We’re looking for volunteers
This spring the Book Fair Foundation and Dayton Book Fair are in a period of wonderful growth and some major changes and some exciting new initiatives. Maybe you’d like to … Continue reading We’re looking for volunteers
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We collect books, media and findings all through the year and resell them at our annual Book Fair at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, OH the second weekend in November. The proceeds from the Fair go to support three Dayton-area charities.
We Could Use a Hand.
Dayton Book Fair is growing by leaps and bounds. We are inundated with generous donations of books from so many people, and we want to make sure that as many … Continue reading We Could Use a Hand.
A Once in a Blue Moon Sale
For fifty years we’ve had a different kind of book sale than most, carefully curated into more than 80 different categories. Then came the pandemic and with it the cancellation … Continue reading A Once in a Blue Moon Sale
Change in Our Hours
We have new hours, increasing the time that we’re open to receive book donations. We are now open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. If … Continue reading Change in Our Hours
We Are Closed for Thanksgiving.
The Book Fair Foundation offices will be closing at 4 p.m. this Wednesday so that our staff (still a little tired from the sale) can relax and enjoy the holiday. … Continue reading We Are Closed for Thanksgiving.
The Wait is Over . . .
The Dayton Book Fair is back! Our doors will open Friday at 9 am for our 50th Annual Sale. Admission wristbands for Friday are $10 each and good for coming … Continue reading The Wait is Over . . .
Yes, Virginia there will be a sale this year . . .
We are all excited about the return of the Dayton Book Fair this year, Friday, November 12, 2021 through Monday, November 15th, at our regular location in the Main Expo … Continue reading Yes, Virginia there will be a sale this year . . .
Remembering Macy Janney
We were so very sorry to learn of the death of Macy Janney on Sunday, October 18th. Her list of life accomplishments is so long that the Dayton Book Fair … Continue reading Remembering Macy Janney
Ted Campbell
I’ll never forget the first time I met Ted Campbell, years ago. He had arrived in his little black pick-up truck to bring us a donation of books. Unlike any … Continue reading Ted Campbell
2020 Book Fair is Canceled.
Dear Friends, After much contemplation and discussion, the Book Fair Foundation, Inc. has opted to cancel our Book Fair for November 2020. This is, indeed the lost year and the … Continue reading 2020 Book Fair is Canceled.
Closed Again, July 6 – 13th
The Foundation’s “Book Loft” will again be closed; this time through Monday, July 13 for two reasons. The first is that one of the compressors for the air-conditioning has failed, … Continue reading Closed Again, July 6 – 13th
Scheduled to “Re-Open” Tuesday June 2
The Book Fair Foundation will be returning to their offices at 2181 Embury Park Road on Tuesday, June 2. But these are strange times, and the “re-opening” will be limited … Continue reading Scheduled to “Re-Open” Tuesday June 2
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