Book Fair

 

Everyone knows that a picture says a thousand words, but a good book says a thousand more! This September, get your hands on some amazing finds and support the Kingston Symphony’s Volunteer Committee by checking out the annual Book Fair. A range of genres are available to satisfy the tastes of all book lovers. From Young Adult novels to historical fiction, from children’s books to song books, from non-fiction to audio books; an abundance of adventure awaits Kingston readers!

 

SALE DATES & TIMES

September 9 - 20, 2020

• Wednesday (9th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Thursday (10th)  |  10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Friday (11th)  |  10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday (12th)  |  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Sunday (13th)  |  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Monday (14th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (10% off)
• Tuesday (15th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (20% off)
• Wednesday (16th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (30% off)
• Thursday (17th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (40% off)
• Friday (18th)  |  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (50% off)
• Saturday (19th)  |  10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (50% off)
• Sunday (20th)  |  10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Fill a box for $10)

 

DONATION DATES

June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2020

WEDNESDAYS ONLY

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

 

What to do with items we don't accept:

• Encyclopedia: Please email Alan Foljambe regarding any old volumes.
• Textbooks and damaged books: Tear off cover and put pages with their binding into your paper recycling, covers into the garbage.
• Magazines, National Geographic: Recycle, bring to your doctor's or dentist's office if they keep magazines in the waiting room.
• Harlequin or similar "dollar" romances: Donate to the Salvation Army, Bibles for Missions, Value Village or other charity shops.
• Musty, mouldy books: Dispose of in garbage as these are a serious health hazard.

 

How to Pack & Store Books:

• Limit the size of boxes to what you can comfortably lift;
• Place books flat in clean cardboard boxes;
• Fill in open spaces with compressed paper (this enables safer stacking of boxes);
• Close or cover boxes to protect from dust;
• OFF of concrete floors (carpet is no protection against damp);
• Store inside a warm, dry room.

 

Please note we no longer accept cheques at this event. For more information or to be reminded about donation days, sales, etc., please email us or call 613-546-9729. 

 

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