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
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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.
We are closed through May 29th
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
New Deadline for Beneficiary Applications
The holidays are busy for everyone, and for the members of the Foundation Board this year that means that we are having to extend the deadline for applications for the … Continue reading New Deadline for Beneficiary Applications
Saturday September 14! Go Forth and Eat Barbeque!
Come enjoy some delicious barbeque and support your favorite Book Fair at the same time. This Saturday, September 14, at Beavercreek and Centerville OH locations of City Barbeque, if you … Continue reading Saturday September 14! Go Forth and Eat Barbeque!
One Great Volunteer
No matter how much you love doing something, sometimes it is time for a change. And so it is that our intrepid Operations Manager, Brian Davies, has resigned from the … Continue reading One Great Volunteer
Wristbands on Sale October 8
Numbered wristbands for admission will be on sale beginning at 12:01 am Monday, October 8th on the “Wristband” page on the website (through Paypal) If you can’t order them on … Continue reading Wristbands on Sale October 8
Late Summer Roundup
Gather up all those stray books, DVDs, records and CDs. Corral your board games, puzzles, and the like and drive them on over to your local Grismer’s during the week … Continue reading Late Summer Roundup
Miss This Round-up?
You are still welcome to bring books to our office at 2181 Embury Park Road, or if you need help with your donation, call us at 937.999.4491 to arrange for … Continue reading Miss This Round-up?
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
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
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