The Lenox Library Association Annual Book Sale is our biggest fundraising event of the year, with proceeds going directly to library programs, materials, and resources. We also sell books throughout the year at our Book Nook, which is located in the Library year-round.
WE COLLECT BOOKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
A big thanks to all of you who attended this year’s book sale last weekend! We hope you found the treasures you were looking for and much more! We started the sale with close to 600 boxes of books (@10,000 books) and only a few remained. Ever wonder what happens to those few boxes that are unsold? Another book seller purchases the remainder from us to resell them again – these books have many lives!
Our fantastic book sale would not be possible without the army of wonderful volunteers who work year-round to prepare for this iconic town tradition. Our special thanks go to book sale organizers Nancy Cohen and Kate Mayne, our dedicated team of volunteers, and the LLA Board of Trustees for making the LLA’s biggest fundraising event of the year a success!
Volunteer recognition goes out to: Ginny Akabane, Nancy Cohen, Sheryl Davies, Harry Faivus, Madalyn Friedberg, Maris Katsir, Jane Kavanau, Rachel Krawet, Don Losaw, Paul Losaw, Lauren Losaw, Kate Mayne, Gary Mayne, Felicity McClenachan, Lavinia Meeks, Alice Model, Mark Smith, Lynn Thommen, Bruce Wilk.
Special thanks to our sponsor the Lenox office of Apella Wealth.
QUESTIONS ABOUT DONATING
Where should I bring my book donations? Books can be donated at Store J450/1410 at the Lee Premium Outlets. Store J450/1410 is across from the Tommy Hilfiger store.
What times can I drop off books? You can donate books on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – noon. If this time does not work, please contact Nancy Cohen at nancycohen1112@gmail.com or 413-652-1327 to make other arrangements. We are only closed on legal holidays if they fall on a Thursday.
Do you pick up donations? Yes, if necessary we can pick-up large donations. In these cases, a volunteer will screen the books at your home and take only those we can sell.
Do you accept other media? We accept CDs and DVDS. No cassettes or VHS tapes, please.
Are there any restrictions on what books are accepted? Yes, generally books offered at the sale are in like-new condition, both paperback and hardback books.
RESTRICTIONS
Except for pre-1900 books and other collectibles, we cannot accept the following:
- Books with writing or highlighting
- Books that smell musty, yellowed, torn, or in general bad shape
- Dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, bibles
- Textbooks
- Ex-library books
- Out-of-date travel books (published before 2020)
- Self-help books, books about parenting or relationships
- Magazines, periodicals, periodic journals
- Coffee table books unless they are art books
For more information, contact Nancy Cohen, book sale director, at nancycohen1112@gmail.com or 413-652-1327.
We would like to thank the volunteers who work year-round collecting books as well as those who provide invaluable support at the sales itself.
The Lenox Library Book Nook
The Library has the best little used bookstore in all of Lenox, The Book Nook. It is located near the Main Circulation Desk in an alcove area – a nook, if you will – created from the space formerly occupied by the bank vault for the Lenox National Bank. The Nook’s stock changes on a weekly basis, ensuring there are fresh selections at New England (that is to say, frugal) prices.