AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch to hold used book sale June 22-24

  • For over 50 years, the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch of AAUW has put on a used book sale to raise money for scholarships. This year's event will be June 22-24.

    For over 50 years, the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch of AAUW has put on a used book sale to raise money for scholarships. This year's event will be June 22-24. Courtesy of Carolyn Oesterle

 
Submitted by Carolyn Oesterle
 
 
Posted5/30/2023 7:49 PM

The annual Used Book Sale, organized by the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch of the American Association of University Women, is scheduled for June 22-24.

For over 50 years, the annual Used Book Sale has raised money primarily for scholarships for local high school seniors.

 

This year, the event will be at Forest Glen Elementary School, 561 Elm St. in Glen Ellyn. The hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 22; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 23; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

The sale will feature fiction, including science fiction, mysteries, romance, classics and popular books; nonfiction including biographies, politics, history, current events and architecture; young adult books; children's books; and a Better Books section.

Most prices and $1 to $2. On Saturday we sell a bag of books for $10. Bags Saturday are half price to teachers. Only cash or checks accepted.

They are currently accepting book donations at Wheaton Sports Center, 1000 Prairie Ave., and Health Track, 875 E. Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn.

AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch NFP has been a part of your community since 1956 with a mission of supporting equity for women and girls. They are offering a large variety of programs and fundraising activities.

Learn more about AAUW or the Used Book Sale by going to wheatonglenellyn-il.aauw.net or on Facebook.

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