SPRING 2010 BOOK SALE
WHEN: March 25-29, 2010
Where: 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Times:
| Thursday, March 25 | 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Friday, March 26 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 27 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 28 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Monday, March 29 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
View the book sale photo gallery
Download a pdf floor map of the book sale
Link to a map of the fairgrounds
Admission:
Opening Night Admission: $10 adults and $10 children
FREE Admission all other days
Why:
To raise funds for the support and expansion of the education and community outreach programs of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland.
What:
A book lover's paradise, the sale offers hundreds of thousands of books and related items, all categorized and individually marked. Books range from collectible "oldies" to recent best-sellers and include first editions and rare finds, plus CDs, DVDs, puzzles and posters. Customers return year after year (and day after day), many setting up chairs at dawn on the first day for the grand opening!
Book Donations
Donations are received throughout the year from individuals, publishers, libraries, universities, colleges and other institutions. Over the course of the year more than 750 volunteers sort, price, pack, move and display the books. New volunteers are always welcome. For information on helping in any of these areas, call 515.235.0406.
For information on how to donate books and for answers to related questions, check the Book Donation FAQs or call 515.235.0406.
Volunteering
DURING THE SALE
Volunteers are needed to help with unboxing, checking out customers and straightening books. Shifts are three hours.
- Unboxing of all Book Sale items before the sale begins.
- The holding area calculates purchases for bulk buyers and accepts payment for purchases; lifting boxes is helpful but not required.
- The check out volunteers are placed in groups of two or three and help customers by running the calculator and taking payments. Training is provided.
To volunteer, please e-mail mailto:booksale@ppheartland.org or call (515) 235-0414.
YEAR-ROUND
Our Book Sale would not be possible without the dedication of more than 100 year-round volunteers. Our year-round volunteers sort, price and pack books according to their category. Other year-round opportunities include picking up books and bringing them to the Jacqueline N. Blank Book Drop and helping organize the next sale as part of the Book Sale committee.
If you are interested in a year-round volunteer opportunity, please e-mail mailto:booksale@ppheartland.org or call (515) 235-0414.
