Books Start at 50 Cents at Library Book Sale

The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library will hold its annual Book Sale on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, from noon until 4 p.m. in the Scranton Heritage Room on the fifth floor of the library. Book prices begin at 50 cents and the large assortment of used hardcover and paperback books available for sale include children’s books, cookbooks, fiction and non-fiction.

A special preview sale will be held on Friday, April 29, for current Friends’ members and Schemel Forum members.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment, which supports library collections and services.

The Weinberg Memorial Library is accepting paperback and hardcover books in good condition, such as children's books, young adult books, cookbooks, fiction, and non-fiction books. Appointments to donate books are needed. The library is also seeking volunteers to help work the book sale. Volunteer shifts are flexible. To schedule an appointment to donate books, obtain clarification on accepted books, or to volunteer, please reach out to Melisa Gallo at melisa.gallo@scranton.edu or by phone at 570-941-6195.

The University of Scranton health and safety protocols in place on April 30 and May 1 outlined in the Royals Back Together plan must be followed by volunteers and guests.