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2016 Spring Big Book Sale

250,000+ books on sale for $3 or less. Epic 5-day sale at Fort Mason
By - posted 3/27/2016 No Comment

Held at Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion, the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library’s Spring Big Book Sale will feature over 250,000 books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl and other forms of media in over 70 categories.

Friends of the SF Public Library 2016 Spring Big Book Sale
March 30-April 3, 2016 | 10 am to 6 pm
Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, SF
FREE Admission

Everything is $3 or less with a 3-2-1 scale:

  • $3 – hard cover books
  • $2 – paperback books
  • $1 – DVDs, CDs, books on tape, vinyl and other forms of media
  • Cheap Alert: Sunday, April 3, 2016: Everything remaining is just $1

Volunteer for Free Books (and wine):
It takes a village to put on a Big Book Sale. They need volunteers beginning March 28th – April 4th. Each volunteer receives a complimentary ticket to the Preview Reception (they had us at wine and snacks while you shop!), first look at the books as they come in, and a $5 coupon for every shift. Please get in touch with Kristina Kearns for more information: kristina.kearns@friendssfpl.org or (415) 477-5223.

All proceeds benefit the San Francisco Public Library’s education programs that promote literacy for children, teens and adults.

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