Madison Area AAUW Announces Fall Book Sale Dates

It is time for the Madison Area AAUW holds its semi-annual book sale. The nonprofit will be hosting the Book Sale on the same day as the Madison Area Yard Sale, on October 19, 2024 from 10 to 4 pm with a preview at 9 am for $10.00 per person. The preview is available to all, not just book dealers. The gently used books will be sold at bargain prices. AAUW will sponsor a finale on Sunday, October 20th from Noon to 2 with a Bag Sale. Book lovers will be permitted to take as many books as they can fit into a $10 bag.

AAUW has been holding Book Sales all over the country for more than 100 years. The proceeds benefit education programs for women and girls. In Madison, the proceeds fund the Branch’s Mature Woman’s Grants, STEM programs for girls and summertime, week-longTech Trek STEM camp for middle school girls. In the past three years, 13 grants have been awarded to local women continuing their education, a local STEM event was held in Madison for middle and high school girls, and financial aid was provided to four middle school girls attending AAUW NJ Tech Trek camp this past July.

Community members are welcome to volunteer. Assistance is needed to transport books, sort books and setting up and breaking down the sale. High School students are welcome to volunteer and volunteer hours will be verified. All volunteers must have their own transportation. Visit https://volunteersignup.org/PPB77 to sign up to volunteer. .

AAUW has been transforming women’s lives for more than a century. Our Madison area branch continues to support education for women and girls. Consider joining them to find purpose, community and friendship. Learn more at https://madisonareaaauw.org/