Summer Book Sale
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One of the largest book sales in New England, our Summer Book Sale draws book lovers from near and far with a selection of over 100,000 items in over 60 categories. The five-day sale is held in large tents on the Great Lawn and parking lot and in the Auditorium and Reading Room of the Library.
Admission is free. All proceeds support Pequot Library’s books, services, programs, and exhibitions for adults and children, serving more than 45,000 participants a year.
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Dates, Hours & Pricing
Friday, July 26
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Most Book Prices (all in tent)
$4 Hardcovers | $3 Paperbacks | $2 Children’s Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $4 LP’s
$3 DVDs | $2 CDs| $.50 Comics
FRIDAY ONLY: 20% OFF when you spend $200+ on non-Collectible items
(Auditorium priced as marked)
Saturday, July 27
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Most Book Prices (all in tent)
$3 Hardcovers | $2 Paperbacks | $2 Children’s Paperbacks | $1 Mass Market | $3 LP’s
$2 DVDs | $1.50 CDs | $.25 Comics
20% Off Collectibles
10% OFF when you spend $100+ on non-Collectible items
$1 off Auditorium
Sunday, July 28
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Most Book Prices (all in tent)
$2 Hardcovers | $1 Paperbacks | $1 Children’s Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market | $2 LP’s
$1 DVDs | $1 CDs | $.25 Comics
30% Off Collectibles
25% off Auditorium
Monday, July 29
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Most Book Prices (all in tent)
$1 Hardcovers | $.50 Paperbacks | $.50 Children’s Paperbacks | $.50 Mass Market
$1 LP’s | $.50 DVDs | $.50 CDs | $.10 Comics
40% Off Auditorium & Collectibles
Tuesday, July 30
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
$5 PER BAG!
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. Scanners and other wireless devices are welcome in sales areas; stockpiling and “clearing” are not permitted. Help us save the environment: If possible, please bring your own reusable bags!
Learn about our invitation-only Summer Book Sale Preview Party (July 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.), which is open to donors who have given more than $250 this year and book sale volunteers, here.
Categories
Biography | CDs | DVDs | Children’s Books | Cookbooks | Fiction & Classics | Magazines| History | LPs | Mystery | Signed Books | and MORE
Book Sale Specials
Advance sales of rare and unique items begins online on Saturday, July 20 until midnight on Thursday, July 25. Books bought online will be available for pickup at the front desk during normal library hours within two business days after your purchase.
Click here to view and purchase the Book Sale Specials online.
Click here to view a PDF catalog of the Book Sale Specials.
Parking
Limited street parking is available around Pequot Library.
Additionally, Trinity Episcopal Church hosts its “Park for Food” drive during the first days of the Summer Book Sale. Park in their lot on the corner of Pequot Avenue and Center Street in exchange for canned food or cash.
Park for Food Hours
Friday, July 26: 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (no parking after 2:00 p.m. due to a church event)
Saturday, July 27: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 28: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
