Annual Book Sale

The Annual Book Sale is a fundraising event held at the Thayer Memorial Library on the first Saturday in October. It is in conjunction with the Horseshed Fair held on the church green of the First Church of Christ Unitarian (Charles Bulfinch, architect). This fundraiser helps support the mission of the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library, and therefore the library itself. There is always a large variety of books and other media available for purchase, including paperbacks, hardcovers, videos, records and other miscellaneous items.  

Preview Sale

The Friends have instigated a Preview Sale the Friday prior to the Annual Book Sale. This event is open to members only. A current membership is required for admission, although memberships will be available for those who would like to get a first peek at what we have in store for the general sale.  

Ongoing Book Sale

Used books are also available year-round on shelves outside the Director's office on the main level of the Thayer Memorial Library. Items are paid for at the Circulation Desk in the Rotunda.  

Got Books?

Every year, the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library solicit books from generous members of the community. If you have already begun your spring cleaning, please consider donating your unwanted books and videos to the Friends for the Annual Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010. We will be accepting donations through Saturday, September 25, 2010. Items may be dropped off at the library during business hours. Below is a list of items we can and can not take:  

Wanted in good condition:

• Fiction
• Non-Fiction
• Comic Books
• Children's Books
• Cookbooks
• Craft Books
• DVDs and VHS tapes
• Audio tapes, books on tape, CDs, vinyl records

Please note we do not accept:

• Textbooks
• Magazines
• Encyclopedias
• Readers Digest condensed books
• Books in poor physical condition (moldy, musty, falling apart)