largest website dedicated to books written by or about people of african descent. We collect, price and sell donated books to the public, and contribute funds to nonprofit organization focusing on education and.
Ballwin, mo one of the largest and longestrunning used book sales in the midwest kicks off thursday may 3 for its 69th year. Louis book fair will feature millions of books spanning 150 categories with all proceeds going to area literacy and education programs. Our office will remain open for phone calls and email requests. Louis worlds fair, was an international exposition held in st. This endofsummer tradition will feature a wide variety of books, cds, magazines and records. Now in its 64 th year, the charity book fair is the largest of its kind in the midwest. Louis book fair is one of our nations oldest and largest charity book sales. Louis book fair is the midwests largest charity book fair that will provide the attendees with the opportunity to get some hardback and paperback. For over 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gentlyused and rare book. The fair then becomes free for the rest of the weekend, with a halfprice day on sunday and a day for certified 501c3 nonprofits on monday. Louis book fair opens at west county center tonight and continues through the weekend, an event that, for book lovers, is comparable to the.
Held at queeny parks greensfelder recreation center, the book fair is the midwests largest charity book fair and benefits local nonprofit education and literacy programs. Members enjoy access to stateof theart facilities and programs, arts and sports experiences. Louis book fair, the areas oldest and biggest, has rescheduled to june 2528 at queeny parks greensfelder recreation complex. The office is temporarily closed for walkin visitors. The louisiana purchase exposition, informally known as the st. Louis book fair in the ballas road parking garage of west. We collect, price and sell donated books to the public, and contribute funds to nonprofit organization focusing on education and literacy in the greater st. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. For over 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gentlyused and rare books. In keeping with restrictions on gatherings of more than. Louis campus y, and the carondelet park rec complex are able to put staff and volunteers in our community to deliver lifechanging programs to thousands of st. Thousands of books will be available for sale as the annual j used book sale returns in to the arts and education building. If you are a reader or know someone who is, this is your weekend. Your actions at greatergood have helped people, pets and planet.
The academy is an independent science organization, supported entirely through community contributions, and the driving force behind scientific progress and awareness in st. Louis area council, boy scouts of america, provides educational programs that build character, teach participatory citizenship and develop personal fitness. Louis science fair has been an amazing science catalyst for students in kindergarten through high school. You may call us at 3146442777 and receive assistance with questions, needed do. May 03, 2018 ballwin, mo one of the largest and longestrunning used book sales in the midwest kicks off thursday may 3 for its 69th year. Louis book fair has supported charities in the area and it still bills itself as the biggest such fair in the midwest. Mar 20, 2012 all authorized collection sites and donation drives will be posted on the greater st. Priscilla visintine stopped by to show off some of the books that will be featured. Louis jewish community center has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for over years.
Click to fund food for hungry people and animals, health care, education and other important causes today its free. Benefitting charities since its inception, greater st. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Famous barr is now macys they will pick up 10 or more boxes. Proceeds from the book fair support the ys cause of strengthening communities. Proceeds from the sale benefit the cultural arts department. The book fair is celebrating its 65 th year and is the largest charity book fair in the midwest. Aug 12, 2019 riverfront times works for you, and your support is essential. We have a great selection of rare and hard to find books.
Aimee elliott, 33, of vinita park, looks through books with her children, anouk far left, 4, ryu, 7, and indi, 7 months. While the j is closed due to covid19, the used book sale is not accepting donations. The fair is an initiative of the academy of science of st. Louis book fair welcomes both volunteers and donations. Ymca book fair moves to queeny park west newsmagazine. Louis book fair, the areas oldest and biggest, has rescheduled to june 2528 at queeny parks greensfelder. Louis book fair proceeds have benefited local education and literacy programs for underserved individuals in the st. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. For more than 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gentlyused and rare books. Louis book fair opens at west county center tonight and continues through the weekend, an event that, for booklovers, is comparable to the world series or march madness or the.
Enewsletter keep up to date with council news and events through our bimonthly enewsletter. Louis book fair were proud to offer a massive selection, and each sale benefits charities in the st. Louis book fair is one of the nations oldest, largest and most popular. Also, you may drop off at macys little book houses in the parking lots at west county, south county, galleria and clayton. The midwests largest charity book sale thank you for your interest in the greater st. Burglary suspects foiled by meddling comic book store owner. Two annual book fairs are being held in the area, the greater st. Louis book fair may 2 5, 2019 at greensfelder recreation complex queeny park.
Louis book fair and the kirkwood public library book fair. This is the largest charity book sale in the midwest offering more than a million donated books, dvds, ephemera. This is just one of the million books available at the greater st. Louis book fair is one of the nations oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. Louis with support from sunedison and the monsanto fund. Louis the annual used book sale will return to the jewish community center at the staenberg family complex in creve coeur featuring thousands of used books, cds, dvds, and more.
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