Book Fairs, Library Sales - Dates & Times

[judy-oz]

Let's continue the great thread from the 'old' boards and share information about Library Sales, Book Fairs

[sherrean]

Toowoomba, Queensland, at the Showgrounds.

1st and 2nd March is the Chronicle Lifleline Bookfest

Heaps of stuff, nothing over $5, most are $2

[happy-reader]

I just found this amongst my bookmarks, if they are on the lookout for 'trade resellers' at least I will be able to stock up my kids' library! 🙂

Every year Scholastic holds children’s book sales across Australia. These sales offer from 50% to 90% off RRP:

Thousands of children’s titles

Novels and activity items

Picture and chapter books

Nonfiction books

Popular authors

Exciting series

Prices start from $1! Scholastic book sales are a fantastic opportunity to build your school or family library. Payment by EFTpos, cash, credit card or school account*.Trade resellers are not permitted entry.

Malaga Warehouse Sale

Scholastic Warehouse
Unit 1/70 Beringarra Ave, Malaga

Teacher-Only Day:

Wednesday 5th March: 8.00am - 5.30pm

Open to Public:

Thursday 6th March: 8.00am - 7.00pm

Fremantle Sale

Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC)
2/34 Paget St, Hilton

Open to Public:

Friday 14th March 8am – 4.30pm

[mybookstoreonline]

Scholastic do a sale through my children's school, I am yet to see anything for $1 that they want.

It all tends to be at the high end of town what I have seen.

I am hanging out for sunday  23rd March 9am  corner of Brockway and Underwood Ave in Shenton Park.

Save the Children have run out of space and are having a sale from their depot.

Now they know how to price books!

See the usual book at it!

regards

Jane

[happy-reader]

I'd like to go just to see what they have, but I realised it is only 2 weeks before the other one. Since Scholastic will be all kids books only I will give it a miss as I really want to check out Save the Children. It will be the first book fair I have been to, I am not sure what to expect at all but I am excited!

[bluewindmills]

Bluecare Book Sale

Gatton Shire Hall, Thursday to Saturday 6th to 8th March.

Gatton is one hour west of Brisbane.

[happy-reader]

Just found this on Gumtree for this weekend...

Are you interested in Music books and Sheet Music? This might be for you.
Fill a bag (supplies) for $ 15. Collectable books at 1/2 price
Our March Book SALE will be held on
Friday the 21st from 5-7pm and Saturday the 22nd from 9-5pm
We have books on all topics, come and browse in our Book Bazaar;
open Monday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30pm.
If that is not an option for you, we are able to mail books as ordered. Please contact us with your request.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth-region/other-books-music-games/music-sheet-music-and-more-giant...

I don't think I can make this one as I only had plans to come to Perth for Sunday. If I did come I wouldn't be getting there until Saturday lunchtime at the earliest and I'm thinking all the best stuff will be gone, has anyone been before and can tell me if it is worthwhile?

[yarmak]

Happy Reader I have been there.In my opinion they sell rubbish.High priced rubbish.Don't even bother

Dave

[straybooksoz]

$15 a bag would seem worthwhile. That's what I get my stock from Lifeline for.

Mostly mass market junk stuff, which I know you frown upon (even though it sells and keeps the brand ticking over), but I am continually amazed at the further upmarket stuff I also get. Especially when I don't know it's a gem, which is the best buzz.

Picked up 3 Ion Idriess last time. Which paid for almost all the 250 books I bought. Didn't need to make much on the other 247.

[straybooksoz]

Timed out.

The 6 John O'Grady/Nino Culottas covered the rest. Which left me with 241 books that I effectively paid nothing for.

$15 per bag is a bargain.

[mybookstoreonline]

You will be hard pressed to find ex-library books at save the children, majority are in good condition.

Para-quad has a deal with the state library, their books are mainly from there and in the kids section are understandably

very worn.  See you and Yarmak sunday.

regards

Jane