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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
Dear Friends of the Dayton Book Fair,It has been a difficult week for difficult decisions. Out of an abundance of caution and because a significant percentage of our volunteer staff … Continue reading We are closed through May 29th
As we move forward for this year’s sale, we are also looking towards next year’s sale and to that end, we have revamped the application process somewhat. Instead … Continue reading How to Apply to Be a Beneficiary
Everything happens so quickly this time of year. The board met yesterday to discuss plans for this year’s sale, new categories for next year and how we’re going to revise … Continue reading Looking for Next Year’s Figurehead
We are delighted to announce that the Dayton Book Fair is continuing our 40-year long relationship with the Montgomery County Fairgrounds and will follow them to their new location at … Continue reading New (Old) Home for the Book Fair
Saturday at Dayton Book Fair It’s Saturday at the 47th Annual Dayton Book Fair! We’re open today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and we have untold thousands of books, … Continue reading Saturday at the Dayton Book Fair!
Have a Minivan you’d like to Donate? This is Thing One. (The van. The smiling man is our main driver, Elmer.) Thing One has given, and continues to give … Continue reading Is Thing Two at Your House?
Interested in Volunteering? Like ice cream? We’re always eager for new volunteers at our Book Loft, 2181 Embury Park Rd, in Dayton. We’re there Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10 to … Continue reading Have a Spare Afternoon?
Hard to believe it’s already been a week since we took this photo on the last hours of clean-up of our 46th annual Book Fair. We are pleased to say … Continue reading Another One for the Record Books
(and here’s a peek at the new auction catalog.) What an incredible day we’ve had! All the books made it to the Coliseum from the warehouse, but it turns … Continue reading We’re almost ready . . . .
Preparations are in high gear at the Book Loft as we get ready for our 46th annual Book Fair. Wristbands are now available– and you can still secure a spot … Continue reading Getting Ready for the Sale
Did you miss the Round up today? Maybe you just didn’t have a chance to get your books together? Maybe you started gathering books and one caught your eye, and … Continue reading Did You Miss the Round Up, Pardner?
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