The countdown is on, and so are the discounts at the mega-book sale hosted by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. The Defenders’ Annual Used Book Clearance Sale runs today through Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Algonquin Township Garage, 3702 US Route 14 between Crystal Lake and Cary.
During this last week of the sale, prices have been cut to $1 for all hardcovers and 50 cents for paperbacks, today through Friday, Oct. 1. Remaining books will be sold in a $5-Per-Bag Sale from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, the final day of the sale.
This year, the Defenders received over 20,000 donated books for their annual sale, said outreach director Diane Ayers. Thousands of books have already been sold, but there are many more bargains still available.
“This is a once-a-year chance for parents, teachers, or anyone who just loves books to get some really wonderful bargains,” she said. “And it all goes to a good cause - to help us preserve and protect the environment.”
The sale is open this week from noon - 7 p.m. on Tuesday - Friday, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. 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.
After this week’s sale closes, the remaining books will be packed and sent to the “Green Spot,” the Environmental Defenders’ used book resale shop, which is set to open Oct. 11 in a new location at 110 S. Johnson Street in downtown Woodstock. The group will continue to accept donations of good used books, videos, CDs, and collectibles at their new location.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen-based, 501c3 not-for-profit organization; all money raised from its resale activities helps to support local environmental programs, recycling services and educational projects. For information, visit www.mcdef.org or phone (815) 338-0393 during normal business hours.
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