University Library Book Sale Date, Details Announced
The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s 2026 Book Sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26. A preview sale, open to current members of the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library, current members of the Schemel Forum and current University of Scranton students, faculty and staff, will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24. In addition to popular and academic books covering virtually all fiction and nonfiction genres, a variety of CDs, DVDs and vinyl records will also be on sale. Seated from left: Rose Merritt, Schemel Forum and Slattery Center administrative assistant; Joseph Strubeck, vice president of the Friends of the Library; George Aulisio, Ph.D., dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library; Peter Tafuri, Book Sale committee member; and Rosemary Shaver, Ed.D., president of the Friends of the Library. Standing from left: Melisa Gallo, InterLibrary Loan and Collections assistant and chair of the Library Book Sale Committee; Kate Cummings, assistant professor and research and instruction librarian for business, Weinberg Memorial Library; Cassandra Wisdo, administrative assistant to the dean of the library; Christopher McClatchy, Friends of the Library Board member; and Rebecca Dzikowski, cataloging assistant.One of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s most popular events — and for good reason — is returning in April.
The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library announced it will host the 2026 Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. It is open to the public.
A special preview sale — open to current members of the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library, current members of the Schemel Forum and current University of Scranton students, faculty and staff — will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24. Current students, faculty and staff must bring their valid and unexpired Royal Card for entry.
The sale will offer a wide selection of paperback and hardcover titles, ranging from popular leisure reading to academic works with fiction, nonfiction, children’s, young adult, cookbooks and various other genres. A variety of CDs, DVDs and select vinyl records will also be on sale.
Sales benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment.
Cash, check and credit card payments will be accepted.
Additionally, the library will accept donations of clean books in good condition now through Friday, April 10.
For more information, to volunteer or to schedule a donation appointment, please contact Melisa Gallo at 570-941-6195 or email melisa.gallo@scranton.edu.
