The Joy in Giving
Someone asked us recently what was one of the best things we did this year. And this was it, hands down. There’s nothing like handing somebody deserving some cash they … Continue reading The Joy in Giving
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How to Be a Beneficiary
As it’s “Giving Tuesday,” this seems an appropriate time to talk about how to apply to be a beneficiary of the the Book Fair Foundation, and what the process is … Continue reading How to Be a Beneficiary
Another One for the Record Books
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
We’re almost ready . . . .
(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 . . . .
Looking for Wine Boxes!
We use many wine boxes at the Book Fair. (You know, the shipping cartons, not “cardboardeaux”, as my friend Martha calls wine-in-a-box.) We cut them down to hold staple … Continue reading Looking for Wine Boxes!
Getting Ready for the Sale
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, Pardner?
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?
Round Up This Weekend!
Don’t forget to roundup the books, records, games, puzzles, movies and so forth you’d like to donate for the Roundup on Saturday. We have a dozen sites in … Continue reading Round Up This Weekend!
Hara Arena Closure Forces Library Friends to Make Hard Choice
We are so sorry to hear that our good friends at the Friends of the Dayton Metro Library have had to cancel their wonderful autumn sale due to the sudden … Continue reading Hara Arena Closure Forces Library Friends to Make Hard Choice
Time for the August Round Up!
Our August Round Up is Coming! Have more books than you know what to do with? Old vinyl records taking up too much room? Never going to watch that DVD … Continue reading Time for the August Round Up!
Can You Give Us a Hand?
Check out our Volunteer Open House July 2 We’re having a Volunteer Open House Saturday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. Come by and see how it all works. We’ve been … Continue reading Can You Give Us a Hand?
It’s Time for the Spring Round-Up!
Saturday, May 21st is the date for the first of our two annual book roundups! We’ll be at various collection points in the area from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. … Continue reading It’s Time for the Spring Round-Up!
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