Book Sale Information
The 2018 Annual English Book Sale will take place on
| Friday April 13, 2018 | 10am – 7pm |
| Saturday April 14, 2018 | 10am – 5pm |
at the
Basel West Library / GGG Stadtbibliothek Basel West
Allschwilerstrasse 90, 4055 Basel
Telephone: 061 381 60 93
Directions:
- Tram 6 to Allschwilerplatz or
- Bus 36 to Morgartenring
This event is co-sponsored with the Anglican Church Basel and Centrepoint Basel.
For additional information or if you would like to volunteer please contact Nicole Scoles at librarian.awc@gmail.com
Donation Information
English books accepted March 13-April13, 2018
Basel West Library
Allschwilerstrasse 90
4055, Basel
Tram 6 Allschwilerplatz/Bus 36 Morgartenring
Tues-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10-5pm
English Book Donation Criteria
What We Accept
Desirable Fiction Books in excellent condition.
NonFiction Books in excellent condition copyright 2011-2018
Childrens/Juvenile Books in good condition.
Comic books-Graphic Novels
In addition to books, we also accept donations of DVD media.
-DVDs, Blu-ray Discs
We do not accept:
-Books that are damp or moldy
-General encyclopedias (World Book, Britannica, etc.)
-Travel guides more than 5 years old
-Legal statutes and casebooks
-Magazines
-Loose CDs, DVDs, etc. without their cases
-Home-recorded (aka burned) CDs, DVDs, etc.
-VHS tapes, Audio CDs, LPs
-Books on CD and tape
-Computer software and console games
-Text books
All profits benefit the Basel Stadtbibliothek, American Women’s Club of Basel, Anglican Church of Basel and Centrepoint of Basel. Many books are donated to schools and other non-profit organizations. Notable books are offered to the collections of the Basel West Library.
Please ensure that your donation meets the donation criteria.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please contact librarian.awc@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday, April 12-Set Up
Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14- Book Sale Staff
Saturday, April 14- Clean up
Bake Sale Donations
Advertising Assistance
Additional Events
- Free Apero Friday night from 5-7pm hosted by Centerpoint
- Bake sale Saturday with donated goods from local Cupcake/Cookie shops
- Story Time for all ages Saturday morning