Environmental Defenders Annual Spring Book Sale Begins Thursday

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are holding their annual Spring Book Sale at the Woodstock Square Mall building lobby, 110 S. Johnson Street, on the Woodstock Square, Thursday, June 11^h through Saturday, June 13^th, from 11am until 4 pm (3pm on Saturday).

Books are priced at $1 for hardcovers, 50¢ for mass market paperbacks and 25¢ for children’s books. On Saturday, June 13^th, all books will be $3 per paper grocery bag.

Books have been donated by the public as well as several libraries. There is an amazing variety of books – everything from kids’ books to popular fiction, science to biography, and everything in between!

Donations of re-sellable books are accepted year round at the Defenders’ Green Spot Used Book store, also located in the Woodstock Square Mall building on the main floor.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.  For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

Environmental Defenders Holiday Book Sale Begins Friday

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are holding their annual Holiday Kick-Off Book Sale at the Woodstock Square Mall building lobby, 110 S. Johnson Street, on the Woodstock Square. The sale begins on Friday, November 28^th from 11am-7pm, in conjunction with the Lighting of the Square, and continues through Thursday, December 11^th. Hours are 11am until 4 pm (3pm on Saturday, closed Sunday).

Books are priced at $1 for hardcovers, 50¢ for mass market paperbacks and 25¢ for children’s books. Tuesday through Thursday, December 9-11, all books will be $5 per paper grocery bag!

Books have been donated by the public as well as several libraries. There is an amazing variety of books – everything from kids’ books to popular fiction, science to biography, and everything in between!

Donations of re-sellable books are accepted year round at the Defenders’ Green Spot Used Book store, also located in the Woodstock Square Mall building on the main floor.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.  For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

Fall Book Sale This Weekend

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are holding their annual Big Fall Book Sale at the Algonquin Township Road District garage, 3702 U.S. Route 14, between Crystal Lake and Cary (drive straight back to the last garage on the right).

There is an amazing variety of books and music – everything from kids’ books to popular fiction, science to biography, CDs to vinyl record albums, and everything in between!

Friday, Sept 21: 5pm-8pm $10 admission fee

Saturday, Sept 22: 8am-4pm

Monday-Saturday, Sept 24 through Sept 29: 10 am– 4 pm

New this year is a Preview Sale on the evening of Friday, September 21^st from 5pm-8pm. There is a $10 entry fee, allowing participants first choice of the books.

Saturday, September 29^th will be a Bag Sale - $5 per paper grocery bag, $3 per plastic grocery bag.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.  For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

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.