The Friends of the Guelph Public Library’s ninth annual used book sale was a success.
With gross revenue of $119,000 (and expenses of $9,000), this year’s profit will be nearly $111,000, approximately $20,000 more than last year, which is the best sale to date.
Thanks to donors, there were 107,000 items to offer and 72 per cent of them were sold. Aftersale distribution of remaining items to domestic and overseas charities, and book resellers brought the sale up to 100% reuse and recycling.
Most of the revenue will be added to the sum already invested toward a major gift when the sod is turned for a new main library building. The addition of this year’s revenue will bring the total investment to more than $415,000.
Many volunteers gave months of work and local businesses helped in many ways. But organizers say most of the thanks go to the 8,101 book lovers who came out to shop and have fun over “three wonderful days.”
