Friends of the AHML Fall Used Book Sale Nov. 9-10

Posted September 09, 2024 8:42 am

Submitted by Michael Cortopassi

The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host its Fall Used Book Sale Nov. 9-10.

Friday Nov. 8: 6-8 p.m., Members’ Night (Membership required)

Saturday Nov. 9: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Adults’ and Children’s sales

Sunday Nov. 10: Noon to 3 p.m., Children’s $8 Bag Sale Noon to 4 p.m. Adult Sale (no discounts)

The Adult sale is held in the Hendrickson Room, on the second floor, and the Children’s sale is held in the Cardinal Room on the first floor, near the Dunton Avenue entrance. The Adult sale will feature nonfiction books, sorted by category; fiction; vintage books; books in foreign languages; DVDs; Blu-Rays; music CDs; vinyl records; audiobooks; Great Courses. The Children’s sale features board and picture books; easy readers; novels and nonfiction; comics; video games; toys and games; DVDs and CDs.

Auction and Buy It Now items will be for sale on the second floor. Auction bidding begins Friday at 6 p.m. and ends Saturday Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Buy It Now features unique books and items; BIN sales continue through Sunday Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

Friday Members’ Night (Numbers available for Members’ Night Nov. 8 starting at 9 a.m.):

— A person must be a member to enter Members’ Night. Memberships may be purchased that night at the sale or in advance online at

https://www.ahml.info/friends ($5 individual, $10 family).

— To get a place in line early, members may pick up a number at the second floor reception desk beginning Friday Nov. 8 at 9 a.m.

— Friday Members’ Night lineup: Shoppers should arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins to line up in numerical order for entry. Members may enter using their paper or digital card or a number from the Membership table, after those with numbers have gone in.

Sale Requirements Information:

— Scanning is not allowed at FOL sales on any device. Please call or text outside the salesrooms.

— Children’s Sale Only: 25% Teacher discount with valid ID. Not valid at bag sale on Sunday.

— Everyone’s patience and courtesy to others is appreciated.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is located at 500 N. Dunton Ave.

The Friends accept cash, checks, credit cards and PayPal for payment.

Questions? Contact the Friends at friends@ahml.info or call (847) 506-2663.

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