Annual Book Sale
FOGPL Annual Book Sale
(by Brian Tomasino)
The Granby Libraries Book Sale was July 26-28, 2024
Results:
The Grand Total for book sale
$13,028.35
Compared to last year's number from the final day of sale: $11,832.54
Congratulations everyone on a job well done!
This year, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL)
The 41st annual Used Book Sale was held at
Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby.
Preview Night was on Friday, July 26 from 5 - 8 pm with a
$10 entrance fee.
The regular sale was on Saturday, July 27th from 9 am – 3 pm.
The last chance sale was on Sunday, July 28th from
11 am – 2:30 pm with $10 per bag or donation.
Donation Drop-offs:
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 on the following
Mondays: June 24, July 1, 8, 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Morning donation drop-offs will be on the following
Wednesdays: June 26, July 3, 10, 17 from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What to donate:
Gently used hardcover and paperback books, CDs, DVDs,
audiobooks, LP records, Puzzles, games,
learning toys, comic books, trading cards, newer
textbooks, sewing/quilt patterns, music sheets and
other book-related items.
We cannot accept:
Items with any kind of odor (smoke, mold, or musty smell),
VHS or cassette tapes, magazines,
Reader’s Digest condensed books, older travel guides, Encyclopedias.
Please avoid packing books in large boxes that can become
very heavy to carry. We gladly accept
sturdy empty boxes with lids, especially copy paper boxes
or banker boxes and reusable bags.
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer for the book sale, whether
for sorting or helping out at the three-day
sale, or have questions, please contact us
As always, we appreciate your support and look forward to
another successful sale in July.
Stay up to date by visiting and liking our Friends of Granby Public Library Facebook page, or emailing The Friends of Granby Public Libraries.
Use of Proceeds
Proceeds from the annual book sale are used for:
Museum Passes
Special Programs for Adults, Teens, and Children
Supplies for Children's Crafts
Magazines for Adults, Teens, and Children
Children's Nutmeg Award Book
Summer Reading Programs - Books, Prizes, and Reading Incentives
Multiple Copies for the Library Book Clubs
Next time you visit Granby Public Library, remember to check out the ongoing Friends of the Granby Public Libraries, Inc. Used Book Sale Table. There are lots of good books, as well as, DVDs & CDs at good prices all year round!