Since 1983, the Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) have held the very popular Used Book Sale. This year it will be held on July 25, 26, and 27 at Holcomb Farm. The Friends will start accepting donations in late June.
The collection of all donations for the sale will take place at Holcomb Farm. Book sale donations are not accepted at the library.
Sale location, days and times
Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby.
Preview night is Friday, July 25, 5–8 p.m. with a $10 entrance fee.
The regular sale is Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
The last chance sale is Sunday, July 27, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and the price is $10 per bag or donation.
Donation location, days and times
The curbside collection of all donations for the sale will take place on specified Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings at Holcomb Farm, located at 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby. Book sale donations will not be accepted at the library. Please do not leave any donated items at any other location or at other times.
Evening donation drop-offs will be Mondays June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Morning donation drop-offs will be Wednesdays June 25, July 2, 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What to donate
Gently used hardcover and paperback books; CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, LP records; sewing/quilt patterns, music sheets; newer textbooks; puzzles, games, learning toys; other book-related items.
What we cannot accept
Items with any odor, such as smoke or mold. VHS or cassette tapes and magazines. Old computer software. Reader’s Digest condensed books, travel guides for years prior to 2020 or encyclopedias/sets of books such as Time Life series.
Additional information
Books packed in large boxes can become very heavy and may be difficult for the volunteer staff to handle. We encourage the use of medium-sized sturdy boxes with lids, especially copy paper boxes or banker boxes.
If you would like to volunteer to help with advance sorting, moving donations from cars to the sale room and/or helping at the three-day sale, please contact Vicki at vickiruth263@gmail.com
High school students looking for community service hours are encouraged to apply to help at the donation pickup times on Monday nights, 6 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
If you have questions or need someone to come to your home and pick up items for the sale, contact us at Friends.GPL@gmail.com For more information, Google: Friends of Granby Public Libraries. Also, stay up-to-date with what’s happening by visiting and liking the Friends Facebook page, Friends of Granby Public Libraries.
Submitted by The Friends of Granby Public Libraries