Sunday, September 19, 2010

Great Books! Great Deals! Defenders Used Book Sale September 24 to October 2

Thousands of books, great deals at Defenders’ Annual Book Sale 10-day used book sale runs Sept. 24 to Oct. 2 at Algonquin Township Garage

Book lovers, get ready . . and bring a big car!  You’ll find great deals on thousands of high-quality used books, videos and more at the Defenders’ Annual  Book Sale, set for Sept. 24 through Oct. 2 at the Algonquin Township Garage, 3702 US Route 14 between Crystal Lake and Cary.

The sale will be open to the public with no admission fee from 10 am- 7 pm on Friday, Sept.  24, from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday - Sunday, Sept. 25-26, from noon - 7 p.m. on Monday - Friday, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Books will be priced as marked on Friday-Sunday, Sept. 24 -26.  Prices on remaining books will drop to $1 for hardcovers and 50 cents for paperbacks starting Monday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 1. The last day of the sale - Saturday, Oct. 2 - will be Bag Day.  For only $5, you can fill a bag with books for everyone in your family.

For over 40 years, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County has been a leader in encouraging re-use and recycling practices throughout McHenry County.  Each September, the Woodstock-based nonprofit holds its marathon, 10-day book sale of good-quality used books, tapes, videos, and CDs that have been donated by area libraries, schools, businesses, and private citizens.  All items are sold at extremely low prices to keep them in use and out of landfills.  All proceeds go to support the environmental programs and services offered by the Defenders. 

This year’s book sale offers flea-market prices on thousands of top authors and best-selling novels, biographies, sports, travel and adventure books, self-help titles, cookbooks and crafts, philosophy and religion, business guides, computer manuals, and much more.  There is also a huge selection of good-quality children’s books for all ages and reading levels.

Donations of used books and other materials for the Defenders’ Annual Book Sale will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, Sept. 20 - 23.  The Algonquin Township Garage is located at 3702 U.S. Route 14, east of Crystal Lake.  Enter the parking lot and drive straight back to the large, beige metal building.  A tax-deductible receipt will be provided upon request. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen-based, 501c3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment.  For more information, visit  or phone (815) 338-0393 during normal business hours.

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