The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns to the Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building from Sunday, August 27 – Thursday, August 31. Patrons can stock up on reading materials of every genre—including mysteries, general fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and much more—while benefiting the Cultural Arts Department of the J.

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Book lovers, collectors and avid readers all anticipate this biannual event. The thousands of titles include mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion, sports, cookbooks, history, animals, art, science, science fiction, business, women’s issues, foreign languages, gardening, poetry, psychology, self-help, humor…the list goes on.

“There is truly something for everyone at this sale!” said Hannah Dinkel, Director of Literary Arts at the J. “We have an expansive, impressive array of books and other materials for our overflowing tables this August. As an avid reader myself, I continue to be astounded by the fantastic finds that are donated for our sale, and I can’t wait to see you all there!”

Parents and educators will find a large selection of books for children and youth as well as educational materials for homeschoolers. Multiples of titles are available for book club reading along with miscellaneous videos, books on tape/CDs and DVDs. Books are priced from 50 cents to $3. Special items—collectibles, antiques, DVDs and more—are priced as marked.

The dates and admission prices for the St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s Summer Used Book Sale are as follows:

• Preview Day – Sunday, August 27 from 10am-4pm
  $10 at the door – all proceeds fund future Used Book Sales
• General Admission – Monday, August 28 -Wednesday, August 30 from 10am-7pm
  General Admission: Free
• Bag Day – Thursday, August 31 from 10am-6pm
  Fill a bag for $5

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